In a month typically marked by cutting back and staying cosy indoors, the BBC is offering a true gem to brighten the chilly January nights: the highly anticipated third season of The Traitors.
We’re just a few episodes in but this year’s series has already delivered twists which have spiced up the format.
Three contestants left in episode one before they had even reached the castle. Meanwhile, a twist in the challenges introduces a new incentive for the traitors to sabotage them deliberately.
Some things haven’t changed, though. Host Claudia Winkleman is once again sporting an enviable range of luxe knits and fingerless gloves, and the breakfast buffet looks as splendid (and tense) as usual.
The episodes will air on multiple nights a week for the rest of the month. Make sure you don’t miss a show with our guide to when they’re on.
When is The Traitors on BBC One?
The Traitors’ schedule is slightly different from normal reality shows, which are often on every night. It is also dissimilar to those of dramas, which typically air once a week.
This year’s series comprises 12 episodes, with the BBC already confirming the broadcast dates for the first nine. The final three episodes will be scheduled once the late January timetable is finalised in the coming weeks.
The first two episodes aired at 8pm (and are available on iPlayer for those who need to catch up), but all subsequent instalments will air at 9pm.
Here’s when the next episodes of The Traitors are on:
Each episode will be added to iPlayer as soon as it is finished.
See also: Who are The Traitors contestants?
When is The Traitors final 2025?
If the BBC continues with its current pattern, the penultimate two episodes should air on January 22 and 23, meaning the grand finale will be broadcast on Friday, January 24.
The final may also be slightly longer than the usual episodes given that last year’s jaw-dropping finale was 69 minutes instead of the usual hour.
