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The show in which two contestants engage in a battle of wits, competing against the clock in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.

Show Info

Network: United Kingdom Channel 4 (1982 - now)
Schedule: Weekdays at 14:10 (50 min)
Status: Running; returning January 2026
Show Type: Game Show
Episodes ordered: 125 episodes

Official site: www.channel4.com

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Next Episode

Episode 1

Episode 93x01; Jan 5, 2026

Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Debbie McGee in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
92x125: Episode 125Dec 19, 2025
92x124: Episode 124Dec 18, 2025
92x123: Episode 123Dec 17, 2025
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