Our phones will be going straight on Do Not Disturb from 8pm, because The Traitors is officially back - and we’re not planning on missing a second of it. With the The Traitors season season four cast now confirmed and the castle doors about to swing open once again, it’s safe to say our evenings are fully booked.
Claudia Winkleman returns to preside over proceedings, fringe first, as 22 new contestants arrive in the Scottish Highlands to take part in TV’s most deliciously ruthless game. The Traitors will be chosen in secret, the Faithful will be left guessing, and before long the nightly murders, suspicious side-eyes and explosive round tables will begin.
By day, the group must put their differences aside to tackle missions and build a prize pot of up to £120,000. By night, alliances crumble as the Traitors plot their next move - and if any of them make it to the final, they’ll walk away with the cash.
The BBC is teasing "even more twists, turns, secrets, epic missions, deception, banishments and murders aplenty", and frankly, we’re ready to make this show our entire personality again. Here’s everything you need to know, including the exact start time, date and full episode release schedule.
What time is The Traitors season 4 on tonight?
The Traitors will air tonight (1st January) at 8pm. It's the first episode of the new season and will see all 22 players arriving at the Scottish castle, where Claudia will select her Traitors and the fun will begin.
When does The Traitors season 4 start?
The Traitors season 4 starts on Thursday 1st January 2026.
This is an hour earlier than the show's usual 9pm slot, so make sure you set a reminder or make sure the rest of your New Year's Day is clear because you won't want to miss this!
For the first time ever, the show will air on a Saturday as well so keep an eye on our page for the exact timings.
What channel is The Traitors on?
The Traitors airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, where you can watch live or stream on demand.
Who is in The Traitors season 4 cast?
The Traitors season four cast has now been confirmed and the line-up is looking pretty good, with a mix of sharp strategists, big personalities and seriously impressive job titles - including a former police detective, a barrister-turned-crime writer and a cyber security consultant.
The Traitors season 4 release schedule
Below is the release schedule for the first two weeks of The Traitors:
- Episode 1 - Thursday 1st January at 8pm
- Episode 2 - Friday 2nd January at 8pm
- Episode 3 - Saturday 3rd January at 7:45pm
- Episode 4 - Wednesday 7th January at 8pm
- Episode 5 - Thursday 8th January at 8pm
- Episode 6 - Friday 9th January at 8pm
We'll update you right here with more dates once they're confirmed.
Who won The Traitors season 3?
Ex-soldier Leanne and project manager Jake were crowned winners of season three.
As the final two contestants, they revealed that they were both Faithful, splitting the £94,600 prize pot. The previous year, however, the Faithful were less fortunate, as iconic Traitor Harry took home the entire £95,150.
The Traitors season 4 starts on BBC One on Thursday 1st January 2026 at 8pm.
