The new year is set to begin with a thrilling dose of deception as The Traitors returns to BBC One for its highly anticipated fourth series. Following the dramatic celebrity edition, the flagship reality game show is back with a fresh batch of contestants ready to battle for a cash prize in a Scottish castle.
Mark Your Calendars: The Traitors 2025 TV Schedule
Fans will need to pay close attention to the broadcast dates to avoid missing a single twist. The series launches on Thursday, January 1 at 8pm on BBC One. In a slight shift from the usual pattern, the first week will see episodes air on three consecutive days: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
After the opening trio of episodes, the show reverts to its regular slot, broadcasting on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings for the remainder of the 12-part run. It's crucial to note that episode three on Saturday, January 3 will start at the slightly earlier time of 7.45pm. Every other episode is scheduled for an 8pm start.
Full Episode List and Broadcast Times
Here is the complete transmission schedule for the new series of The Traitors on BBC One:
- Episode one - Thursday January 1, 8pm
- Episode two - Friday January 2, 8pm
- Episode three - Saturday January 3, 7.45pm
- Episode four - Wednesday January 7, 8pm
- Episode five - Thursday January 8, 8pm
- Episode six - Friday January 9, 8pm
- Episode seven - Wednesday January 14, 8pm
- Episode eight - Thursday January 15, 8pm
- Episode nine - Friday January 16, 8pm
- Episode 10 - Wednesday January 21, 8pm
- Episode 11 - Thursday January 22, 8pm
- Episode 12 - Friday January 23, 8pm
How to Watch on BBC iPlayer
For those who prefer to stream, episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer shortly after their linear broadcast. Viewers are advised to allow up to 15 minutes for each episode to appear on the platform once it has finished on television.
The show's beloved host, Claudia Winkleman, returns to oversee the tense game of trust and betrayal. She will guide a brand-new line-up of contestants as they enter the iconic Scottish castle, where she will secretly select several players to become the treacherous Traitors.
More Content for Superfans
The excitement doesn't end with the main show. The companion podcast, The Traitors: Uncloaked, fronted by comedian Ed Gamble, is also making a comeback. It will be available on BBC Two and iPlayer immediately after each main episode airs. An extended version featuring additional guests, theories, and analysis will be released on BBC Sounds.
For fans eager to revisit past seasons or catch up for the first time, the previous three series of The Traitors, along with the recent celebrity edition won by comedian Alan Carr, remain available to stream on iPlayer. International versions from Australia, New Zealand, and the US are also accessible on the platform.
The Traitors Series 4 begins on Thursday, January 1 at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
