And the latest celebrity confirmed for the new season of Strictly Come Dancing is... Brian Conley. The news was announced earlier today (Friday 18 August) on Radio 2’s Steve Wright In The Afternoon. 
Legendary TV entertainer and presenter Sir Bruce Forsyth has passed away aged 89 after a long period of illness. He is survived by Wilnelia and six children.
In a statement released this afternoon, his long-time manager Ian Wilson said: "It is with great sadness that the Forsyth family announce that Sir Bruce passed away this afternoon, peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife Wilnelia and all his children". 
BBC One is adding two big-budget dramas to their slate. The BBC's flagship channel has given the greenlight to The Three, an adaptation of the trilogy of novels by Sarah Lotz; and The Serpent, which tells the true story of the capture of Charles Sobhraj - one of the most elusive criminals of the 20th century. Both series have received 8 episode orders. 
BBC One has released the trailer for the second season of their ratings winning drama series Doctor Foster, which is set to air on the channel next month. 
Lucifer has found a second UK home. FOX UK has secured the linear broadcast rights to the DC Comics show starring Tom Ellis after striking a deal with international distributor Warner Bros. International Television Distribution. 
STV Productions has scored a multi-season renewal from the BBC for both Antiques Road Trip and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. BBC One's Antiques Road Trip will return for fourth further seasons, for a total of 80 episodes; while BBC Two's Celebrity Antiques Road Trip will be back for another season of 20 episodes. 
Boj is setting his sights on a global audience. The animated kids series, which airs on CBeebies, has been picked up for international distribution by kids content distributor Jetpack Distribution. The company is set to pitch the show to international broadcasters at MIP later this year.