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Michael McIntyre's Big Show - Episode Guide

Season 1

Michael Ball, Tinie Tempah, Geri Horner

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Apr 16, 2016 (55 min)

Michael Ball, Tinie Tempah, Geri Horner

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from multi award-winning rap superstar Tinie Tempah and an acrobatic performance from the Peres Brothers Group. Plus one unsuspecting member of the public gets the surprise of their life when they become the unexpected star of the show.

Jess Glynne, Jamie Allan, Bryan Adams, Josh Widdicombe, Ronan Keating

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Apr 23, 2016 (55 min)

Jess Glynne, Jamie Allan, Bryan Adams, Josh Widdicombe, Ronan Keating

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from rock legend Bryan Adams and superstar Jess Glynne, comedy from Josh Widdicombe and a jaw-dropping British television debut from Canadianacrobatic duo Chilly and Fly. Plus one unsuspecting member of the public gets the surprise of their life when they become the unexpected star of the show, and Irish pop star Ronan Keating hands over his phone for another celebrity edition of Send to All.

James Morrison, Rod Stewart, Romesh Ranganathan, Peter Jones

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Apr 30, 2016 (55 min)

James Morrison, Rod Stewart, Romesh Ranganathan, Peter Jones

The comedian hosts another evening of entertainment at London's Theatre Royal on Drury Lane. This time he invites music industry veteran Rod Stewart and pop-rock singer James Morrison to perform, along with Extreme Flamenco fusion dancers, Los Vivancos, and comedian Romesh Ranganathan. The host also hijacks Dragons' Den star Peter Jones' mobile phone in Celebrity Send To All, which sees him fire off an embarrassing message to all the contacts in Jones' directory, and makes dreams come true for an unsuspecting electrician in Unexpected Star.

Years & Years, Rob Beckett, Cirque du Soleil, Bruno Tonioli

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: May 7, 2016 (55 min)

Years & Years, Rob Beckett, Cirque du Soleil, Bruno Tonioli

Michael McIntyre's brand new Saturday night entertainment show continues. There is music from Years and Years, comedy from Rob Beckett and an astonishing acrobatic performance from one of Cirque du Soleil.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli plays Michael's favourite game 'Send To All', which sees Michael sending a text to Bruno's phone book. This week's Unexpected Star is a handyman, who gets the shock of his life when his ambition is realised on the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane stage.

Katherine Jenkins, Colin Cloud, Robbie Savage

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: May 21, 2016 (55 min)

Katherine Jenkins, Colin Cloud, Robbie Savage

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Katherine Jenkins and a performance from mind magician Colin Cloud. A florist gets the surprise of her life when she becomes the unexpected star of the show, and former Welsh international footballer Robbie Savage hands over his phone for another celebrity edition of Send to All.

All Saints, Alex Jones

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: May 28, 2016 (50 min)

All Saints, Alex Jones

All Saints provide the music and sing us out for the series with a classic track. An audience member is also in for a huge surprise when one of his most prized possessions goes on the trip of a lifetime!

The series finale wouldn't be complete without Send To All, which sees Michael going through Alex Jones phone and sending a text to her contacts. The final Unexpected Star is not to be missed as Michael makes a plasterer's dreams comes true.

Season 2

Ellie Goulding, The Cast of 'School of Rock', Olly Murs

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2016

Ellie Goulding, The Cast of 'School of Rock', Olly Murs

This week there is an exquisite musical performance from Ellie Goulding, an exclusive look at the brand new musical School Of Rock, and a grandfather surprises his grandson with hilarious results.

Plus it's a family affair when Olly Murs plays celebrity Send To All. Michael has fun looking through Olly's phone before sending a text to his contacts. Unexpected Star also returns, but this series it's been taken up a notch.

Tonight Michael makes a firefighter's dream of performing on the West End stage come true.

Russell Howard, One Republic, Alexander Armstrong

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2016

Russell Howard, One Republic, Alexander Armstrong

This week there is comedy from funny man Russell Howard, a performance from One Republic and an audience member gets the shock of her life when she plays Soap Or Nope ahead of her 80th birthday.

Furthermore, Alexander Armstrong hands over his phone to play celebrity Send To All, where Michael sends a text of his choosing to Alexander's phone contacts. Michael goes undercover to surprise this week's youngest ever Unexpected Star.

Sarah Millican, Tom Odell, Shane Filan, Carol Vorderman

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2016

Sarah Millican, Tom Odell, Shane Filan, Carol Vorderman

This week on Michael McIntyre's Big Show there is comedy from Sarah Millican, Tom Odell performs, and a member of the public is in for a shock when he keeps bumping into his hero!

In addition, Carol Vorderman is in the royal box to play celebrity Send To All and allows Michael to send a text to her phone contacts. A mother of two has her moment in the spotlight when she becomes the Unexpected Star of the show, but not before taking a trip to the Unexpected Bar - where she has a surprise encounter with her idol, Westlife's Shane Filan.

Expect an evening full of celebrity guests, musical performances, stand up, shocks and surprises.

Rick Astley, Olly Murs, Rebecca Adlington

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Dec 10, 2016

Rick Astley, Olly Murs, Rebecca Adlington

This week Rick Astley sings a classic and his new single, Olly Murs performs and two little producers take over the show much to their mum's surprise.

Double gold medal Olympian Rebecca Adlington plays celebrity Send To All, where Michael sends a text to all of her phone contacts. Michael makes a trainee teacher's dreams of performing in the West End come true when she thinks she is helping at an art gallery, but ends up being the Unexpected Star of the show.

Sting, Jack Whitehall, David Brent, Jamie Oliver

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2016

Sting, Jack Whitehall, David Brent, Jamie Oliver

In the penultimate episode of Michael McIntyre's Big Show expect a hilarious night full of celebrity guests, musical performances, comedy and audience surprises.

The legend that is Sting sings a classic and his new single, plus there is comedy from Jack Whitehall and a very special performance from David Brent.

Jamie Oliver plays celebrity Send To All where Michael sends a text of his choosing to Jamie's phone contacts. 'Unexpected Star' has a twist this week when two people from the same family get the surprise of their lifetimes.

Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show - Michael Ball and Alfie Boe, Aled Jones, Nan, Kevin the Teenager

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Dec 24, 2016

Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show - Michael Ball and Alfie Boe, Aled Jones, Nan, Kevin the Teenager

Michael McIntyre has a treat for you this Christmas when his Big Show, filmed in front of a live audience at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, gets festive.

There is a merry performance from Michael Ball and Alfie Boe; Aled Jones is joined by a very special guest as he plays Celebrity Send To All; Unexpected Star reaches epic proportions when Michael surprised an entire choir and there are lots of yuletide games and celebrity guest appearances form Nan (Catherine Tate), Kevin the teenager (Harry Enfield) and more.

This is one Christmas extravaganza not to be missed!

Season 3

Emeli Sande, Ed Balls, Joe Lycett

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2017

Emeli Sande, Ed Balls, Joe Lycett

Ed Balls plays Celebrity Send to All, and there is music from chart sensation Emeli Sande and stand-up comedy from rising star Joe Lycett. Michael plays the Midnight Game Show and performs some of his own unmissable new comedy material, and one unsuspecting member of the public gets the surprise of their life when they become the Unexpected Star of the Show.

Danny Dyer, Gary Barlow, Clean Bandit, Russell Kane

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2017

Danny Dyer, Gary Barlow, Clean Bandit, Russell Kane

Albert Square favourite Danny Dyer hands over his phone in celebrity Send To All, and there's a very special appearance from Gary Barlow.

Plus there's music from Grammy Award winners Clean Bandit and stand-up comedy from Russell Kane.

There will also be unmissable new comedy material from Michael himself and one unsuspecting member of the public will get the surprise of their life when they become the Unexpected Star Of The Show.

Alan Shearer, Stereophonics, Jessie J

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2017

Alan Shearer, Stereophonics, Jessie J

Featuring music performances from the incredible Jessie J and Welsh rock heroes Stereophonics.

Football legend Alan Shearer hands over his phone in celebrity Send To All and Michael sneaks into another house in the jaw-dropping Midnight Gameshow.

There will be unmissable new comedy material from Michael himself and an extra in an advert finds himself centre stage as the Unexpected Star Of The Show.

Marvin Humes, Rochelle Humes, The Vamps, Jason Manford

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2017

Marvin Humes, Rochelle Humes, The Vamps, Jason Manford

TV presenters Marvin and Rochelle Humes both hand over their phones in the first ever double Send To All and there's music from pop rockers The Vamps.

There's music from global pop megastar Niall Horan and stand-up comedy from the hilarious Jason Manford.

There will also be unmissable new comedy material from Michael himself and an extra in an advert finds himself centre stage as the Unexpected Star Or The Show.

Miranda Hart, Niall Horan, Jon Richardson

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Dec 16, 2017

Miranda Hart, Niall Horan, Jon Richardson

National treasure Miranda Hart bravely gives Michael her phone in Celebrity Send To All.

Plus whose bedroom will Michael be sneaking into in the return of the shockingly brilliant Midnight Gameshow?

Plus there's comedy from Jon Richardson.

Plus an A&E doctor is fooled into thinking the theatre is actually a grand hotel, in the most ambitious Unexpected Star surprise ever.

Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show - Bill Bailey, Seal

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Dec 24, 2017 (65 min)

Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show - Bill Bailey, Seal

Michael McIntyre's annual festive special returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and big surprises!

Recorded at a packed Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London's West End, Michael McIntyre's Big Show is overflowing with performances from soul sensation Seal and comedy virtuoso Bill Bailey, as well as unmissable new stand-up material from Michael himself.

Plus Alesha Dixon will be bravely handing over their phone in Celebrity Send To All and Father Christmas gets the surprise of his life before delivering a spine-tingling finale as the Unexpected Star.

Season 4

Holly Willoughby, Little Mix

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2018

Holly Willoughby, Little Mix

Holly Willoughby hands over her phone in Send to All, and international superstars Little Mix perform their smash hit single Woman Like Me. Michael wakes up an unsuspecting person in the Wirral in the dead of night to play the jaw-dropping Midnight Gameshow, and at 91 years old, David gets the surprise of his life when he becomes the oldest ever Unexpected Star of the Show.

Bradley Walsh, Kylie Minogue, Jack Savoretti

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Nov 24, 2018

Bradley Walsh, Kylie Minogue, Jack Savoretti

Doctor Who star Bradley Walsh bravely hands over his phone to play Send To All. Pop sensation Kylie Minogue helps Michael surprise members of the audience before performing a beautiful ballad with Jack Savoretti. And a pilot receives an aeroplane-themed surprise to become the latest Unexpected Star of the Show.

Michael Bublé, Rita Ora, Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Langsford

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Dec 1, 2018

Michael Bublé, Rita Ora, Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Langsford

Join Michael McIntyre for an evening of big stars, big laughs and even bigger surprises as he is joined by superstars Michael Buble and chart-topper Rita Ora. Husband-and-wife presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford take part in a double Send to All, Michael is in Essex for the Midnight Gameshow, and there is another amazing performance from the Unexpected Star.

Josh Groban, Paloma Faith, Nile Rodgers & Chic

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2018

Josh Groban, Paloma Faith, Nile Rodgers & Chic

This week US actor and singer Josh Groban hands over his phone to play send to all and Michael heads to Newport to wake up another unsuspecting member of the public to play The Midnight Gameshow.

There's live music from chart topper Paloma Faith, legendary funk & soul singer Nile Rogers and Chic perform, and they'll be another amazing performance from our first couple for the Unexpected Star.

Anton Du Beke, Dani Dyer, Samira Mighty, Gino D'ACampo, Cheryl

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2018

Anton Du Beke, Dani Dyer, Samira Mighty, Gino D'ACampo, Cheryl

Michael McIntyre is back with another jam-packed show from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. This week, Strictly's very own Anton Du Beke hands over his phone for Send To All, and Love Islanders Dani Dyer and Samira Mighty help prank the latest Unexpected Star as the Theatre Royal is turned into a cinema.

Gino D'ACampo gets a rude awakening when he becomes the first celebrity to play The Midnight Gameshow and there's music from pop superstar Cheryl.

Michael Mcintyre's Big Christmas Show - Katherine Jenkins, Chris Kamara

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2018

Michael Mcintyre's Big Christmas Show - Katherine Jenkins, Chris Kamara

In this entertainment special recorded at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Michael presents a night packed with Christmas treats and unmissable surprises - including hilarious stand up from Michael and live music from Welsh soprano Katherine Jenkins.

Former footballer and TV presenter Chris Kamara - better known as Kammy - plays Send To All. what responses will he get to his unusual Christmas wish list?

A mum from York gets the surprise of her life to discover that Michael been in her house, he knows all about her! Closing the show a magical performance from the Unexpected Star, as 22 year-old Paige from Nottingham gets to sing one of the world's best known Christmas hits.

Peter Andre, Cheryl, George Ezra

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2019

Peter Andre, Cheryl, George Ezra

This week, pop star and Greatest Dancer dance captain Cheryl hands over her phone to play Send to All, singer Peter Andre gets a shock when Michael wakes him in the middle of the night as he becomes the second brave star to play The Celebrity Midnight Gameshow, and there is music from singer George Ezra. This week also sees the show's youngest Unexpected Star, 11-year-old Chloe, close the show with a show-stopping performance.

Snow Patrol, Alan Carr, Kerry Godliman, Oti Mabuse, Anthea Turner

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2019

Snow Patrol, Alan Carr, Kerry Godliman, Oti Mabuse, Anthea Turner

Michael McIntyre hosts the last in the series of his Saturday night entertainment show. Filmed in front of a live audience at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane the show is packed with big stars, big laughs and big surprises.

There's live music from Irish rockers Snow Patrol and stand-up from Kerry Godliman - and the series wouldn't be complete without the hilarious Send To All. This week presenter Alan Carr bravely hands his phone over to Michael as he sends a text to his contacts.

Ben gets the shock of his life when he is woken up in the middle of the night to play The Midnight Gameshow and finds not only Michael but Greatest Dancer judge Oti Mabuse and TV presenter Anthea Turner in his flat.

Michael makes another dream come true when Rachel from Bolton thinks she's going to the Museum Of Humanity, but ends up being the Unexpected Star of the show.

Season 5

Bear Grylls, Liam Payne, Björn Ulvaeus

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Nov 23, 2019

Bear Grylls, Liam Payne, Björn Ulvaeus

BAFTA award winner Michael McIntyre returns with a brand new series of his Big Show, filmed at the home of entertainment, the London Palladium. Survival expert Bear Grylls bravely hands over his phone in Send To All, pop sensation Liam Payne performs his latest hit single, Stack It Up, and there is an incredible performance from the Unexpected Star of the Show.

Emma Bunton, Judge Rinder, Freya Ridings

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Nov 30, 2019

Emma Bunton, Judge Rinder, Freya Ridings

This week, Spice Girl and presenter Emma Bunton hands over her phone to play Send To All, two brothers from Coventry visit a relaxing spa but are in for the shock of their lives when they find themselves on stage at The London Palladium as they become the Unexpected Stars.

Judge Rinder is the first celebrity this series to face a rude awakening in The Midnight Gameshow, and breakthrough singer-songwriter Freya Ridings will also be performing her massive hit, Castles.

Camila Cabello, Harry Redknapp, Westlife

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Dec 7, 2019

Camila Cabello, Harry Redknapp, Westlife

Michael is joined at the London Palladium by Camila Cabello and Harry Redknapp, and Westlife are surprised for an extra special instalment of Midnight Gameshow.

Robbie Williams, Ian Wright

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Dec 21, 2019

Robbie Williams, Ian Wright

Robbie Williams surprises some karaoke-singing members of the audience with special renditions of his classic hits in Robbie-oke.

Season 6

Rylan, Joel Corry, Tom Grennan

Episode: 6x01 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2023

Rylan, Joel Corry, Tom Grennan

Bafta award winner Michael McIntyre returns with his Big Show, filmed at London's prestigious Theatre Royal Drury Lane. TV and radio's Rylan Clark bravely hands over his phone in Send to All, Joel Corry and Tom Grennan perform their smash hit Lionheart (Fearless), an unsuspecting Antiques Roadshow fan gets the biggest surprise of their life, and there's an incredibly heartwarming performance from the Unexpected Star of the Show.

Alison Hammond, Peter Crouch, George Ezra

Episode: 6x02 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2023

Alison Hammond, Peter Crouch, George Ezra

Bafta-winning comedian Michael McIntyre hosts an unmissable night of entertainment filmed at London's prestigious Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.

Much-loved TV star Alison Hammond bravely hands over her phone to play Send to All, footballing legend Peter Crouch is rudely awakened for a very special Midnight Gameshow in Portugal, multi-platinum-selling singing sensation George Ezra performs his latest hit single, Sweetest Human Being Alive, and there's an outstanding performance from the Unexpected Star of the Show.

Jonathan Ross, Chris & Rosie Ramsey, Nile Rodgers, Chic

Episode: 6x03 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2023

Jonathan Ross, Chris & Rosie Ramsey, Nile Rodgers, Chic

The inimitable Jonathan Ross bravely hands over his phone for the starriest game of Send to All. Comedy's first couple, Chris and Rosie Ramsey, are rudely awakened for a Midnight Gameshow, while the legendary hitmaker Nile Rodgers, together with Chic, surprise some karaoke-singing members of the audience with special renditions of his classic hits in Nile-oke, before they raise the roof with a spectacular performance.

Lewis Capaldi

Episode: 6x04 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2023

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An unmissable night of entertainment filmed at London's prestigious Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Lewis Capaldi bravely hands over his phone in Send to All before taking to the stage to perform his number one single Forget Me. One lucky football fan's boyhood dream comes true as he unknowingly signs for his team, and there's a feisty performance from our Unexpected Star of the Show.

Stacey Dooley, Olly Murs, Alexander Armstrong

Episode: 6x05 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2023

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Stacey Dooley bravely hands over her phone in Send to All, Olly Murs performs his single Dancing on Cars, there's a rude awakening for comedian Alexander Armstrong in the Midnight Gameshow, and there's a mind-blowing duet from our young Unexpected Stars of the Show.

Jermaine Jenas, Ellie Goulding

Episode: 6x06 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2023

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Michael McIntyre hosts an unmissable night of entertainment filmed at London's prestigious Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Jermaine Jenas bravely hands over his phone in Send to All, pop sensation Ellie Goulding performs her single Like a Saviour, a contestant has the surprise of her life when her episode of The Wheel keeps getting stranger, and there's a breathtaking duet from our two Unexpected Stars of the Show.

Season 7

Dermot O'Leary, Tony Hadley, Tom Kerridge & Jess Glynne

Episode: 7x01 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2024

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Bafta award winner Michael McIntyre returns with his Big Show, filmed at London's prestigious Theatre Royal Drury Lane. National treasure Dermot O'Leary bravely hands over his phone for Send to All. Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley gets the shock of his life as he becomes the first ever Unexpected Star... Star of the Show. Michelin starred chef Tom Kerridge helps Michael dish up an incredible prank on a member of the public. And pop sensation Jess Glynne performs.

Bradley Walsh, Katherine Ryan, Beverley Knight

Episode: 7x02 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2024

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Bafta award winner Michael McIntyre returns with his Big Show, filmed at London's prestigious Theatre Royal Drury Lane. National treasure Bradley Walsh is rudely awakened in The Midnight Gameshow, footballing legend Frank Lampard surprises a hugely deserving Unexpected Star of Show, Katherine Ryan gives Michael access to her star-studded phonebook in Send to All, and Beverley Knight gives a spectacular musical performance

Joe Lycett, James Arthur

Episode: 7x03 | Airdate: Jan 27, 2024

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Bafta award-winning comedian Michael McIntyre returns with his Big Show, filmed at London's prestigious Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Joe Lycett hands over his phone for a Send to All like no other, and an incredibly deserving Unexpected Star of the Show shares the stage with a mystery guest. Plus music from James Arthur, who performs a track from his latest album, and Michael takes his hit game show The Wheel on the road to surprise a family in Hull.

Alison Hammond, Ricky Wilson, Anne-Marie, James Blunt

Episode: 7x04 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2024

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Alison Hammond is rudely awoken in the Midnight Gameshow, Ricky Wilson is the Unexpected Star of the Show, Anne-Marie hands over her phone in Send to All, and James Blunt performs.

AJ Odudu, Zara Larsson

Episode: 7x05 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2024

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TV host AJ Odudu plays Send to All, and there's an ambitious indoor skydive prank for the Unexpected Star of the Show. Pop sensation Zara Larsson gives a show-stopping performance, and Michael is back on the road with The Wheel on Wheels to surprise a family somewhere in the UK.

Tom Allen, Chesney Hawkes, Eric Cantona

Episode: 7x06 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2024

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The hilarious Tom Allen bravely hands over his phone in Send to All. The One and Only Chesney Hawkes is duped into becoming the Unexpected Star… Star of the Show. Alex Jones, Jermaine Jenas and James Nesbitt pull off an incredible surprise on a One Show superfan, and football legend-turned-singer Eric Cantona performs an exclusive track from his debut.

Specials

Big Surprises

Episode: S04 Special | Airdate: Jan 19, 2019

Big Surprises

Michael McIntyre looks back over his favourite surprises and pranks from the last four series of his Big Show. The programme hears from Ed Balls, Alexander Armstrong and Carol Vorderman about what it was like to hand over their phone in Celebrity Send to All, while Gino D'Acampo relives what it was like waking up and finding Michael in his bedroom on Midnight Gameshow. We also hear from some of the unexpected stars about what it is like to find yourself on the stage in front of over 2,000 people. Closing the show is a series three unexpected star, Anush Hydros, who is now staring on the West End stage and takes part in a very special performance.

Funniest Bits

Episode: S07 Special | Airdate: Mar 30, 2024

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Bafta Award-winning comedian Michael McIntyre celebrates some of the most hilarious moments from ten years of his Big Show, featuring the iconic Send to All, Unexpected Star and Midnight Gameshow. Plus, a look back at our best karaoke surprises on unsuspecting members of the public, with help from singing superstars Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow and ABBA's Bjorn. As ever, it's packed with big stars, big laughs and even bigger surprises.

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