Is What the Dickens? coming back?
What the Dickens? (2008–2009) on Sky Arts
About What the Dickens?
What the Dickens? ended on July 1, 2009, on Sky Arts. The show aired its final episode after its third season concluded in 2009.
What the Dickens? was a quiz series that premiered in 2008. It featured two teams competing weekly to demonstrate their knowledge of literature, ranging from classic authors like Marlowe to popular titles such as Mills and Boon. Hosted by Sandi Toksvig, the show aimed to challenge participants on their literary expertise through various questions and rounds.
The series included three seasons, with a total of 22 episodes. The cast was led by Sandi Toksvig as the presenter, alongside team captains Chris Addison, Sue Perkins, Tim Brooke-Taylor, and Dave Gorman. The episodes typically lasted 30 minutes.
What the Dickens? episode schedule
22 aired
Aired · 22
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2009 | S3·E6 | Episode Six |
| June 24, 2009 | S3·E5 | Episode Five |
| June 17, 2009 | S3·E4 | Episode Four |
| June 10, 2009 | S3·E3 | Episode Three |
| June 3, 2009 | S3·E2 | Episode Two |
| May 27, 2009 | S3·E1 | Episode One |
| January 14, 2009 | S2·E10 | Episode Ten |
| January 7, 2009 | S2·E9 | Episode Nine |
| December 31, 2008 | S2·E8 | Episode Eight |
| December 24, 2008 | S2·E7 | Episode Seven |
| December 17, 2008 | S2·E6 | Episode Six |
| December 10, 2008 | S2·E5 | Episode Five |
| December 3, 2008 | S2·E4 | Episode Four |
| November 26, 2008 | S2·E3 | Episode Three |
| November 19, 2008 | S2·E2 | Episode Two |
| November 12, 2008 | S2·E1 | Episode One |
| July 2, 2008 | S1·E6 | Episode Six |
| June 25, 2008 | S1·E5 | Episode Five |
| June 18, 2008 | S1·E4 | Episode Four |
| June 11, 2008 | S1·E3 | Episode Three |
| June 4, 2008 | S1·E2 | Episode Two |
| May 28, 2008 | S1·E1 | Episode One |
