Play to the Whistle

Play to the Whistle (2015-2017)

EndedPanel Show showComedy, Family

Play to the Whistle is a British comedy panel game show that airs on ITV with the first episode broadcast on 11 April 2015.

In each episode two teams of three compete in sports knowledge rounds and physical games to achieve points for their teams, at the end the team with the most points is declared the winner.

The show is hosted by Holly Willoughby. One team is captained by entertainer, actor and presenter Bradley Walsh and the other team is captained by professional footballer Frank Lampard. Lampard is joined by comedian Romesh Ranganathan as a regular panellist.Seann Walsh, also a comedian, is the resident scorer and former professional footballerJimmy Bullard is the host's assistant.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E06Episode 6Apr 4, 2017
S03E05Episode 5Mar 28, 2017
S03E04Episode 4Mar 21, 2017
S03E03Episode 3Mar 14, 2017
S03E02Episode 2Mar 7, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When was the Play to the Whistle premiere?

Play to the Whistle premiered on April 8, 2015.

Who is the host of Play to the Whistle?

Holly Willoughby is the host of Play to the Whistle.

Who are the team captains on Play to the Whistle?

Bradley Walsh and Frank Lampard are the team captains on Play to the Whistle.

Do the team captains participate in the games on Play to the Whistle?

Yes, the team captains participate in the games on Play to the Whistle.

How many celebrity guests are there on each episode of Play to the Whistle?

There are two celebrity guests on each episode of Play to the Whistle.

How many rounds are there in each episode of Play to the Whistle?

There are four rounds in each episode of Play to the Whistle.

What type of games are played on Play to the Whistle?

Play to the Whistle features a mix of physical challenges, observational quizzes and football-related games.

Is Play to the Whistle a live show?

No, Play to the Whistle is pre-recorded.

How long is each episode of Play to the Whistle?

Each episode of Play to the Whistle is 50 minutes long.

Where is Play to the Whistle filmed?

Play to the Whistle is filmed at the ITV London Studios.

How many teams compete on Play to the Whistle?

There are two teams that compete on Play to the Whistle.

Is there a prize for the winning team on Play to the Whistle?

No, there is no prize for the winning team on Play to the Whistle.

How many episodes are there in the first season of Play to the Whistle?

There are six episodes in the first season of Play to the Whistle.

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