Get ready for an exhilarating start to 2026 as BBC One brings back The Traitors for its highly anticipated fourth season! This captivating reality show promises to deliver even more thrills and suspense as 22 participants from various corners of the UK gather in the stunning Scottish Highlands. Their mission? To engage in a high-stakes game filled with deception and intrigue, all in pursuit of a staggering prize of up to £120,000.
Once again, the charismatic Claudia Winkleman will take on the role of host, guiding her selection of Traitors who are tasked with eliminating their fellow contestants one by one. Meanwhile, the remaining Faithful players must harness their wits to identify these sneaky Traitors and vote them out before it’s too late.
Curious about when you can join in on the mind games? Keep reading for the complete release schedule for The Traitors season 4, as well as details on when the action kicks off on BBC One!
Mark your calendars: the next episode of The Traitors season 4 is set to air on Thursday, January 1, 2026, on BBC One and will also be available on iPlayer. This premiere introduces a fresh batch of contestants eager to plot, betray, and manipulate in their quest for that impressive cash prize.
Wondering what time to tune in? The Traitors will begin airing at 8 PM on BBC One and iPlayer. This timeslot is likely to remain consistent for the majority of the series, though there is one exception already noted.
And here's something exciting for fans: this season consists of 12 episodes, providing more opportunities for twists and turns compared to the previous celebrity edition, which only featured nine episodes. Prepare yourself for an abundance of shocking moments and surprises!
If you prefer to catch up on episodes later, don't worry! Each episode of The Traitors season 4 will be made available on BBC iPlayer following its live broadcast on BBC One each night.
Here’s the complete release schedule for The Traitors season 4:
- Episode 1 - Thursday, January 1 at 8 PM
- Episode 2 - Friday, January 2 at 8 PM
- Episode 3 - Saturday, January 3 at 7:45 PM
- Episode 4 - Wednesday, January 7 at 8 PM
- Episode 5 - Thursday, January 8 at 8 PM
- Episode 6 - Friday, January 9 at 8 PM
- Episode 7 - Wednesday, January 14 at TBC
- Episode 8 - Thursday, January 15 at TBC
- Episode 9 - Friday, January 16 at TBC
- Episode 10 - Wednesday, January 21 at TBC
- Episode 11 - Thursday, January 22 at TBC
- Episode 12 - Friday, January 23 at TBC
So, remember that The Traitors season 4 will kick off on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 8 PM on both BBC One and BBC iPlayer. If you haven’t watched the earlier seasons, don’t miss out—they're available for streaming on iPlayer right now!
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Katelyn Mensah, the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, specializes in covering significant entertainment shows, reality TV phenomenons, and hard-hitting documentaries. With a background from The Tab focusing on reality TV and celebrity news, she holds a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
