ITV launches reboot of beloved game show after 29 years

Alison Hammond will host the reboot of the popular series12:30, 16 Aug 2026ITV has confirmed the return of a beloved game show after 29 years. Iconic music-based programme Name That Tune will return to screens, this time hosted by Alison Hammond. The 51-year-old recently confirmed the news and shared her excitement with fans.‌Name That Tune first launched in the USA in 1952, before it first aired on ITV in the UK in 1976. Tom O'Connor was the first presenter before Lionel Blair took over in 1984. The programme saw two contestants test their music knowledge on a range of songs.‌Maggie Moone and Irish group Sheeba sang the songs players had to guess. The original run on ITV ended in 1987.‌In 1997, the series was revived on Channel 5 with Jools Holland until 1998.Now, ITV has announced Name T