Blankety Blank
Series Overview
Blankety Blank is a British comedy game show based on the 1977–1979 Australian game show Blankety Blanks. The British version ran from 18 January 1979 to 12 March 1990 on BBC One, hosted first by Terry Wogan and later by Les Dawson. Regular members of the celebrity panel on this version included Kenny Everett, Lorraine Chase, Gareth Hunt, Gary Davies, and Cheryl Baker. A revival fronted by Lily Savage was produced by the BBC from 26 December 1997 to 28 December 1999, followed by ITV from 7 January 2001 to 10 August 2002. This version was produced by Grundy, then Thames.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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17 Seasons • 286 Episodes
30 min per episode
1979 – 2002
Premiered: Thu, Jan 18, 1979
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 17, Episode 13: “Episode 13”
"The atmosphere in here tonight, can you feel it?" asks Lily, "It's like a public hanging." On the panel for the first and only time is Michael Garner, joined by regulars Carol Smillie and Judith Chalmers.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
16 Episodes →
Season 2
17 Episodes →
Season 3
16 Episodes →
Season 4
17 Episodes →
Season 5
14 Episodes →
Season 6
15 Episodes →
Season 7
14 Episodes →
Season 8
11 Episodes →
Season 9
22 Episodes →
Season 10
22 Episodes →
Season 11
22 Episodes →
Season 12
12 Episodes →
Season 13
21 Episodes →
Season 14
14 Episodes →
Season 15
13 Episodes →
Season 16
20 Episodes →
Season 17
20 Episodes →
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Blankety Blank (1 of 4)
Type: Clip • Published 2008-12-02
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blankety Blank
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What is Blankety Blank about?
Blankety Blank is a British comedy game show based on the 1977–1979 Australian game show Blankety Blanks. The British version ran from 18 January 1979 to 12 March 1990 on BBC One, hosted first by Terry Wogan and later by Les Dawson. Regular members of the celebrity panel on this version included Kenny Everett, Lorraine Chase, Gareth Hunt, Gary Davies, and Cheryl Baker. A revival fronted by Lily Savage was produced by the BBC from 26 December 1997 to 28 December 1999, followed by ITV from 7 January 2001 to 10 August 2002. This version was produced by Grundy, then Thames.
How many seasons does Blankety Blank have?
Blankety Blank comprises 17 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Blankety Blank?
Key cast members in Blankety Blank include Paul O'Grady.
Who created or directed Blankety Blank?
Blankety Blank was developed and directed by Not specified.