The iconic quiz show that captivated the country in the 1970s is back, launching a new series after a hiatus since 1997. Each week, four contestants will be challenged on a specific topic and general knowledge, seated in the show's familiar…

John Humphrys quizzes four contestants on their areas of expertise: the life and times of Maximilien Robespierre, the television series *Blackadder*, the history of Victorian Britain (1837-1901), and the life and films of Audrey Hepburn.

Four more contestants step forward, ready to face the challenge of answering questions spanning specialized fields and broad knowledge. The questions are posed by John Humphrys.

Four additional contestants will test their knowledge against John Humphrys's formidable presence on the iconic black chair, striving to demonstrate expertise in their respective fields.

Four additional contestants will test their knowledge against John Humphrys's formidable questioning. They step forward, seeking to demonstrate mastery in their respective fields.

Four more hopefuls will face the formidable gaze of John Humphrys tonight. The panel of expert topics includes British History since 1945, the fashions of the 20th century, English and Scottish racecourses and their associated events, and t…

Four additional contestants take their place on the iconic black chair as John Humphrys poses questions spanning the history of English castles, British television comedy from the 1970s to the 1990s, the natural world of Great Britain, and …

Tonight’s program explores an eclectic range of subjects: The Simpsons, the Roman Emperor Nero, the band The Who, and the poet Laurie Lee. John Humphrys challenges four further contestants on the iconic black chair.

The House of Godwin (AD 1000-1066), the life and films of Grace Kelly, the life and work of singer Dalida, and World Cup cricket (1972-2003) form the specialized knowledge tested as four new contestants face the iconic black chair and a rel…

Four new contestants face the daunting black chair and the insightful questioning of John Humphrys, this time delving into the religious paintings of Rembrandt van Rijn, the radio comedy of the BBC from 1940 to 1960, the novels of Graham Gr…

Four contestants navigate a series of challenging questions posed by John Humphrys, delving into the intricacies of the Harry Potter films, the history of English league football grounds since 1945, the musical compositions of Randy Newman,…

Tonight’s quiz features in-depth explorations of diverse subjects: the universe of *Red Dwarf*, the artistic legacy of Shostakovich, the literary world of Kingsley Amis, and the historical significance of Florence Nightingale. Four more con…

In the opening round of the quarter-finals, four contestants will test their knowledge across a diverse range of specialized topics. These include the cinematic artistry of Alfred Hitchcock, the tumultuous reign of Henry VIII and his six wi…

The second quarter-final delves into specialized topics: the films of Vincente Minnelli, the life and works of Charles Dickens, boys' comics and periodicals from 1940 to 1960, and the city of Buenos Aires. Questioning these subjects is John…

Tonight's third quarter-final delves into the distinct realms of Lawrence of Arabia, the unsettling visions of Clive Barker, the sardonic wit of Tony Hancock, and the intricate world of Gilbert and Sullivan. The discussion will be guided by…

Those who grace the iconic black chair grapple with perplexing inquiries spanning the realm of 1980s pop, the comedic brilliance of Monty Python, the tumultuous history of the War of the Roses, and the evolution of children's literature fro…

The Lowry Centre in Salford will host the final round, where four finalists will face the challenge of the iconic black chair and John Humphrys's probing questions. Their subjects range from the life and works of Marc Chagall to internation…