Watchdog will be back on our screens on Wednesday but in its new home after the show was axed as part of the BBC’s cutbacks.
The BBC axed the standalone show in February after 40 years on air and tonight the show will make its debut on The One Show.
Taking to its official Twitter account, TV bosses confirmed they will be back with hosts Matt Allwright and Nikki Fox.
The tweet read: ‘ Watchdog is back TONIGHT in our new home on @BBCTheOneShow at 7pm on @BBCOne, with @Mattallwright and @FoxNikkiFox. Stay in touch with us on Twitter, Facebook and watchdog@bbc.co.uk.’
The programme, which aimed to hold businesses to account and protect consumer rights, produced over 1,000 episodes and was previously fronted by The Weakest Link presenter Anne Robinson.
Carla-Maria Lawson, the Head of Daytime and Early Peak at the BBC, said at the time: ‘Watchdog has been tenaciously fighting for viewers rights since the strand started 40 years ago within Nationwide.
‘So it’s fitting that in its anniversary year we are able to open up the potential for viewers to connect with the brand through The One Show.’
Rob Unsworth, Editor The One Show added: ‘Bringing the quality, investigative journalism of the much-loved and trusted Watchdog brand to viewers year-round is an exciting move and a great opportunity for The One Show; and means that more than ever the team can react on behalf of consumers whenever stories come up.’
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