Blankety Blank Christmas Special | Preview (BBC One)

The iconic gameshow Blankety Blank returns for a festive special on BBC One. Bradley Walsh is joined by six big name celebrities who will help four contestants to try and win some of telly’s most ‘unique’ prizes by filling in the missing BLANKS.

In this festive addition, joining the panel this week are Jane McDonald, Joel Dommett, Jonathan Ross, Oti Mabuse, Sara Pascoe, The Vivienne. The show will then return for a brand new series next year as part of a double recommission announced by BBC One.

Both series, each with 10 episodes, will be hosted once again by one of the nation’s most beloved presenters, Bradley Walsh. In each episode Bradley will be joined by six big name celebrities who will be helping four contestants try to win some of telly’s most ‘unique’ prizes.

All that stands in the way is a series of statements with missing BLANKS. Contestants just need to fill in the blanks and if their answer matches those of the celebrities’, they’re in with a chance of taking home the goods, which can vary anywhere from an inflatable hot tub to a garden shed. And for those not lucky enough to make it all the way, there is of course the iconic consolation prize, the Blankety Blank cheque book and pen.

Watched by audiences of up to 4.1m viewers and regularly the most watched show in its time slot, the third series of Blankety Blank included big guest names such as Alison Hammond, Babatunde Aleshe, Rob Beckett, Sue Perkins and Rylan Clark. Viewers can expect to see more well-known stars take to the panel and more hilarious responses to seemingly simple missing BLANKS.

Since its initial launch in 1979, Blankety Blank continues to be a staple show in the schedules, with the revamped series bringing in brand-new audiences to the much-loved format.

Blankety Blank: Christmas Special will air Boxing Day at 9pm on BBC One.