Celebrity Mastermind
BBC Two Running
24 Seasons · 222 Episodes · Premiered December 30, 2002
Celebrity Mastermind is a British television quiz show broadcast by BBC television. The show is a spin-off of the long running quiz show Mastermind, with the exception that all the contestants are celebrities who are playing for charity. As with the main show, Clive Myrie has been the host and question-master since 2022.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
3 episodes
E01
David Blunkett, Jeremy Bowen, Antony Worrall Thompson, Shaun Williamson
Fri, Dec 26 2003 12:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E02
Germaine Greer, Charlie Higson, Bill Oddie, Julia Somerville
Wed, Dec 31 2003 12:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E03
Gyles Brandreth, Stephen Fry, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Andrew Motion
Fri, Jan 2 2004 12:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Season 2
3 episodes
E01
Edwina Currie, Simon King, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Richard Whiteley
Fri, Jul 23 2004 11:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E02
Matt Allwright, Bernard Cribbins, David Grant, Murray Walker
Fri, Jul 30 2004 11:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E03
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, Steve Rider, Arabella Weir, Adam Woodyatt
Fri, Aug 6 2004 11:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Season 3
2 episodes
E01
Ricky Groves, Neil Hamilton, Martin Offiah, Hugh Quarshie
Sun, Dec 26 2004 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E02
Eric Knowles, Shirley Robertson, Jimmy Savile, Tom Ward
Fri, Dec 31 2004 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Season 4
5 episodes
E01
Jeremy Beadle, Natalie Cassidy, Jeremy Edwards, Tim Rice
Wed, Dec 28 2005 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E02
Diane Abbott, Phil Cornwell, Monty Don, Nicholas Owen
Thu, Dec 29 2005 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E03
Andrew Castle, Graeme Le Saux, Peter Tatchell, Gina Yashere
Fri, Dec 30 2005 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E04
Diarmuid Gavin, Lembit Öpik, Wendi Peters, Paul Ross
Sun, Jan 1 2006 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E05
Iain Banks, Myleene Klass, Alistair McGowan, Sid Waddell
Mon, Jan 2 2006 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Season 5
5 episodes
E01
Clare Balding, Ranulph Fiennes, Rageh Omaar, Steven Pinder
Tue, Dec 26 2006 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E02
Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, Keli Young, Edward Stourton, Henry Kelly
Wed, Dec 27 2006 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts the questions to Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, Keli Young, Edward Stourton and Henry Kelly in this celebrity version of the famous quiz show.
E03
Paul Henshall, Gok Wan, Henry Olonga, Todd Carty
Thu, Dec 28 2006 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Paul Henshall, Gok Wan, Henry Olonga and Todd Carty take their turn in the infamous black chair. John Humphrys will be testing their knowledge.
E04
Scott Mills, Bernie Nolan, Iain Lee, Jimmy McGovern
Fri, Dec 29 2006 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Question master John Humphrys invites Scott Mills, Bernie Nolan, Iain Lee and Jimmy McGovern to take their place in the famous black chair.
E05
Josie D'Arby, Matthew Wright, Brian Turner, Dave Spikey
Sat, Dec 30 2006 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Question master John Humphrys invites Josie D'Arby, Matthew Wright, Brian Turner and Dave Spikey to take their place in the famous black chair.
Season 6
5 episodes
E01
Paul Bradley, Dan Snow, Peter Serafinowicz, William G. Stewart
Mon, Dec 31 2007 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
A new series of the celebrity version of Britain's toughest quiz. John Humphrys invites four famous faces to answer questions in the infamous black chair. Tonight's contenders are actor Paul Bradley, presenter Dan Snow, comedian Peter Serafinowicz and quizmaster William G. Stewart.
E02
Ade Edmondson, Bill Turnbull, Jan Ravens, Benjamin Zephaniah
Tue, Jan 1 2008 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Four more celebrities face John Humphrys and try to answer questions in the black chair. The contenders hoping to show off their knowledge tonight are Ade Edmondson, Bill Turnbull, Jan Ravens and Benjamin Zephaniah.
E03
Steve Cram, Anjum Anand, Tony Hawks, Bill Kenwright
Wed, Jan 2 2008 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts the questions to the famous contenders in a Celebrity version of Britain's toughest quiz. Tonight's contenders are Steve Cram, Anjum Anand, Tony Hawks and Bill Kenwright. Subjects include Sunderland FC and the partition of India.
E04
Wayne Sleep, Yvette Fielding, Spoony, Brian Sewell
Thu, Jan 3 2008 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys asks the questions in this celebrity version of television's toughest quiz. The famous faces being quizzed on their specialist subject and general knowledge tonight are Wayne Sleep, Yvette Fielding, Spoony and Brian Sewell. Subjects include Henry VIII and Ray Charles.
E05
Kaye Adams, Simon Rimmer, Danny Wallace, Nicholas Parsons
Fri, Jan 4 2008 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Kaye Adams, Simon Rimmer, Danny Wallace and Nicholas Parsons sit in the dreaded black chair as John Humphrys asks the questions.
Season 7
5 episodes
E01
Dave Myers, Toyah Willcox, David Lammy, David Harewood
Sun, Dec 28 2008 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E02
Rav Wilding, Mark Chapman, Philippa Gregory, Jon Culshaw
Mon, Dec 29 2008 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E03
Bob Harris, John Sessions, Louise Minchin, Andrew Neil
Tue, Dec 30 2008 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E04
Sally Lindsay, Mick Hucknall, Summer Strallen, Mel Smith
Wed, Dec 31 2008 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E05
Phil Daniels, Rick Wakeman, Ian Lavender, Tim Vine
Thu, Jan 1 2009 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Season 8
10 episodes
E01
Goldie, Paul O'Grady, Gail Emms, Loyd Grossman.
Sun, Dec 27 2009 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E02
Darren Bennett, Stuart Maconie, Dr Linda Papadopoulos, Andrew Lancel
Mon, Dec 28 2009 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E03
Alastair Stewart, Steve Backshall, Dave Vitty, Saira Khan
Tue, Dec 29 2009 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E04
Joe Pasquale, Roger Black, Tony Audenshaw, Diane Louise Jordan
Wed, Dec 30 2009 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E05
Ed Byrne, Tristan Gemmill, Anneka Rice, John Bishop
Fri, Jan 1 2010 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E06
Stewart Lee, John Thomson, Sascha Kindred, Matthew Lewis.
Mon, Jan 4 2010 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E07
Tony Parsons, Diane Parish, Russell Grant, Paul Gambaccini
Tue, Jan 5 2010 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys introduces four more famous contenders to the black chair, where he tests them first on their specialist subject and then on their general knowledge. Guests are writer Tony Parsons, actress Diane Parish, astrologer Russell Grant and broadcaster Paul Gambaccini.
E08
Michael Winner, Mishal Husain, Dom Joly, John Bird
Wed, Jan 6 2010 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys introduces four more famous contenders to the black chair, where he tests them first on their specialist subject and then on their general knowledge. Guests are director Michael Winner, newsreader Mishal Husain, comedian Dom Joly and actor and satirist John Bird.
E09
Mark Foster, Nigel Planer, Ching He Huang, John Suchet
Thu, Jan 7 2010 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys introduces four more famous contenders to the black chair, where he tests them first on their specialist subject and then on their general knowledge. Guests are swimmer Mark Foster, actor and writer Nigel Planer, chef Ching He Huang and broadcaster John Suchet.
E10
Beverley Knight, John Higgins, Michael Howard, Alex Deakin
Thu, Jan 7 2010 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys introduces four more famous contenders to the black chair, where he tests them first on their specialist subject and then on their general knowledge. Guests are singer Beverley Knight, World Champion snooker player John Higgins, politician Michael Howard and weatherman Alex Deakin.
Season 9
10 episodes
E01
Mark Lawrenson, Hilary Kay, Samantha Giles, Richard Herring
Mon, Dec 27 2010 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys hosts a new series of Celebrity Mastermind. Taking part are Mark Lawrenson, Hilary Kay, Samantha Giles and Richard Herring.
E02
Giles Coren, Dean Macey, Dr Pixie McKenna, Samira Ahmed
Tue, Dec 28 2010 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Four more famous faces sit in the iconic black chair. The guests in this edition are Giles Coren, Dean Macey, Dr Pixie McKenna and Samira Ahmed.
E03
Frank Gardner, Levi Roots, Helen Chamberlain, Pam Rhodes
Wed, Dec 29 2010 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts the questions to four more famous faces. Taking part are Frank Gardner, Levi Roots, Helen Chamberlain and Pam Rhodes.
E04
David Threlfall, James Redmond, Hattie Hayridge, Ortis Deley
Thu, Dec 30 2010 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Four more celebrity guests go under the spotlight. Tackling the black chair this time are David Threlfall, James Redmond, Hattie Hayridge and Ortis Deley.
E05
Adam Boulton, Toby Buckland, Kirsten O'Brien, Rhys Thomas
Fri, Dec 31 2010 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts the questions to four more famous faces. Taking part are Adam Boulton, Toby Buckland, Kirsten O'Brien and Rhys Thomas.
E06
Robert Webb, Helen Skelton, Stephen Mangan, Sir Clive Sinclair
Mon, Jan 3 2011 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys hosts another edition of the celebrity quiz. Guests are Robert Webb, Helen Skelton, Stephen Mangan and Sir Clive Sinclair.
E07
Michael Buerk, Cerrie Burnell, Elaine C Smith, Robert Llewellyn
Tue, Jan 4 2011 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Four more famous faces sit in the iconic black chair. Taking part are Michael Buerk, Cerrie Burnell, Elaine C Smith and Robert Llewellyn.
E08
Simon O'Brien, Jason Merrells, Lord Digby Jones, Terry Christian
Wed, Jan 5 2011 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts the questions to four more famous faces. Guests are Simon O'Brien, Jason Merrells, Lord Digby Jones and Terry Christian.
E09
Derek Martin, Arthur Smith, Brian Moore, Alex Horne
Thu, Jan 6 2011 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Four more famous faces go under the spotlight. Guests are Derek Martin, Arthur Smith, Brian Moore and Alex Horne.
E10
Kristina Rihanoff, Micky Flanagan, Martin Roberts, Seeta Indrani
Fri, Jan 7 2011 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys hosts the last in the current series of the celebrity quiz. Taking part are Kristina Rihanoff, Micky Flanagan, Martin Roberts and Seeta Indrani.
Season 10
10 episodes
E01
Jay Rayner, OJ Borg, Simon Calder, Antony Costa
Tue, Dec 27 2011 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Food critic Jay Rayner, Lottery presenter OJ Borg, travel writer Simon Calder and Antony Costa from the pop band Blue, answer questions on the musicals of Sondheim, the Star Wars Trilogy, Concorde and the TV classic Only Fools and Horses.
E02
Stacey Solomon, Sophie Grigson, Simon Day, Steve Harley
Wed, Dec 28 2011 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Reality TV star Stacey Solomon, chef Sophie Grigson, The Fast Show's Simon Day and musician Steve Harley put themselves in the hot seat for their favourite charity. Specialist subjects include the sitcom The Inbetweeners, Highgate Cemetery, The Sopranos and TS Eliot and the Four Quartets.
E03
Chris Packham, Jenny Meadows, Alex Winters, Graeme Hawley
Thu, Dec 29 2011 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Wildlife expert Chris Packham, athlete Jenny Meadows, children's TV presenter Alex Winters and Coronation Street actor Graeme Hawley try their luck answering questions on the Battle of Rorke's Drift, the Manic Street Preachers, Wigan Rugby League and the TV comedy Blackadder.
E04
Matthew Hoggard, Jules Hudson, Justin Moorhouse, Ray Fearon
Fri, Dec 30 2011 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
England cricketer Matthew Hoggard, TV presenter Jules Hudson, Comedian Justin Moorhouse and actor Ray Fearon answer questions on the sitcom Friends, the World War Two campaign Operation Market Garden, the comedian Les Dawson and Shakespeare's Othello.
E05
Michael Vaughan, Simon Armitage, Andi Osho, Richard Arnold
Mon, Jan 2 2012 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan, poet Simon Armitage, comedian Andi Osho and TV presenter Richard Arnold take their places on the infamous chair to answer questions on the Premier League, Ted Hughes, John Humphrys and TV soap Dallas.
E06
Michel Roux Jr, Jessica Hynes, Jon Sopel, Neil Hannon
Tue, Jan 3 2012 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Chef Michel Roux Jr, actress Jessica Hynes, Politics Show presenter Jon Sopel and Divine Comedy frontman Neil Hannon try their luck answering questions on Auguste Escoffier's Guide to Modern Cooking, Pam Ayres, Tony Blair and the sitcom Frasier.
E07
Rachel Riley, Wayne Hemingway, Miles Jupp, Gary O'Donoghue
Wed, Jan 4 2012 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Countdown's Rachel Riley, designer Wayne Hemingway, comedian Miles Jupp and political correspondent Gary O'Donoghue take their places in the infamous chair to answer questions on Manchester United, 1970s disco music, former England cricket captain Michael Atherton, and Winston Churchill.
E08
Sandie Shaw, Neil Dudgeon, Stewart Francis, Andrew Collins
Thu, Jan 5 2012 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Singer and 60s icon Sandie Shaw, actor Neil Dudgeon, comedian Stewart Francis and broadcaster Andrew Collins face questions in the hot seat. Specialist subjects include disaster movies of the 70s, Philip Larkin, Nichiren Buddhism and the Toronto Blue Jays.
E09
Jacqui Smith, Nathaniel Parker, Erin Boag, Jason Manford
Fri, Jan 6 2012 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Former home secretary Jacqui Smith, actor Nathaniel Parker, Strictly Come Dancing's Erin Boag and comedian Jason Manford are the contenders. They answer questions on The Archers, the Marx Brothers, the history of New Zealand and TV series Quantum Leap.
E10
Dan Walker, Martin Lewis, Nihal Arthanayake, Sarah Storey
Sun, Jan 8 2012 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Football Focus presenter Dan Walker, financial guru Martin Lewis, DJ Nihal Arthanayake and Olympic cyclist Sarah Storey answer questions on the Gunpowder Plot, the Superman films, Glenn Hoddle and Sex and the City.
Season 11
10 episodes
E01
Crissy Rock, Hannah Cockroft, Lizo Mzimba, Val McDermid
Thu, Dec 27 2012 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
In the first of this series, actress Crissy Rock, double gold medal-winning Paralympian Hannah Cockroft, BBC entertainment correspondent Lizo Mzimba and crime writer Val McDermid answer questions on the artist Toulouse-Lautrec, boy band McFly, the George Smiley novels of John le Carre and playwright Christopher Marlowe.
E02
Bobby Friction, Alice Roberts, Ewen MacIntosh, Simon Evans
Fri, Dec 28 2012 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Asian Network DJ Bobby Friction, Professor Alice Roberts, actor Ewen MacIntosh from The Office and comedian Simon Evans put themselves in the hot seat for their favourite charity. Specialist subjects include cult TV series Twin Peaks, the Moomin novels, Shackleton and the Endurance expedition, and pop star Prince.
E03
Adam Buxton, Chris Johnson, Neil Pearson, Nelufar Hedayat
Sat, Dec 29 2012 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Actor and comedian Adam Buxton, children's TV presenter Chris Johnson, actor Neil Pearson and Newsround presenter Nelufar Hedayat try their luck answering questions on David Bowie in the 1970s, the Harry Potter books, the films of Monty Python, and English language publishing in Paris.
E04
Ken Bruce, Sid Sloane, Paul Young, Holly Walsh
Sun, Dec 30 2012 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Radio 2 DJ Ken Bruce, CBeebies presenter Sid Sloane, musician Paul Young and comedian Holly Walsh take their place in the infamous black chair to answer questions on subjects as diverse as Liverpool FC, the films of Johnny Depp, the Jeeves novels of PG Wodehouse, and badgers.
E05
Adele Silva, Denise Robertson, Milton Jones, Chris van Tulleken
Mon, Dec 31 2012 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Actress Adele Silva, agony aunt Denise Robertson, comedian Milton Jones and TV doctor Chris van Tulleken join John Humphrys in the classic quiz. Specialist subjects include the children's stories of Roald Dahl, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the 1st Earl of Durham and potatoes.
E06
Paul Martin, Pete Reed, Jaye Griffiths, Pete Firman
Tue, Jan 1 2013 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Flog It presenter Paul Martin, gold medal-winning Olympian Pete Reed, actress Jaye Griffiths and magician Pete Firman all take television's toughest test, answering questions on rock drummers, Ayrton Senna, Tommy Cooper and the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
E07
Charles Campion, Kurtis Stacey, Naga Munchetty, Darren Kenny
Wed, Jan 2 2013 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Food critic Charles Campion, Emmerdale actor Kurtis Stacey, BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty and six-times gold medal winning Paralympian Darren Kenny answer questions on The Wind in the Willows, the Ryder Cup, artist Wassily Kandinsky and the films of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
E08
Steve Punt, Michael Obiora, Clemency Burton-Hill, John Hammond
Thu, Jan 3 2013 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Comedian Steve Punt, Casualty actor Michael Obiora, presenter Clemency Burton-Hill and BBC weatherman John Hammond answer questions on Status Quo, Tony Hancock, Arsenal FC and Downton Abbey.
E09
Nick Hancock, Carol Decker, Michael Underwood, Austin Healey
Fri, Jan 4 2013 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Presenter Nick Hancock, T'Pau singer Carol Decker, TV presenter Michael Underwood and rugby player-turned-commentator Austin Healey try their luck answering questions on James Bond, Everton FC, Tina Turner and The Great Gatsby.
E10
Cheryl Baker, Guy Henry, Mark Thompson, Tim Bentinck
Sat, Jan 5 2013 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Bucks Fizz star Cheryl Baker, Holby City actor Guy Henry, Stargazing Live astronomer Mark Thompson and Archers actor Tim Bentinck face the questions of John Humphrys for the last in the current series. Thespecialist subjects include the films of Peter O'Toole, AA Milne and Winnie the Pooh, the music of James Taylor and the history of coffee.
Season 12
10 episodes
E01
Shaun Keaveny, Mark Watson, Bunny Campione, Frank Cottrell
Mon, Dec 23 2013 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Another four famous faces risk their reputations on television's toughest quiz. BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Shaun Keaveny, comedian Mark Watson, Antiques Roadshow expert Bunny Campione and the writer of the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, Frank Cottrell Boyce answer questions on Led Zeppelin, the Canterbury Tales, Stewart Granger and Oliver Postgate.
E02
Gail Porter, Danny John-Jules, Prue Leith, Mike Bushell
Sat, Dec 28 2013 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Presenter Gail Porter, Red Dwarf star Danny John-Jules, food writer Prue Leith and BBC Breakfast's Mike Bushell take on the Mastermind chair answering questions on number one singles, the choreographer Bob Fosse, wartime food and Alan Partridge.
E03
James Allen, David Bradley, Chris Ramsey, Shobu Kapoor
Mon, Dec 30 2013 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Four more celebrities take on the famous black chair as the Formula One commentator James Allen, the actor David Bradley, Hebburn star Chris Ramsey and Shobu Kapoor from Citizen Khan answer questions on Roald Dahl, Max Wall, The Sopranos and Jack Kerouac's On the Road.
E04
Josh Widdicombe, Katharine Merry, Sian Reese-Williams, Nick Baker
Tue, Dec 31 2013 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Comedian Josh Widdicombe, athlete-turned-commentator Katharine Merry, Emmerdale actress Sian Reese-Williams and wildlife presenter Nick Baker take on the Mastermind chair answering questions on Blur, Aston Villa, the sitcom Black Books and Alfred Russel Wallace.
E05
Adil Ray, Dr Mark Porter, Kevin Eldon, Jordan Stephens
Thu, Jan 2 2014 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Citizen Khan star Adil Ray, Dr Mark Porter, comedian Kevin Eldon and Jordan Stephens from Rizzle Kicks answer questions on Fawlty Towers, the Porsche 911, the Beatles and Ross Geller from Friends.
E06
John Cooper Clarke, Ben Faulks, Roy Hudd, Frank Turner
Fri, Jan 3 2014 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Four more celebrities take on the Mastermind challenge as the poet John Cooper Clarke, Ben Faulks from CBeebies' Mr Bloom's Nursery, the entertainer Roy Hudd and the singer-songwriter Frank Turner answer questions on the films of Elvis Presley, Sir Ernest Shackleton's Trans-Antarctic expedition, the music hall star Dan Leno and Iron Maiden.
E07
Hal Cruttenden, Clare Perkins, Sophie Hosking, Huw Stephens
Sat, Jan 4 2014 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys presents the celebrity version of Britain's toughest quiz. Four more celebrities take on the Mastermind challenge as comedian Hal Cruttenden, actress Clare Perkins, Olympic gold medal-winning rower Sophie Hosking and Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens answer questions on the Rocky films, Cormac McCarthy's Border Trilogy, the London Underground and Johnny Cash.
E08
Fred MacAulay, Mark Billingham, Georgia Henshaw, Charles Collingwood
Sun, Jan 5 2014 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys presents the celebrity version of Britain's toughest quiz. Four more celebrities take on the Mastermind challenge as comedian Fred MacAulay, crime author Mark Billingham, actress Georgia Henshaw and The Archers' Brian Aldridge - Charles Collingwood - answer questions on the sitcom Porridge, Elvis Costello, TV series Sherlock and Hampshire County Cricket Club.
E09
Tony Livesey, Ava Vidal, Monty Halls, Reverend Richard Coles
Sun, Jan 12 2014 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys presents the celebrity version of Britain's toughest quiz. Four more celebrities take on the Mastermind challenge as presenter Tony Livesey, comedian Ava Vidal, presenter Monty Halls and pop-star turned broadcaster Reverend Richard Coles answer questions on the Jam, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Jacques Cousteau and EF Benson's Mapp and Lucia novels.
E10
Clare Grogan, Newton Faulkner, Richard Whitehead, Quentin Letts
Fri, Jan 17 2014 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys presents the celebrity version of Britain's toughest quiz. Four more celebrities take on the Mastermind challenge as actress and presenter Clare Grogan, singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner, gold medal-winning Paralympian Richard Whitehead and journalist Quentin Letts answer questions on Doris Day, Harry Nilsson, Tottenham Hotspur and Hereford Cathedral.
Season 13
10 episodes
E01
Emma Barton, Tony Marshall, Zoe Lyons, Jamie Baulch
Sun, Dec 21 2014 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
In the first of this year's series, actress Emma Barton, Casualty's Tony Marshall, comedian Zoe Lyons and Olympic athlete Jamie Baulch take on the famous black chair and answer questions on the Carry On films, Richard Pryor, Quentin Crisp and Prince.
E02
Ore Oduba, Lizzy Yarnold, Alex Riley, Ken Dodd
Mon, Dec 22 2014 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Another four famous faces risk their reputations on television's toughest quiz.Presenter Ore Oduba, 2014 Olympic skeleton gold-medallist Lizzy Yarnold, The One Show's Alex Riley and the legendary Ken Dodd answer questions on David Beckham, the Archers, Triumph TR sports cars and theatre variety comedians since 1950.
E03
Mary Anne Hobbs, Neil Fitzmaurice, Katie Thistleton, Johnny Ball
Tue, Dec 23 2014 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
BBC Radio 6 Music's Mary Anne Hobbs, writer, actor and comedian Neil Fitzmaurice, CBBC presenter Katie Thistleton and TV presenter Johnny Ball take on the famous black chair and answer questions on Barry Sheene, the films of Robert de Niro, Rachel Green from Friends and Michael Faraday.
E04
Andy Day, Ann Cleeves, Tom Rosenthal, Robert Peston
Sat, Dec 27 2014 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
CBeebies' Andy Day, writer of the Shetland crime series Ann Cleeves, actor and comedian Tom Rosenthal and BBC economics editor Robert Peston take on the Mastermind chair. They answer questions on the Back to the Future films, the Shetland Islands, flags of the world and David Bowie 1966-1976.
E05
Rob Deering, Amy Willerton, Andy Bell, Jason Watkins
Sun, Dec 28 2014 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Four more celebrities take on the Mastermind challenge, as comedian Rob Deering, model Amy Willerton, Erasure singer Andy Bell and W1A's director of strategic governance - actor Jason Watkins - answer questions on the novels of Jane Austen, Anne Boleyn, Blondie and actor and theatre impresario David Garrick.
E06
Kate Thornton, Tony Law, Steve Pemberton, Harry Shearer
Wed, Dec 31 2014 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
TV presenter Kate Thornton, comedian Tony Law, the League of Gentlemen's Steve Pemberton and The Simpsons actor Harry Shearer take on the famous black chair, answering questions on George Michael, fighter aircraft of the Second World War, the films of the Coen Brothers and the National Basketball Association since 1976.
E07
Jimmy McKenna, Gillian Joseph, Dallas Campbell, Russell Kane
Fri, Jan 2 2015 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Four more celebrities take on the famous black chair as actor Jimmy McKenna, newsreader Gillian Joseph, presenter Dallas Campbell and comedian Russell Kane answer questions on Frank Sinatra, the Parables of the New Testament, the films of Werner Herzog and the novels of Ernest Hemingway.
E08
Gethin Jones, Ben Bailey Smith, Aasmah Mir, Mark Little
Sat, Jan 3 2015 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Four more celebrities take on the famous black chair as television presenter Gethin Jones, actor Ben Bailey Smith, Radio 4 presenter Aasmah Mir and actor and comedian Mark Little answer questions on Welsh international rugby, the films of the Marx Brothers, the novels of Hanif Kureishi and Hunter S Thompson.
E09
Gemma Cairney, Anthony Ogogo, Tina Malone, Dominic Laurie
Sun, Jan 11 2015 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Four more celebrities take on the famous black chair. Radio 1 presenter Gemma Cairney, Olympic boxer Anthony Ogogo, actress Tina Malone and BBC Breakfast's Dominic Laurie answer questions on the Spice Girls, British middleweight boxers of the 1990s, Barbra Streisand and the London Underground.
E10
Tim Key, Andy McConnell, Amy Macdonald, Sir Richard Stilgoe
Sun, Jan 18 2015 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Poet and comedian Tim Key, Antiques Roadshow glass specialist Andy McConnell, singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald and lyricist Sir Richard Stilgoe answer questions on Andy Murray, Joe Cocker, the TV series Still Game and British musicals up to 1980.
Season 14
10 episodes
E01
Ricky Hatton, Tony Singh, Ardal O'Hanlon, Kate Bliss
Tue, Dec 22 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
The guests answering questions on a variety of topics tonight are Ricky Hatton, Tony Singh, Ardal O'Hanlon and Kate Bliss.
E02
Cheryl Fergison, Stacey Dooley, Kellie Maloney, Jane Hazlegrove
Wed, Dec 23 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
The guests answering questions on a variety of topics tonight are Cheryl Fergison, Stacey Dooley, Kellie Maloney and Jane Hazlegrove.
E03
Radzi Chinyanganya, Damon Gough, Rebecca Root, Kriss Akabusi
Thu, Dec 24 2015 6:40 PM GMT+0000
30 min
The guests answering questions on a variety of topics tonight are Radzi Chinyanganya, Damon Gough, Rebecca Root and Kriss Akabusi.
E04
Tom Kerridge, Steph Houghton, Rob Delaney, Dominic Wood
Mon, Dec 28 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
The guests answering questions on a variety of topics tonight are Tom Kerridge, Steph Houghton, Rob Delaney and Dominic Wood.
E05
Vincent Franklin, Christian Malcolm, Chris Warburton, Graham Fellows
Tue, Dec 29 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
The guests answering questions on a variety of topics tonight are Vincent Franklin, Christian Malcolm, Chris Warburton and Graham Fellows.
E06
Liam Fox, Jon-Allan Butterworth, Nick Helm, Kimberley Nixon
Wed, Dec 30 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
The guests answering questions on a variety of topics tonight are Liam Fox, Jon-Allan Butterworth, Nick Helm and Kimberley Nixon.
E07
Lisa Maxwell, Gary Delaney, Simon Greenall, Conor McNamara
Thu, Dec 31 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
The guests answering questions on a variety of topics tonight are Lisa Maxwell, Gary Delaney, Simon Greenall and Conor McNamara.
E08
Chris Hawkins, Kate Williams, Iain Stirling, Nikki Fox
Sat, Jan 2 2016 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Four more celebrities take on the famous black chair as BBC Radio 6Music presenter Chris Hawkins, historian Kate Williams, comedian and presenter Iain Stirling and the BBC's disability correspondent Nikki Fox answer questions on Coronation Street, Emily Brontë, the films of Robin Williams and Kate Bush.
E09
Louise Pentland, Jason Cook, Alistair Appleton, Ben Shires
Mon, Jan 4 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Another four famous faces risk their reputations on television's toughest quiz. Vlogger Louise Pentland aka sprinkleofglitter, writer and comedian Jason Cook, Escape to the Country presenter Alistair Appleton and CBBC presenter Ben Shires answer questions on the Harry Potter novels, Billy Connolly, 20th century European classical music and Leeds United.
E10
Katy Ashworth, Thomas Turgoose, Mick Fitzgerald, Shelagh Fogarty
Sat, Jan 9 2016 6:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
With guests Katy Ashworth, Thomas Turgoose, Mick Fitzgerald and Shelagh Fogarty.
Season 15
10 episodes
E01
Paul Rankin, Sonali Shah, Omid Djalili, Hacker T Dog
Mon, Dec 19 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys hosts the first in a new series of festive specials as four famous faces brave the black chair. Chef Paul Rankin answers questions on Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy, presenter Sonali Shah on the human body, comedian Omid Djalili on Chelsea FC and CBBC's Hacker T Dog on Pet Shop Boys.
E02
Shappi Khorsandi, Chris Stark, Piers Taylor, Lee Pearson
Tue, Dec 20 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys asks the questions as four famous faces brave the black chair. Comedian Shappi Khorsandi answers questions on Charlie Chaplin, Scott Mills's Radio 1 sidekick Chris Stark on Scott Mills, The House That ú100k Built presenter Piers Taylor on Bob Dylan and Paralympian gold medallist - and opening ceremony flagbearer - Lee Pearson on British birds.
E03
Lauren Layfield, David Aaronovitch, Tim Muffett, Kadeena Cox
Wed, Dec 21 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys asks the questions as four famous faces brave the black chair. CBBC's Lauren Layfield answers questions on the Jurassic Park films, broadcaster and journalist David Aaronovitch on The Archers, BBC Breakfast's Tim Muffett on the films of Danny Boyle and double Paralympic gold medallist Kadeena Cox on Arsenal FC.
E04
Mitch Benn, Reeta Chakrabarti, Mark Rhodes, Alistair Brownlee
Thu, Dec 22 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys asks the questions as four famous faces brave the black chair. Mitch Benn answers questions on Peter Cook, BBC News presenter Reeta Chakrabarti on the life and poetry of John Keats, one half of Sam and Mark, Mark Rhodes, on the World Wrestling Federation and double Olympic triathlon gold medallist Alistair Brownlee on the Yorkshire Dales.
E05
Graeme Swann, Kate Bottley, Janice Long, Paul Carrack
Tue, Dec 27 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts four more celebrities in the spotlight as former England bowler Graeme Swann tackles the original Star Wars trilogy, Gogglebox vicar the Reverend Kate Bottley answers questions on Adrian Mole, BBC Radio 2 DJ Janice Long is quizzed on Echo and The Bunnymen and musician Paul Carrack answers questions on Sheffield Wednesday.
E06
Michelle Ackerley, Joe Fattorini, Danny Clarke, John Finnemore
Thu, Dec 29 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys asks the questions as another four famous faces brave the black chair. Tonight's contenders and specialist subjects are BBC Watchdog presenter Michelle Ackerley on classic TV series Columbo, The Wine Show expert Joe Fattorini on the line of longitude two degrees west, Instant Gardener Danny Clarke on Sir Garfield Sobers and comedian John Finnemore on the ghost stories of MR James.
E07
Tyger Drew-Honey, Tom Ravenscroft, Maria McErlane, Terry Deary
Fri, Dec 30 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys tests Outnmbered actor Tyger Drew-Honey on The Office, Radio 6 Music presenter Tom Ravenscroft on Warp Records, actress and presenter Maria McErlane on Unity Mitford and Terry Deary, the writer of the Horrible History books, on GK Chesterton's Father Brown Stories.
E08
Bryony Page, Nemone, Emma Kennedy, Alan Gardner
Mon, Jan 2 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Four more famous faces put their reputations on the line as John Humphrys tests them on their specialist subjects and general knowledge. In the black chair tonight are the Olympic trampoline silver medalist Bryony Page on the Disney Films of the 1990s, Radio 6 Music's Nemone on the Books of Roald Dahl, writer Emma Kennedy on Lucille Ball, and the presenter of The Autistic Gardener, Alan Gardner on the artist Wassily Kandinsky.
E09
Tom Heap, Jo Caulfield, Lutalo Muhammed, Stuart MacBride
Sat, Jan 7 2017 5:40 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Four more famous faces put their reputations on the line as John Humphrys tests them on their specialist subjects and general knowledge. In the black chair are Countryfile reporter Tom Heap on the Godfather Trilogy, comedian Jo Caulfield on the history of Edinburgh, Olympic taekwondo silver-medalist Lutalo Muhammad on boxer Jack Johnson and crime author Stuart MacBride on AA Milne.
E10
Nathan Caton, DJ Dev, Adam Jones, Patrick Grant
Sat, Jan 14 2017 5:40 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Four more famous faces put their reputations on the line as John Humphrys tests them on their specialist subjects and general knowledge. Comedian Nathan Caton answers questions on the Premier League, Radio 1 DJ Dev tackles the films of Will Ferrell, Welsh grand slam-winning prop Adam Jones answers questions on the British and Irish Lions and Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant is quizzed on Ralph Lauren.
Season 16
10 episodes
E01
Jack Ashton, Rich Hall, Guy Mowbray, Pam Ayres
Wed, Dec 27 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys hosts as four famous faces brave the black chair. The contestants are actor Jack Ashton, comedian Rich Hall, Match of the Day commentator Guy Mowbray and poet Pam Ayres.
E02
Olivia Wayne, Philip Serrell, Richard McCourt, Lemn Sissay
Thu, Dec 28 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys asks the questions as four famous faces brave the black chair. The contestants are presenter Olivia Wayne, antiques expert Philip Serrell, Richard McCourt - Dick from Dick and Dom - and poet and presenter Lemn Sissay.
E03
John Bradley, Crista Cullen, Nick Bright, Anna Passey
Fri, Dec 29 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys asks the questions as four famous faces brave the black chair. The contestants are Game of Thrones actor John Bradley, Team GB gold medal-winning hockey player Crista Cullen, BBC Radio 1xtra presenter Nick Bright and Hollyoaks actress Anna Passey.
E04
Rachel Stevens, Asim Chaudhry, Anita Anand, Andy Zaltzman
Sat, Dec 30 2017 5:50 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts four more famous faces under the spotlight. The contestants are singer Rachel Stevens, People Just do Nothing actor Asim Chaudhry, presenter Anita Anand and comedian Andy Zaltzman.
E05
Faisal Islam, Lloyd Langsford, Ollie Locke, Yasmin Evans
Sun, Dec 31 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts four more famous faces under the spotlight. The contestants are Sky news's political editor Faisal Islam, comedian Lloyd Langford, Saturday Mash-Up presenter Yasmin Evans and Made in Chelsea's Ollie Locke.
E06
Phil Williams, John Robins, Lydia Bright, Tim Farron,
Wed, Jan 3 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts four more celebrities to the test in the black chair. The contestants are BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Phil Williams, Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning comedian John Robins, The Only Way Is Essex's Lydia Bright and Tim Farron MP.
E07
Laurence Rickard, Martin Hughes-Games, Vogue Williams, John Pienaar
Thu, Jan 4 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys presents as four more celebrities put their reputations on the line in the famous black chair. The contenders are Horrible Histories actor Laurence Rickard, Springwatch presenter Martin Hughes-Games, model and presenter Vogue Williams and the BBC's deputy political editor John Pienaar.
E08
Dane Baptiste, Grace Victory, Annie Wallace, Martin Bell
Fri, Jan 5 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys presents as four more celebrities take to the famous black chair. The contenders are comedian Dane Baptiste, vlogger Grace Victory, Hollyoaks actress Annie Wallace and broadcaster Martin Bell.
E09
Spencer Kelly, Abdullah Afzal, Jessica Regan, Andrew Maxwell
Sat, Jan 6 2018 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts four celebrities to the test in another episode of the classic quiz. Taking part tonight are the presenter of BBC Click, Spencer Kelly, the Citizen Khan actor Abdullah Afzal, the actress Jessica Regan and the comedian Andrew Maxwell.
E10
Joanna Rowsell Shand, Louis Payne, Eddie Butler, George Lewis
Sat, Jan 13 2018 5:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys presents as four more celebrities put their reputations on the line as they brave the famous black chair. The contenders are gold medal-winning cyclist Jo Rowsell-Shand, Wolfblood actor Louis Payne, rugby commentator Eddie Butler and Top Gear presenter George Lewis.
Season 17
10 episodes
E01
Amol Rajan, Reverend Richard Coles, Courtney Act, Mark Lane
Fri, Dec 21 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts four famous faces in the spotlight in. Laying their reputations on the line are the BBC's media editor Amol Rajan, Saturday Live presenter Reverend Richard Coles, RuPaul's Drag Race runner-up Courtney Act and Mark Lane from Gardener's World. They answer questions on Shane Warne, the operas of Wagner, The Spice Girls and Piet Mondrian.
E02
Joe Pasquale, Ricky Boleto, Toyah Willcox, Jeanette Kwakye
Sat, Dec 22 2018 5:20 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts four celebrities to the test in another episode of the classic quiz. Taking part are comedian Joe Pasquale, Newsround presenter Ricky Boleto, singer Toyah Wilcox and Olympian Jeanette Kwakye. They answer questions on werewolf films, 1990s number one singles, Boudica and Disney animations.
E03
Shaun Ryder, Arabella Weir, Stef Reid, Sean Fletcher
Thu, Dec 27 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts four celebrities to the test in another episode of the classic quiz. Taking part are Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder, actress Arabella Weir, Paralympian Stef Reid and Countryfile presenter Sean Fletcher. They answer questions on the history of Manchester, Motown girl groups, the parables of Jesus and Sesame Street.
E04
Elis James, Montana Brown, Madeline Smith, George Rainsford
Sat, Dec 29 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts four celebrities to the test in another episode of the classic quiz. Taking part are comedian Elis James, Love Island's Montana Brown, actress Madeline Smith and Casualty actor George Rainsford. They answer questions on the Welsh Football Team, Desperate Housewives, Kew Gardens and the Back to the Future Trilogy.
E05
Ana Matronic, Joe Thomas, Maggie Alphonsi, Jay Rayner
Fri, Jan 18 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts four celebrities to the test in another episode of the classic quiz. Taking part are Scissor Sisters singer Ana Matronic, the Inbetweeners actor Joe Thomas, former rugby player Maggie Alphonsi and restaurant critic Jay Rayner. They answer questions on the Bionic Woman, George Orwell, Denise Lewis and the film musicals of Arthur Freed.
E06
Neil Jones, YolanDa Brown, Paul Higgins, Holly Hamilton
Wed, Jan 2 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts four celebrities to the test in another episode of the classic quiz. Taking part are Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones, musician and presenter YolanDa Brown, actor Paul Higgins and newsreader Holly Hamilton. They answer questions on the films of Charlie Chaplin, Marvin Gaye, Watergate and George Best.
E07
Mike Bushell, Jenny Colgan, Stanley Johnson, Vassos Alexander
Thu, Jan 3 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts four celebrities to the test in another episode of the classic quiz. Taking part are Breakfast presenter Mike Bushell, author Jenny Colgan, author Stanley Johnson and Radio 2 presenter Vassos Alexander. They answer questions on Monty Python, the Manhattan Project, Sophocles and Emil Zatopek.
E08
Candice Brown, Jenny Meadows, Francis Boulle, Danny Sebastian
Fri, Jan 4 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts four celebrities to the test in another episode of the classic quiz. Taking part are the Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown, former Olympian Jenny Meadows, Made In Chelsea's Francis Boulle and Bargain Hunt expert Danny Sebastian. They answer questions on Audrey Hepburn, the Rugby League Challenge Cup, economist Friedrich Hayek and Only Fools and Horses.
E09
Christian Brassington, Claudia-Liza Armah, Edwina Currie, Mark Dolan
Sat, Jan 5 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E10
Camilla Kerslake, Monty Panesar, Sean Wilson, Terry Alderton
Fri, Jan 11 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Season 18
10 episodes
E01
Tim Vine, Alastair Stewart, Hal Cruttenden, Samira Ahmed
Fri, Dec 27 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Comedian Tim Vine, newsreader Alastair Stewart, comedian Hal Cruttenden and journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed are back in the spotlight tonight answering questions on Jaws, Lewis Hamilton, Magnus Magnusson and Space 1999.
E02
Bronagh Waugh, Darren Harriott, Adam Pearson, Riyadh Khalaf
Sat, Dec 28 2019 5:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Actress Bronagh Waugh, comedian Darren Harriott, TV presenter and campaigner Adam Pearson and presenter and author Riyadh Khalaf answer questions on Fleabag, Kanye West, WWE and James Cameron's Titanic.
E03
Dylan Llewellyn, Claire McCollum, Caspar Lee, Rickie Haywood-Williams
Tue, Dec 31 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Dylan Llewellyn, Claire McCollum, Caspar Lee and Rickie Haywood-Williams are put to the test by John Humphrys in the classic quiz where celebrities take to the famous black chair.
E04
Paul Chuckle, Amanda Henderson, Geoff Norcott, Levi Roots
Thu, Jan 2 2020 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Comedian Paul Chuckle, actress Amanda Henderson, comedian Geoff Norcott and chef Levi Roots are in the famous black chair tonight answering questions on English football clubs, songs from animated Disney films, the Star Wars prequel trilogy and reggae music.
E05
Carl Frampton, Victoria Fritz, Wayne Sleep, Rav Wilding
Fri, Jan 3 2020 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John puts four more famous faces under the spotlight in another episode of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to their chosen charities. Boxer Carl Frampton, journalist Victoria Fritz, dancer Wayne Sleep and TV presenter Rav Wilding are in the famous black chair tonight answering questions on The Office, the Chelsea Flower Show, Lilian Baylis and The Inbetweeners.
E06
Ranj Singh, Jessica Wright, Alan Johnson, Katy Brand
Sat, Feb 15 2020 5:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts Dr Ranj Singh, Jessica Wright, Alan Johnson and Katy Brand to the test in the classic quiz where celebrities brave the famous black chair.
E07
Ade Edmondson, Yung Filly, Serena Guthrie, Gareth Thomas
Sat, Feb 29 2020 6:00 PM GMT+0000
29 min
John Humphrys puts another four famous faces under the spotlight in tonight's episode of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to their chosen charities. Actor and writer Ade Edmondson, comedian and presenter Yung Filly, professional netballer Serena Guthrie and former professional rugby player Gareth Thomas are in the famous black chair tonight answering questions on Hannibal, Drake, the island of Jersey and Erasure.
E08
Radzi Chinyanganya, Ruth Madeley, Ann Widdecombe, Tom Read Wilson
Sat, Mar 7 2020 6:00 PM GMT+0000
29 min
John Humphrys asks the questions as four famous faces, aiming to help their chosen charities, go under the spotlight and brave the black chair in another episode of the classic quiz. TV presenter Radzi Chinyanganya, actress Ruth Madeley, politician Ann Widdecombe and TV personality Tom Read Wilson answer questions on Olympic sprinters, Will & Grace, the escape of King Charles II and My Fair Lady.
E09
Bez, Maya Sondhi, Darren Bent, Elizabeth McKenna
Sat, Mar 14 2020 5:30 PM GMT+0000
29 min
John Humphrys asks the questions as four more famous faces brave the black chair. Dancer and percussionist Bez, actress Maya Sondhi, former professional footballer Darren Bent and florist and entrepreneur Elizabeth McKenna answer questions on beekeeping, Julie Walters, the James Bond films and the life and works of Watson Fothergill.
E10
Kelly Gallagher, Stephen Bailey, Daniel Lawrence Taylor, Bobby Seagull
Sat, Apr 4 2020 5:25 PM GMT+0000
29 min
John Humphrys asks the questions as four more famous faces brave the black chair in another episode of the classic quiz, donating to their chosen charities. Paralympic alpine skier Kelly Gallagher, comedian Stephen Bailey, actor and comedy writer Daniel Lawrence Taylor and mathematician and TV presenter Bobby Seagull are in the spotlight tonight answering questions on the architect Frank Lloyd Wright, 90s and 00s girl groups, the Jurassic Park films and England at the FIFA World Cup.
Season 19
14 episodes
E01
Omid Djalili, Charlotte Crosby, Dr Zoe Williams, James Haskell
Sat, Dec 19 2020 5:25 PM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys puts Omid Djalili, Charlotte Crosby, Dr Zoe Williams and James Haskell to the test in the classic quiz where celebrities brave the famous black chair.
E02
Miles Jupp, Zoe Lyons, Neil Hannon, Lucy Porter
Mon, Dec 28 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Four former Celebrity Mastermind winners - Miles Jupp, Zoe Lyons, Neil Hannon and Lucy Porter - are put to the test in a special champion of champions episode.
E03
Scarlett Moffatt, Matt Everitt, Lucrezia Millarini, Stephen K Amos
Wed, Dec 30 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Scarlett Moffatt, Matt Everitt, Lucrezia Millarini and Stephen K Amos are in the black chair tonight. John Humphrys asks the questions in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.
E04
Lemn Sissay, Arielle Free, Crissy Rock, Andrew Cotter
Sat, Jan 2 2021 6:15 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Lemn Sissay, Arielle Free, Crissy Rock and Andrew Cotter are put to the test by John Humphrys in the classic quiz where celebrities take to the famous black chair.
E05
Kimberly Wyatt, Darren Kennedy, Normski, Aoife Hinds
Sat, Jan 16 2021 12:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E06
Martin Roberts, Fern Britton, Victoria Ekanoye, Arthur Williams
Sat, Feb 6 2021 12:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E07
Jon Culshaw, Richie Anderson, Rachel Johnson, Denis Lawson
Sat, Feb 20 2021 12:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E08
Joe Pasquale, Grace Dent, Mwaksy, Robin Ince
Sat, Mar 6 2021 12:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E09
Amanda Abbington, Rick Edwards, Richard Blackwood, Laura Tobin
Sat, Mar 20 2021 12:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E10
Marcus Brigstocke, Vick Hope, Briony May Williams, Siobhán McSweeney
Sat, Mar 27 2021 12:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
E11
Steve Backshall, Noreen Khan, Rhys James, Caroline Flint
Sat, Apr 3 2021 11:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E12
Amber Gill, Rob Deering, Ben Bailey Smith. Katie Razzall
Sat, Apr 24 2021 11:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys asks the questions as four more famous faces brave the black chair in another episode of the classic quiz, donating to their chosen charities. Love Island winner Amber Gill, comedian and broadcaster Rob Deering, actor and writer Ben Bailey Smith and Newsnight journalist Katie Razzall are in the spotlight tonight, answering questions on How to Train Your Dragon, Stranger Things, Richard Pryor and Dora Maar.Â
E13
Debbie McGee, Ben Cajee, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Tracy-Ann Oberman
Sat, May 1 2021 11:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys asks the questions as four more famous faces brave the black chair in another episode of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to their chosen charities. Entertainer Debbie McGee, TV presenter Ben Cajee, comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean and actress Tracy-Ann Oberman answer questions on Dame Margot Fonteyn, West Ham United, Inside No. 9 and the women of Imperial Rome.
E14
Kate Thornton, Nancy Lam, Dominic Skinner, Katy Wix
Sat, May 8 2021 11:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
John Humphrys asks the questions as four more famous faces brave the black chair in another episode of the classic quiz, donating to their chosen charities.Broadcaster Kate Thornton, TV chef Nancy Lam, make-up artist Dominic Skinner from BBC Three's Glow Up and actor Katy Wix from Ghosts are in the spotlight tonight answering questions on Dulwich, Rod Stewart, Alexander McQueen and the plays of Annie Baker.
Season 20
14 episodes
E01
David James, Antony Costa, Jackie Weaver, Ellie Taylor
Sat, Feb 5 2022 7:10 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions in a brand new series of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to their chosen charities. Former England goalkeeper David James, Antony Costa from the boy band Blue, viral sensation Jackie Weaver and comedian Ellie Taylor answer questions on Roy Lichtenstein, Grease, The Chronicles of Riddick and Geri Halliwell.
E02
Ruthie Henshall, Chris Mason, Poppy Jay, Rufus Hound
Sat, Feb 12 2022 6:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie puts another four famous faces under the spotlight in the celebrity version of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to charity. Actress Ruthie Henshall, political correspondent Chris Mason, broadcaster Poppy Jay and actor Rufus Hound are in the famous black chair tonight answering questions on Gene Kelly's film musicals, the Yorkshire Dales, Cardi B and Jim Henson.
E03
Janette Manrara, Nish Kumar, Olly Smith, John Altman
Sat, Feb 19 2022 6:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions as four more famous faces brave the black chair in another episode of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to charity. Janette Manrara from Strictly - It Takes Two, comedian Nish Kumar, wine expert Olly Smith and actor John Altman (Nick Cotton in EastEnders) go under the spotlight tonight answering questions on Disney's renaissance era, Jimi Hendrix, Withnail and I and the Isle of Wight.
E04
Roger Black, Snoochie Shy, Anna Soubry, Natalie Anderson
Sat, Feb 26 2022 12:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie puts four more famous faces under the spotlight in another episode of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to their chosen charities. Former athlete and Olympic medallist Roger Black, Radio 1Xtra DJ Snoochie Shy, politician Anna Soubry and actress Natalie Anderson are in the black chair tonight answering questions on The Princess Bride, the rapper Giggs, Fawlty Towers and Coco Chanel.
E05
Maria McErlane, The Vivienne, Martine Croxall, DJ Ace
Sat, Mar 5 2022 12:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie puts four more famous faces under the spotlight in the classic quiz where celebrities donate to charity. Actress Maria McErlane, RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne, news presenter Martine Croxall and DJ Ace from BBC Radio 1Xtra answer questions on the history of women on bicycles, Cher, Nellie Bly and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
E06
Phillipa Dunne, Phil Wang, Keith Brymer Jones, Dani Harmer
Sat, Mar 12 2022 6:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions as four more famous faces brave the black chair in another episode of the classic quiz, donating to their chosen charities. Phillipa Dunne from Motherland, comedian Phil Wang, Keith Brymer Jones from The Great Pottery Throw Down and Dani Harmer, known for playing Tracy Beaker, are in the spotlight tonight answering questions on The Shining, the wines of New Zealand, Dame Lucie Rie and RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
E07
Nina Conti, Brenton West, Fatima Manji, Martel Maxwell
Sat, Mar 19 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie puts four more famous faces under the spotlight in another episode of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to charity. Comedian and ventriloquist Nina Conti, Brenton West from The Repair Shop, Martel Maxwell from Homes Under the Hammer and news presenter Fatima Manji are in the famous black chair tonight, answering questions on Stephen King's short fiction, Formula One, Freddie Mercury and Queen Victoria.
E08
Anne Diamond, Shivi Ramoutar, Eilidh McIntyre, Chris McCausland
Sat, Mar 26 2022 6:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions in another episode of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to their chosen charities. Broadcaster Anne Diamond, TV chef Shivi Ramoutar, Olympic sailing gold medallist Eilidh McIntyre and comedian Chris McCausland are in the famous black chair tonight answering questions on the birth of British radar, Sex and the City, Karl Lagerfeld and Pearl Jam.
E09
Jeremy Edwards, Sonali Shah, Dave Rowntree, Camilla Tominey
Sat, Apr 2 2022 5:35 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions in another celebrity episode of the classic quiz. Actor Jeremy Edwards, Sonali Shah from Escape to the Country, Blur drummer Dave Rowntree and journalist Camilla Tominey are in the famous black chair answering questions on Carrie Fisher, George Michael, Nikola Tesla and Back to the Future.
E10
Sian Williams, Sophie Duker, Sonny Jay, Kellie Shirley
Sat, Apr 9 2022 5:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions as four famous faces go under the spotlight in another episode of the classic quiz, donating to their chosen charities. Broadcaster Sian Williams, comedian and writer Sophie Duker, radio presenter Sonny Jay and actress Kellie Shirley are in the famous black chair tonight answering questions on Anna Freud, The History Boys, One Direction and Abigail's Party.
E11
Pat Nevin, Anna Nightingale, Tom Malone Jr, Roo Irvine
Sat, Apr 16 2022 5:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions in the celebrity version of the classic quiz where contestants donate to charity. Former professional footballer Pat Nevin, actress Anna Nightingale, TV personality Tom Malone Jr and Roo Irvine from Antiques Road Trip go under the spotlight - answering questions on Jeeves and Wooster, Oasis, Ricky Hatton and pedigree cat breeds.
E12
Martin Offiah, Shazia Mirza, Owain Wyn Evans, Amelle Berrabah
Sat, Apr 23 2022 6:15 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie hosts another episode of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to their chosen charities. Former rugby international Martin Offiah, comedian Shazia Mirza, TV weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans and former Sugababe Amelle Berrabah are in the famous black chair tonight answering questions on the Battle of Britain, George Carlin, the music of Britney Spears and the exploration of Mars.
E13
Charlie Higson, Adele Roberts, Ed Gamble, Paul Cooper
Sat, Apr 30 2022 6:20 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions as four famous faces go under the spotlight and brave the black chair in another episode of the classic quiz, donating to their chosen charities. Actor and writer Charlie Higson, BBC Radio 1 presenter Adele Roberts, comedian Ed Gamble and This Country actor Paul Cooper answer questions on classic western films, the planets of the solar system, 30 Rock and the 1966 World Cup.
E14
James Acaster, Michelle Gayle, Jean Johansson, Charlotte Worthington
Sat, May 7 2022 6:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions as four famous faces brave the black chair in another episode of the classic quiz, donating to their favourite charities. Comedian James Acaster, actress and singer Michelle Gayle, TV presenter Jean Johansson and Olympic BMX freestyle gold medallist Charlotte Worthington answer questions on the history of ice cream, Def Jam Recordings, Kylie Minogue and Michael Jordan.
Season 21
14 episodes
E01
Claire Richards, Eshaan Akbar, Amy Tapper, Graeme Hall
Sat, Nov 5 2022 5:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions in the classic quiz, with four celebrities donating to their chosen charities. Claire Richards from the pop group Steps, comedian Eshaan Akbar, reality TV star Amy Tapper and ‘The Dogfather' Graeme Hall answer questions on Karen Carpenter, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the films of Adam Sandler and Donald Campbell.
E02
Emma Vardy, Cheryl Baker, Nikesh Patel, David O'Doherty
Sat, Nov 12 2022 5:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions as four more famous faces brave the black chair in another episode of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to charity. BBC News correspondent Emma Vardy, Cheryl Baker from the pop group Bucks Fizz, actor Nikesh Patel and comedian David O'Doherty go under the spotlight tonight answering questions on the history of surfing, classic Disney films, Scrubs and the Tour de France in the 20th century.
E03
Diarmuid Gavin, Melissa Johns, Adam Fleming, Angela Barnes
Sat, Dec 10 2022 6:05 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie hosts a celebrity version of the iconic quiz. TV gardener Diarmuid Gavin, actor Melissa Johns, BBC journalist Adam Fleming and comedian Angela Barnes answer questions on the history of the White House, Spice Girls, James Bond: the Roger Moore years, and British brutalist architecture.
E04
Victoria Smurfit, Wayne Hemingway, Ria Lina, James Buckley
Sat, Jan 14 2023 5:35 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions as four more famous faces brave the black chair in another episode of the classic quiz, donating to their chosen charities. Actress Victoria Smurfit, designer Wayne Hemingway, comedian Ria Lina and The Inbetweeners actor James Buckley are in the spotlight answering questions on The Breakfast Club, the history of charity shops, Rosalind Franklin and The Office.
E05
Andrea McLean, Colin Hoult, Rhys Stephenson, Hannah Cockroft
Sat, Jan 21 2023 5:35 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie puts four more famous faces under the spotlight in the classic quiz where celebrities donate to charity. Author and TV presenter Andrea McLean, actor Colin Hoult, CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson and Paralympic champion Hannah Cockroft answer questions on The Sound of Music, the history of DC Comics, the heart and the Shopaholic novels of Sophie Kinsella.
E06
Bobby Davro, Suzie Lee, Graham Bell, Remi Burgz
Sat, Feb 4 2023 5:35 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions in another episode of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to their chosen charities. Actor and comedian Bobby Davro, TV cook Suzie Lee, former Olympic skier Graham Bell and BBC Radio 1Xtra broadcaster Remi Burgz are in the famous black chair answering questions on Gilbert O'Sullivan, Bridget Jones, Stevie Ray Vaughan and salmon.
E07
Debra Stephenson, James O'Brien, Shaparak Khorsandi, Sam McKnight
Sat, Feb 18 2023 5:35 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie puts another four famous faces under the spotlight in the celebrity version of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to charity. Actress and impressionist Debra Stephenson, radio presenter James O'Brien, comedian Shaparak Khorsandi and celebrity hairstylist Sam McKnight are in the famous black chair, answering questions on John Lennon, the books of JD Salinger, the adventures of Asterix and 1970s disco music.
E08
Yvette Fielding, Helen McGinn, Matt Richardson, Sarah Keith-Lucas
Sat, Mar 4 2023 5:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions as four famous faces go under the spotlight and brave the black chair in another episode of the classic quiz, donating to their chosen charities. TV presenter Yvette Fielding, drinks expert Helen McGinn, comedian Matt Richardson and BBC meteorologist Sarah Keith-Lucas answer questions on Morecambe and Wise, the Hollywood novels of Jackie Collins, Concorde and the film Labyrinth.
E09
Jayne Middlemiss, Neil Delamere, Harpreet Kaur, Amar Latif
Sat, Mar 11 2023 5:40 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie puts four more famous faces under the spotlight in another episode of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to their chosen charities. Radio presenter Jayne Middlemiss, comedian Neil Delamere, 2022 winner of The Apprentice Harpreet Kaur and TV presenter Amar Latif are in the black chair tonight answering questions on Duran Duran, the Vikings, The Wolf of Wall Street and Sam Cooke.
E10
Ricky Groves, Harriet Kemsley, Verity Bowditch, Bonnie Greer
Sat, Mar 25 2023 5:35 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions in the celebrity version of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to charity. Eastenders actor Ricky Groves, comedian Harriet Kemsley, Made in Chelsea star Verity Bowditch and writer Bonnie Greer go under the spotlight answering questions on James Bond themes, sloths, Sir David Attenborough and Hattie McDaniel.
E11
John Pienaar, Rick Witter, Suzi Ruffell, Dakota Blue Richards
Sat, Apr 1 2023 4:45 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie puts four more famous faces under the spotlight in another episode of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to charity. Journalist John Pienaar, lead singer of Britpop band Shed Seven, Rick Witter, comedian Suzi Ruffell and actor Dakota Blue Richards are in the famous black chair tonight answering questions on Clement Attlee, The Smiths, the films of Sandra Bullock and the music of Lana Del Rey.
E12
Hilary Jones, Danni Menzies, Kitty Scott-Claus, Niamh McGrady
Sat, Apr 15 2023 4:45 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions in another episode of the classic quiz, where celebrities donate to their chosen charities. Dr Hilary Jones, TV presenter Danni Menzies, drag queen Kitty Scott-Claus and actor Niamh McGrady are in the famous black chair tonight answering questions on the discovery of penicillin, rally driver Rosemary Smith, Girls Aloud and Bluey.
E13
Alistair McGowan, Chris Dixon, Laura Lexx, Holly Hamilton
Sat, Apr 22 2023 4:45 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions in another celebrity episode of the classic quiz. Impressionist Alistair McGowan, football influencer Chris Dixon, comedian Laura Lexx and BBC Sport journalist Holly Hamilton are in the famous black chair answering questions on Claude Debussy, British Birds of Prey, The History of Alternative Comedy and Roald Dahl's Matilda.
E14
Mark Foster, Dane Baptiste, Ali Plumb, Arabella Weir
Sat, Apr 29 2023 4:45 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions in another celebrity episode of the classic quiz. Former Olympic swimmer Mark Foster, stand-up comedian Dane Baptiste, BBC film critic Ali Plumb and actor Arabella Weir are in the famous black chair answering questions on Madness, Scarface, the radio series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Sophie Tucker.
Season 22
14 episodes
E01
Rosie Jones, Gemma Bradley, Dan Gillespie Sells, Andy Goldstein
Fri, Nov 24 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Rosie Jones, Gemma Bradley, Dan Gillespie Sells and Andy Goldstein are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the classic quiz where celebrities go under the spotlight.
E02
Danny O'Carroll, Cheddar Gorgeous, Brendan Sheerin, Jayde Adams
Fri, Dec 1 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions as Danny O'Carroll, Cheddar Gorgeous, Brendan Sheerin and Jayde Adams go under the spotlight in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.
E03
Nick Pickard, Karen Bardsley, Harpz Kaur, Terry Christian
Fri, Dec 15 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Nick Pickard, Karen Bardsley, Harpz Kaur and Terry Christian are in the black chair as Clive Myrie asks the questions in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.
E04
Jane Hill, Mica Ven, Dr Amir Khan, Jamie MacDonald
Wed, Dec 20 2023 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Jane Hill, Mica Ven, Dr Amir Khan and Jamie MacDonald are in the black chair tonight. Clive Myrie asks the questions in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.
E05
Andrew Roachford, Sara Barron, Jo Coffey, Jason Mohammad
Thu, Dec 21 2023 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Andrew Roachford, Sara Barron, Jo Coffey and Jason Mohammad are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the classic quiz where celebrities go under the spotlight.
E06
Troy Deeney, Jasmine Harman, OJ Borg, Dana
Fri, Dec 22 2023 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions as Troy Deeney, Jasmine Harman, OJ Borg and Dana are under the spotlight in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.
E07
John Whaite, Humza Arshad, Ria Hebden, Andy Zaltzman
Fri, Jan 5 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie puts John Whaite, Humza Arshad, Ria Hebden and Andy Zaltzman to the test in the classic quiz where celebrities go under the spotlight.
E08
Ruth Davidson, Pat Sharp, Fats Timbo, Jay Rayner
Fri, Jan 12 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Ruth Davidson, Pat Sharp, Fats Timbo and Jay Rayner are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the classic quiz where celebrities take to the famous black chair.
E09
Jonathan Agnew, YolanDa Brown, Davood Ghadami, Jessica Knappett
Fri, Jan 26 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions as Jonathan Agnew, YolanDa Brown, Davood Ghadami and Jessica Knappett go under the spotlight in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.
E10
Lee Latchford-Evans, Rachel Parris, Harry Pinero, Lauren Layfield
Fri, Feb 2 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Lee Latchford-Evans, Rachel Parris, Harry Pinero and Lauren Layfield are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the classic quiz where celebrities go under the spotlight.
E11
Michelle Heaton, Nihal Arthanayake, Aaron Evans, Maisie Adam
Fri, Feb 16 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie puts Michelle Heaton, Nihal Arthanayake, Aaron Evans and Maisie Adam to the test in the classic quiz where celebrities brave the famous black chair.
E12
Paul Burrell, Natalie Ann Jamieson, Amber Butchart, Dean McCullough
Fri, Feb 23 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Paul Burrell, Natalie Ann Jamieson, Amber Butchart and Dean McCullough are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the classic quiz where celebrities take to the famous black chair.
E13
Tricia Penrose, Karim Zeroual, Catherine Bohart, Gavin Ramjaun
Fri, Mar 8 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions as Tricia Penrose, Karim Zeroual, Catherine Bohart and Gavin Ramjaun go under the spotlight in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.
E14
John Thomson, Poppy O'Toole, Ivo Graham, Mark Pougatch
Fri, Mar 22 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie puts John Thomson, Poppy O'Toole, Ivo Graham and Mark Pougatch to the test in the classic quiz where celebrities brave the famous black chair.
Season 23
14 episodes
E01
Jennie Bond, Des Clarke, Nabil Abdulrashid, Abby Cook
Mon, Dec 23 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie puts Jennie Bond, Des Clarke, Nabil Abdulrashid and Abby Cook to the test in the classic quiz where celebrities brave the famous black chair.
E02
Rustie Lee, Ashley Storrie, Ignacio Lopez, Paul Gorton
Tue, Dec 24 2024 7:45 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Rustie Lee, Ashley Storrie, Ignacio Lopez and Paul Gorton are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the classic quiz where celebrities go under the spotlight.
E03
Kriss Akabusi, Nikita Kanda, Mike Bubbins, Lindsey Santoro
Thu, Dec 26 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions as Kriss Akabusi, Nikita Kanda, Mike Bubbins and Lindsey Santoro go under the spotlight in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.
E04
Liz Kershaw, Jon Lee, Charley Marlowe, Emmanuel Sonubi
Fri, Dec 27 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Liz Kershaw, Jon Lee, Charley Marlowe and Emmanuel Sonubi are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the classic quiz where celebrities go under the spotlight.
E05
Jake Wood, Sindhu Vee, Val Garland, Hammed Animashaun
Sun, Dec 29 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Jake Wood, Sindhu Vee, Val Garland and Hammed Animashaun are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the classic quiz where celebrities go under the spotlight.
E06
Kelly Somers, Adam James, Thanyia Moore, Steve Brown
Mon, Dec 30 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Kelly Somers, Adam James, Thanyia Moore and Steve Brown are put to the test in the classic quiz where celebrities brave the famous black chair.
E07
Eddie Kadi, Kate Butch, Sammy Winward, Olga Koch
Tue, Dec 31 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Eddie Kadi, Kate Butch, Sammy Winward and Olga Koch are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the classic quiz where celebrities take to the famous black chair.
E08
Bill Fellows, Ruby Bhogal, Tori Allen-Martin, Matt Forde
Wed, Jan 1 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions as Bill Fellows, Ruby Bhogal, Tori Allen-Martin and Matt Forde go under the spotlight in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.
E09
Ore Oduba, John O'Farrell, Jeanette Kwakye, Lloyd Griffith
Thu, Jan 2 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions as Ore Oduba, John O'Farrell, Jeanette Kwakye and Lloyd Griffith go under the spotlight in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.
E10
Athena, Kieran Hodgson, Lindsay Armaou, Kae Kurd
Fri, Jan 3 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Athena from Gladiators, Kieran Hodgson, Lindsay Armaou and Kae Kurd are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the classic quiz where celebrities go under the spotlight.
E11
Jon Kay, Beattie Edmondson, Suzanne Shaw, Glenn Moore
Mon, Jan 6 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions in the celebrity version of the classic quiz. Jon Kay, Beattie Edmondson, Suzanne Shaw and Glenn Moore take to the black chair.
E12
Danny Miller, Josie d'Arby, Elizabeth Rizzini, Qasa Alom
Mon, Jan 13 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Danny Miller, Josie d'Arby, Elizabeth Rizzini and Qasa Alom are in the black chair as Clive Myrie asks the questions in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.
E13
Guy Mowbray, Kirsten O'Brien, Tyger Drew-Honey, Justine Greening
Mon, Jan 20 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions as Guy Mowbray, Kirsten O'Brien, Tyger Drew-Honey and Justine Greening go under the spotlight in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.
E14
Seann Walsh, Romy Gill, Daliso Chaponda, Fiona O'Carroll
Mon, Jan 27 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Seann Walsh, Romy Gill, Daliso Chaponda and Fiona O'Carroll are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the classic quiz where celebrities take to the famous black chair.
Season 24
14 episodes
E01
Maryam Moshiri, Chesney Hawkes, Desiree Burch, Danny Robins
Mon, Dec 22 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Journalist and news presenter Maryam Moshiri, singer-songwriter Chesney Hawkes, comedian Desiree Burch and Uncanny host Danny Robins go under the spotlight, answering questions on the Bridget Jones films, The Beatles' White Album, the actress Viola Davis and the Star Wars television series, The Mandalorian.
E02
Sally Ann Matthews, Yinka Bokinni, Felicity Ward, Michael Bradley
Tue, Dec 23 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Actress Sally Ann Matthews, TV and radio presenter Yinka Bokinni, comedian Felicity Ward and Michael Bradley from The Undertones answer questions on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Sharks, the American band Pixies and the classic film It's a Wonderful Life.
E03
Gareth Malone, Gamba Cole, Yewande Biala, Lucy Beaumont
Wed, Dec 24 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Musician and choirmaster Gareth Malone, actor Gamba Cole, Love Island star Yewande Biala and comedian Lucy Beaumont answer questions on the composer Robert Schumann's ‘year of song', the Rush Hour films, the American R&B singer SZA and the comedian Les Dawson.
E04
Will Best, Laura Smyth, Nikita Kuzmin, Jayne Wisener
Fri, Dec 26 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
TV presenter Will Best, comedian Laura Smyth, Strictly professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin and actress Jayne Wisener are in the famous black chair, answering questions on the actor Danny Dyer, the films of Baz Luhrmann, Cristiano Ronaldo and the Belfast punk pioneer Terri Hooley.
E05
Fire, Matt Edmondson, Sonnaz Nooranvary, Lewis Goodall
Sun, Dec 28 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Fire from the TV series Gladiators, TV and radio presenter Matt Edmondson, The Repair Shop upholstery expert Sonnaz Nooranvary and broadcaster Lewis Goodall are in the spotlight, answering questions on the music of Lauryn Hill, the history of board games, the Robert Langdon novels of Dan Brown and the US president John Adams.
E06
Dean Franklin, Chloe Petts, Ashley John-Baptiste, Robyn Cowen
Mon, Dec 29 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
The Apprentice winner Dean Franklin, comedian Chloe Petts, TV presenter Ashley John-Baptiste and football commentator Robyn Cowen go under the spotlight, answering questions on the Hangover films, The Vicar of Dibley, the American soul singer Donny Hathaway and the original Karate Kid trilogy.
E07
Iwan Thomas, Sophie Aldred, Mobeen Azhar, Ashley James
Tue, Dec 30 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Former athlete Iwan Thomas, Doctor Who actor Sophie Aldred, journalist Mobeen Azhar and broadcaster Ashley James answer questions on the Oscar-winning film Forrest Gump, the actor Sylvester McCoy, Prince's Sign o' the Times album and the suffragette activist Lady Constance Lytton.
E08
Tia Kofi, Lauren Patel, Josh Jones, Izzie Balmer
Wed, Dec 31 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Drag performer Tia Kofi, actress Lauren Patel, comedian Josh Jones, and TV presenter and auctioneer Izzie Balmer are in the famous black chair answering questions on the Christopher Eccleston incarnation of Doctor Who, the Oscar-winning film musical La La Land, Lady Jane Grey and guinea pigs.
E09
Charlotte Hawkins, Stephen Bailey, Ekow Quartey, Belles Berry
Thu, Jan 1 2026 7:35 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Journalist and broadcaster Charlotte Hawkins, comedian Stephen Bailey, Amandaland actor Ekow Quartey and chef and author Belles Berry are in the spotlight tonight, answering questions on André Rieu, singer Cheryl, Arsenal's 'Invincibles' season and English physician Nicholas Culpeper.
E10
Colson Smith, Nadia Jae, Grace Campbell, Joel M
Fri, Jan 2 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Actor Colson Smith, radio presenter Nadia Jae, comedian Grace Campbell and Blue Peter presenter Joel M are in the famous black chair answering questions on Leeds United under Marcelo Bielsa, Marvel's Avengers films, the actor Robin Williams and the illusionist Darren Brown.
E11
Alexander Dragonetti, Janine Harouni, Laura Davies, Greg McHugh
Mon, Jan 5 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Alexander Dragonetti from The Traitors, comedian Janine Harouni, Major-winning golfer Dame Laura Davies and actor Greg McHugh are in the famous black chair, answering questions on subterranean London, the Toy Story films, the playing career of footballer Steven Gerrard and the original Indiana Jones trilogy.
E12
JB Gill, Susie McCabe, Lucy Shepherd, Richie Anderson
Mon, Jan 12 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
JLS singer and TV presenter JB Gill, comedian Susie McCabe, TV adventurer Lucy Shepherd, and radio and TV presenter Richie Anderson answer questions on the Bad Boys films, Margaret Thatcher, the British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and the singer Mel B.
E13
James Cracknell, Jen Brister, Craig Rowe, Bradley Riches
Mon, Jan 19 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Olympic rower James Cracknell, comedian Jen Brister, TV presenter Craig Rowe and actor Bradley Riches answer questions on the Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin, Tina Fey, Grace Jones and the stage and film musical Little Shop of Horrors.
E14
Stuart Pearce, Gemma Cairney, Axel Blake, Phil Dunning
Mon, Jan 26 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Clive Myrie asks the questions in the final episode of the series. Former footballer Stuart Pearce, TV and radio presenter Gemma Cairney, comedian Axel Blake, and writer and actor Phil Dunning are in the famous black chair, answering questions on UK punk rock 1976-1979, the British artist Pamela Colman Smith, the history of Marvel Comics and Paul O'Grady.
Cast
John Humphrys
as Host
Clive Myrie
as Host