Each episode will be written and developed by Dominic Savage, in collaboration with the lead actor of the episode, which will have a personal connection to them.
The series will explore mental health, relationships and trust, through a contemporary female lens.
Produced by Me + You Productions, Suranne Jones and Ashley Walters have been confirmed to star in I Am Victoria, with further casting to be announced.
Hollyoaks@25 will showcase one week for every five years, each chosen for the significance and popularity of its storylines.
The first era will look at the years 1995-2000, specifically the year 1999, when the soap’s first ever major stunt was performed.
A young Tony, Lewis, Ruth and Lucy are desperate to escape the water tank in which they are being held captive by a vengeful Rob Hawthorne, the soap’s first ever villain.
Comedian Mel Giedroyc will present the competition, introducing the demanding briefs to the contestants and overseeing their completion of the builds in the woodlands.
Giedroyc said: “In the words of Ian Faith, the manager of Spinal Tap, ‘... in the topsy-turvy world of heavy rock, having a good solid piece of wood in your hand is often useful.’
“I would add to that by saying that in the topsy-turvy world of 2020 IN GENERAL, having a good solid piece of wood in your hand is pretty much ESSENTIAL.
Filmed in his garden at home, Jamie Oliver will be sharing his new culinary creations perfect for family meals.
As Oliver will be taking inspiration from your average weekly shopping trolley, the dishes will be simple, affordable, but above all, delicious.
The series will also be showcasing some of the new recipes in his upcoming book 7 Ways, the first cook book to be based on real consumer data as to what people buy on a weekly basis.
The two hour special, Derren Brown, 20 Years of Mind Control: Live, will showcase some of the illusionist’s most hair-raising stunts, revealing the stories and logistical secrets behind each one.
Brown said: “Twenty years! That was quick. And what a treat to be given this night by the broadcaster that have been so very supportive and nurturing over that time.
“I can’t imagine two decades with anyone else. It’s going to be a fun night.”
With hundreds of hours of archive footage and some revealing interviews, the series will tell the complete story of the best-selling girl band of all time.
From the RTS-Award winning team behind the documentary Jade: The Reality Star Who Changed Britain, the series will look at the group’s transformation from first forming during the ‘ladette’ backdrop of the mid 90s through to their most recent world tour during the #MeToo movement.
DJ, writer and childhood friend of Damilola, Yinka Bokinni will present the film, entitled Damilola: The Boy Next Door, recounting the incident and its destructive aftermath.
On 27 November 2000, ten-year-old Damilola was attacked as he approached his home on North Peckham Estate. He died in hospital from the wounds, and two brothers were eventually convicted of manslaughter in 2006.
21 channels will simultaneously broadcast the film, entitled Our Stories, that showcases their contributions to the daily lives of many across the UK.
Carolyn McCall, Chief Executive of ITV, said: “Our mission is to tell stories that reflect the diversity of life today in our nations and regions.
The series is produced by Gilligan’s production company Mono G and Expectation and will return with six brand new episodes.
Series one delighted viewers with a mix of games, fun sketches, music and light-hearted chat with famous faces such as Tyson Fury, Riz Ahmed, Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer and Kelis.
Gilligan called the news “incredible”, he commented: “This was always a really bold, ambiguous project and I’m really proud of what we’ve achieved as a team.
The five-part series explores race in contemporary Britain and why the need to challenge racism is a matter of urgency.
The films look at the systemic racism and injustice black people continue to face in Britain through testimony from comedians, politicians, nurses and doctors in the NHS, and members of the public who have experienced racial abuse.
