Is Blankety Blank coming back?
Blankety Blank (2020–present) on BBC One
The answer: Yes — returns today.
Next episode · S05E05 · "Julian Clary, Sophie Willan, Harry Pinero, Liza Tarbuck, Judi Love, Tom Allen" · on BBC One
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About Blankety Blank
Blankety Blank is currently airing on BBC One; the next episode airs 2026-05-09. The show premiered on December 25, 2020, and is a game show where celebrities help contestants fill in the missing blanks of phrases across multiple rounds to win prizes. It has been a popular entertainment series since its debut, with new episodes airing regularly as part of its ongoing fifth season. The show features celebrity guests and a humorous format that has kept audiences engaged over its run.
The series is hosted by Bradley Walsh and has a runtime of approximately 35 minutes per episode. It is categorized as a game show, first launched in 2020, and continues to be broadcast on BBC One.
Blankety Blank episode schedule
1 upcoming · 43 aired . Next episode: May 9, 2026.
Upcoming · 1
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | S5·E5 | Julian Clary, Sophie Willan, Harry Pinero, Liza Tarbuck, Judi Love, Tom Allen |
Aired · 43
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
