Five iconic TV shows that are set to make a comeback

From Blind Date to Buffy The Vampire Slayer, here’s some of the iconic TV shows that are set to make a comeback to our screens

Earlier this week, excitement rippled through social media as rumours suggested the BBC was gearing up to revive the much-loved children’s drama Grange Hill. The prospect of the school-based series making a comeback sparked nostalgia among viewers who grew up with its gritty storylines and memorable characters. But hopes were quickly dashed when the broadcaster confirmed to The Mirror that it had no plans to reboot the show, leaving longtime fans disappointed.

While Grange Hill may not be returning, the appetite for revivals of classic TV favourites remains as strong as ever. Broadcasters and streaming giants continue to turn to familiar titles, betting that fond memories and built-in audiences will translate into new success. In recent years, reboots and continuations have become a reliable way to refresh much-loved formats for a new generation while drawing in viewers who enjoyed the originals.

And there’s plenty more on the way. A wave of remakes, reimaginings and follow-ups to iconic shows is currently in development across multiple platforms, from long-running British staples to era-defining American hits. Whether driven by nostalgia or curiosity, audiences can expect to see several familiar titles return to screens in the near future. Here are five TV programmes set for a comeback.

Byker Grove

The iconic series, set in a Newcastle youth club, originally aired from 1989 to 2006 and launched the careers of TV favourites Ant and Dec. A new version of the show, simply titled Byker, is currently in development. To build anticipation, all 18 series of the original drama were added to ITVX earlier this month, giving fans the chance to relive PJ and Duncan’s early days.

Blind Date

This summer it was confirmed that Disney+ is working on a reboot of the legendary dating show Blind Date. First fronted by the late Cilla Black between 1985 and 2003, the format has already been revived once before, with Paul O’Grady hosting a short-lived Channel 5 version produced by Belfast-based Stellify Media. The same company is believed to be behind the upcoming Disney+ interpretation, marking the programme’s second major reboot.

Malcolm In The Middle

The hit US sitcom, which ran from 2000 to 2006, is also set for a revival, with Disney+ developing a four-episode reboot. Taking place around two decades after the original finale, the miniseries will follow Malcolm as he navigates life with his daughter Leah and girlfriend Tristan. Predictably, the family chaos resumes when his parents, Hal and Lois, insist he returns home to mark their 40th wedding anniversary.

Little House on the Prairie

Netflix began filming a new version of Little House on the Prairie over the summer, bringing Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic books to a fresh audience. The series is set to reimagine the frontier-era stories for modern viewers, though producers are keeping tight-lipped for now. A release date has yet to be announced.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer

A continuation of the cult hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer is expected to arrive in 2026. The original series aired from 1997 to 2003 and developed a devoted following around the world. Several key cast members are already confirmed to be returning for the new project, promising a comeback that will draw in both longtime fans and newcomers alike.

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