Blankety Blank

Blankety Blank (2020- )

RunningGame Show show

Celebrities help contestants by filling in the missing blanks of phrases over a series of rounds to help win some brilliant prizes.

Network
Scheduleevery Saturday at 20:25 (35 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E10Sue Perkins, Iain Stirling, Dermot O'Leary, Naga Munchetty, Ellie Simmonds, Layton WilliamsJun 21, 2025
S04E09Jack Dee, Rob Beckett, Lucy Beaumont, Steph McGovern, Kelly Holmes, Omid DjaliliJun 14, 2025
S04E08Jenny Eclair, Jon Richardson, Tom Allen, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Rustie Lee, Angela ScanlonJun 7, 2025
S04E07Sue Perkins, Ashley Roberts, John Barnes, Richard Ayoade, Janet Street-Porter, Guz KhanMay 31, 2025
S04E06Brian Conley, Kate Garraway, Jonathan Ross, Ruth Madeley, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Phil WangMay 24, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Blankety Blank premiere?

Blankety Blank did not have a premiere in 2020 as there was no production or broadcast of the show that year.

Who was the original host of Blankety Blank?

The original host of Blankety Blank was Terry Wogan.

How many different hosts did Blankety Blank have over the years?

Blankety Blank had six different hosts throughout its run, including Les Dawson, Lily Savage, Paul O'Grady, and others.

What is Blankety Blank known for?

Blankety Blank is known for its comedic format and its use of a panel of celebrities to fill in the missing words in a sentence.

What was the format of a typical Blankety Blank episode?

A typical Blankety Blank episode involved contestants guessing the missing words in a sentence, with help from a panel of celebrities.

Who were some of the celebrity panelists on Blankety Blank?

Some celebrity panelists on Blankety Blank included Lulu, Les Dennis, and Kenny Everett, among others.

What were some of the prizes given on Blankety Blank?

Prizes given on Blankety Blank varied but included cash, holiday trips, and household appliances.

Was Blankety Blank ever cancelled and then brought back?

Yes, Blankety Blank was cancelled by the BBC in 1990 but then brought back a few years later with a new host.

How long did the original run of Blankety Blank last?

The original run of Blankety Blank lasted from 1979 to 1990.

Was Blankety Blank a popular show during its original run?

Yes, Blankety Blank was a popular show during its original run and regularly drew in millions of viewers.

Was Blankety Blank ever adapted into an international format?

Yes, Blankety Blank was adapted into various international formats, including in the United States as "Match Game".

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