Blankety Blank returns to ITV

The iconic game show Blankety Blank is returning to ITV for a one off Christmas special hosted by David Walliams and will be produced for the channel by Thames. 

“I have some very big shoes to fill as presenter of Blankety Blank, I loved Terry Wogan and Les Dawson as a child, and Paul O'Grady was absolutely hilarious. I hope I can bring this much loved show to life for a new generation” says David Walliams. 

Blankety Blank has previously been hosted by series regulars Terry Wogan, Les Dawson and Lily Savage.  The aim of the game is for two contestants to compete head to head to match the answers of six celebrity panellists on fill in the blank statements.  The winner goes through to the much-loved Supermatch game. 

"Blankety Blank is a much loved classic game show and this Christmas special on ITV will delight fans of the original whilst bringing it to life for a whole new generation.  David Walliams is the perfect host for this, he'll bring his comedic talents and warm personality to the show" says Peter Davey, ITV’s Head of Comedy Entertainment. 

“After 14 years off air, we are very excited to be bringing back such an iconic game show. With David Walliams at the helm, Blankety Blank will be packed with fun and laughter for the whole family to enjoy this Christmas.” Suzy Lamb, Head of Entertainment for Thames  

Blankety Blank is a Thames Production for ITV, commissioned by Peter Davey, ITV’s Head of Comedy Entertainment. The one off special will be overseen by Suzy Lamb, Head of Entertainment for Thames. Executive Producers are Suzy Lamb and Mel Balac.   

August 23, 2016 5:37am ET by ITV Press Centre   Comments (0)

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