Is Blankety Blank coming back?
Blankety Blank (2020–present) on BBC One
The answer: Yes — returns today.
Next episode · S05E07 · "Helen George, Ria Lina, Dean McCullough, Josh Widdicombe, Sam Quek, Sam Campbell" · on BBC One
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About Blankety Blank
Blankety Blank is currently airing on BBC One; the next episode airs May 16, 2026. The show has been running since December 25, 2020, and continues to be part of the weekly schedule. It is in its fifth season, which began in December 2025.
Blankety Blank was a game show where celebrities helped contestants by filling in the missing blanks of phrases across multiple rounds to win prizes. The series is a revival of a classic format, featuring humorous interactions and guessing games that have been a staple of entertainment since its original run.
The show is hosted by Bradley Walsh and has a runtime of 35 minutes.
Blankety Blank episode schedule
2 upcoming · 45 aired . Next episode: May 30, 2026.
Upcoming · 2
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | S5·E7 | Helen George, Ria Lina, Dean McCullough, Josh Widdicombe, Sam Quek, Sam Campbell |
| June 6, 2026 | S5·E8 | Chris McCausland, Emmett J Scanlan, Melvin Odoom, Sue Perkins, Grace Dent, Vanessa Williams |
Aired · 45
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | S5·E6 | Jonathan Ross, Joanna Page, Harry Redknapp, Joe Swash, Susan Wokoma, Shazia Mirza |
| May 9, 2026 | S5·E5 | Julian Clary, Sophie Willan, Harry Pinero, Liza Tarbuck, Judi Love, Tom Allen |
| May 2, 2026 | S5·E4 | Joe Marler, Sue Perkins, Trevor Nelson, Josh Pugh, Tasha Ghouri, Sara Barron |
| April 18, 2026 | S5·E3 | Rhod Gilbert, Jill Scott, Aisling Bea, Guz Khan, Nitro, Rev Kate Bottley |
| April 11, 2026 | S5·E2 | Richard Ayoade, Alex Jones, Stephen Bailey, Nadia Jae, Gyles Brandreth, Roisin Conaty |
| December 20, 2025 | S5·E1 | Christmas Special |
| June 21, 2025 | S4·E10 | Sue Perkins, Iain Stirling, Dermot O'Leary, Naga Munchetty, Ellie Simmonds, Layton Williams |
| June 14, 2025 | S4·E9 | Jack Dee, Rob Beckett, Lucy Beaumont, Steph McGovern, Kelly Holmes, Omid Djalili |
| June 7, 2025 | S4·E8 | Jenny Eclair, Jon Richardson, Tom Allen, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Rustie Lee, Angela Scanlon |
| May 31, 2025 | S4·E7 | Sue Perkins, Ashley Roberts, John Barnes, Richard Ayoade, Janet Street-Porter, Guz Khan |
| May 24, 2025 | S4·E6 | Brian Conley, Kate Garraway, Jonathan Ross, Ruth Madeley, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Phil Wang |
| May 10, 2025 | S4·E5 | Josh Widdicombe, Judi Love, Aisling Bea, Kojey Radical, Jedward, Michelle Collins |
| May 3, 2025 | S4·E4 | Rob Beckett, Jordan Banjo, Emma Barton, Joe Swash, Joanne McNally, Su Pollard |
| April 26, 2025 | S4·E3 | Roisin Conaty, Sandi Toksvig, Fire, Desiree Burch, Paddy McGuinness, Joe Pasquale |
| April 19, 2025 | S4·E2 | Antony Cotton, Nish Kumar, Rosie Jones, Lesley Joseph, Shane Richie, Mel B |
| December 26, 2024 | S4·E1 | Christmas Special - Jane McDonald, Oti Mabuse, Joel Dommett, Jonathan Ross, Sara Pascoe, The Vivienne |
| November 18, 2023 | S3·E9 | Oti Mabuse, DJ Target, Yung Filly, Sue Perkins, Eamonn Holmes, Josie Gibson |
| November 11, 2023 | S3·E8 | Josh Widdicombe, Deborah Meaden, Russell Kane, Alison Hammond, Libby Clegg, Richie Anderson |
| November 4, 2023 | S3·E7 | Carol Vorderman, Clara Amfo, Johnny Vegas, Judi Love, Prue Leith, Asim Chaudhry |
| October 28, 2023 | S3·E6 | Fred Sirieix, Laura Whitmore, Eddie Kadi, Josh Widdicombe, Vanessa Feltz, Scarlett Moffatt |
| October 21, 2023 | S3·E5 | Kym Marsh, Jenny Ryan, Babatunde Aleshe, Chris McCausland, Michael Dapaah, Chizzy Akudolu |
| October 14, 2023 | S3·E4 | Phil Tufnell, Martine McCutcheon, Alex Brooker, Mel Giedroyc, Rev. Kate Bottley, Darren Harriott |
| October 7, 2023 | S3·E3 | Ricky Wilson, Sam Quek, Kerry Godliman, Shane Richie, Remi Burgz, Owen Warner |
| September 30, 2023 | S3·E2 | Jason Watkins, Layton Williams, Anthea Turner, Rob Beckett, Nadia Jae, Jill Scott |
| September 23, 2023 | S3·E1 | Rylan Clark, Emma Willis, Desiree Burch, Sue Perkins, Anita Rani, Iain Stirling |
| December 24, 2022 | S2·E10 | Christmas Special - Joanna Lumley, Alison Hammond, Alex Horne, Jonathan Ross, Joanna Page, Guz Khan |
| November 19, 2022 | S2·E9 | Shirley Ballas, HRVY, Gabby Logan, Chris McCausland, Michelle Visage, Chris Kamara |
| November 12, 2022 | S2·E8 | Konnie Huq, Sara Davies, Bruno Tonioli, Jo Brand, Jamie Laing, Natalie Cassidy |
| November 5, 2022 | S2·E7 | Motsi Mabuse, Saffron Barker, Sophie Duker, Jimmy Carr, Matt Baker, Bez |
| October 29, 2022 | S2·E6 | Stacey Dooley, Dion Dublin, Ed Gamble, Josh Widdicombe, Trisha Goddard, Chunkz |
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| October 22, 2022 | S2·E5 | Lawrence Chaney, Jermaine Jenas, Desiree Burch, Alan Davies, Roman Kemp, Scarlett Moffatt |
| October 15, 2022 | S2·E4 | Ashley Roberts, Ugo Monye, Rob Rinder, Judi Love, Rev Richard Coles, Joe Swash |
| October 8, 2022 | S2·E3 | Lorraine Kelly, Richard Madeley, Suzi Ruffell, Jimmy Carr, Su Pollard, Big Narstie |
| October 1, 2022 | S2·E2 | Anton Du Beke, Kadeena Cox, Tom Allen, Brian Conley, Lady Leshurr, Alex Brooker |
| September 24, 2022 | S2·E1 | Denise Van Outen, Ellie Simmonds, Chris Eubank, Frank Skinner, Vick Hope, Joey Essex |
| December 25, 2021 | S1·E10 | Christmas Special |
| December 4, 2021 | S1·E9 | Fay Ripley, Louis Smith, Sara Pascoe, Jo Brand, Janette Manrara, Martin Kemp |
| November 27, 2021 | S1·E8 | Tess Daly, Adil Ray, Roisin Conaty, Sue Perkins, Gregg Wallace, Mark Wright |
| November 20, 2021 | S1·E7 | David Haye, Esme Young, Sarah Hadland, Brian Conley, Alex Jones, Jordan North |
| November 6, 2021 | S1·E6 | Sally Lindsay, Andi Oliver, Chris McCausland, Jimmy Carr, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Melvin Odoom |
| October 30, 2021 | S1·E5 | Judy Murray, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Shappi Khorsandi, Rob Beckett, Ellie Taylor, Peter Andre |
| October 23, 2021 | S1·E4 | Rachel Riley, Baga Chipz, Liza Tarbuck, Rhod Gilbert, Ore Oduba, Scarlett Moffatt |
| October 16, 2021 | S1·E3 | John Thomson, Karim Zeroual, Sue Perkins, Joel Dommett, Gloria Hunniford, Judi Love |
| October 9, 2021 | S1·E2 | Tamzin Outhwaite, Craig Revel Horwood, Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe, Lady Leshurr, Ade Adepitan |
| October 2, 2021 | S1·E1 | Adjoa Andoh, Martine McCutcheon, Johnny Vegas, Jimmy Carr, Chizzy Akudolu, Joe Swash |
