Skip to content
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? poster
6.7 / 10(33 votes)IMDbUFirst Aired: 199836 Seasons

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Series Overview

A game show created in the United Kingdom, in which contestants attempt to answer general knowledge questions in an intimidating atmosphere in order to scoop the £1 million top prize. The original series was hosted by Chris Tarrant, and its modern-day revival is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.

Play Series

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionReality
Original Network
ITV1
Episodes & Seasons

36 Seasons • 696 Episodes

45 min per episode

Air Date Window

1998 – Present

Premiered: Fri, Sep 4, 1998

Created By
Steven KnightSteven Knight
David Briggs
Mike Whitehill

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Jun 7, 2026

Season 36, Episode 22: “Sun 7th Jun 9pm”

Another line-up of contestants answer questions that could change their lives - with the four lifelines Ask the Audience, Phone a Friend, 50-50 and Ask the Host available to them if they get stuck. Jeremy Clarkson hosts

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Series 8 Official Trailer | Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-30

Check streaming options on JustWatch

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Steven Knight, David Briggs, Mike Whitehill

Original Score & Music

Matthew Strachan, Keith Strachan

Department Leadership Roster

Matthew Strachan

Original Music Composer

Keith Strachan

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: U

U: Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.

Shows Similar to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Series sharing comparable tone, character dynamics, and narrative themes

  • 8.0
  • 9.0
  • 9.5
  • 6.0
  • 4.0
  • 5.1
  • 8.8
  • 7.5
  • 8.0
  • 7.3

More Series Like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.

6.3
6.5
7.4
6.9
6.9
7.7
7.2
5.8
6.1
6.7
7.5
7.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? about?

A game show created in the United Kingdom, in which contestants attempt to answer general knowledge questions in an intimidating atmosphere in order to scoop the £1 million top prize. The original series was hosted by Chris Tarrant, and its modern-day revival is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.

How many seasons does Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? have?

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? comprises 36 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire??

Key cast members in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? include Jeremy Clarkson.

Who created or directed Who Wants to Be a Millionaire??

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? was developed and directed by Steven Knight, David Briggs, Mike Whitehill.