2009 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 | Date_of_return | New_channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Krypton Factor | 20 November 1995 | ITV | 1 January 2009 | N/A (Same channel as original) |
| Minder | 10 March 1994 | ITV | 4 February 2009 | Five |
| Red Dwarf | 5 April 1999 | BBC Two | 10 April 2009 | Dave |
| The Biggest Loser | 27 December 2006 | Living | 27 April 2009 | ITV |
| The Chart Show | 22 August 1998 | ITV | 10 May 2009 | Channel 4 |
| Coach Trip | 30 June 2006 | Channel 4 | 25 May 2009 | N/A (Same channel as original) |
| Shooting Stars new series | December 2002 | BBC Choice | 26 August 2009 | BBC Two |