2008 in British television Returning this year after a break of one year or longer Returning this year after a break of one year or longer

| Programme | Dates_of_original_removal | Original_channel | Dates_of_return | New_channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. and Mrs. as All Star Mr & Mrs | 1999 | ITV | 12 April 2008 | N/A (Same channel as original) |
| ITV News at Ten | 5 March 1999 30 January 2004 | ITV | 22 January 2001 14 January 2008 | N/A (Same channel as original) |
| Gladiators | 1 January 2000 | ITV | 11 May 2008 | Sky1 |
| Superstars | 2005 | BBC One | July 2008 | Five |
| It`ll Be Alright on the Night | 18 March 2006 | ITV | 20 September 2008 | N/A (Same channel as original) |
| Going for Gold | 9 July 1996 | BBC One | 13 October 2008 | Five |