Series synopsis
Britain's Got Talent is a British reality television series that premiered on ITV1 on June 9, 2007. It was created by Ken Warwick, Simon Cowell. It stars Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli.
Britain's best (and worst) variety acts compete to win a spot at the Royal Variety Show.
Premise
Britain's best (and worst) variety acts compete to win a spot at the Royal Variety Show.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Simon Cowell as Self - Judge
- Amanda Holden as Self - Judge
- Alesha Dixon as Self - Judge
- Bruno Tonioli as Self - Judge
- Declan Donnelly as Self - Host
- Anthony McPartlin as Self - Host
- Piers Morgan as Self - Judge
- David Hasselhoff as Self - Judge
Supporting cast
- Michael McIntyre as Self - Judge
- David Walliams as Self - Judge
Guest cast
- JJ Olatunji as Self - Judge
- Luke Johnson as Self - Dancer
- Tom Ball as Contestant
- Jasper Cherry as Self - Contestant
- Jon Courtenay as Self - Contestant / Special Guest
- Loren Allred as Self - Contestant
- Aidan McCann as Self - Contestant
- Davina McCall as Self
- Paul Manners as Self - Contestant
- Kika Green as Spelbound
- Stacey Solomon as Self - Judge
- Leon Ung as Self - Auditioner
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 317 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 13 | December 13, 2009 | December 18, 2022 |
| Season 1 | 10 | June 9, 2007 | June 17, 2007 |
| Season 2 | 14 | April 12, 2008 | May 31, 2008 |
| Season 3 | 14 | April 11, 2009 | May 30, 2009 |
| Season 4 | 18 | April 17, 2010 | June 5, 2010 |
| Season 5 | 19 | April 16, 2011 | June 4, 2011 |
| Season 6 | 17 | March 24, 2012 | May 12, 2012 |
| Season 7 | 18 | April 13, 2013 | June 8, 2013 |
| Season 8 | 18 | April 12, 2014 | June 7, 2014 |
| Season 9 | 18 | April 11, 2015 | May 31, 2015 |
| Season 10 | 18 | April 9, 2016 | May 28, 2016 |
| Season 11 | 18 | April 15, 2017 | June 3, 2017 |
| Season 12 | 18 | April 14, 2018 | June 3, 2018 |
| Season 13 | 19 | April 6, 2019 | June 2, 2019 |
| Season 14 | 15 | April 11, 2020 | October 10, 2020 |
| Season 15 | 14 | April 16, 2022 | June 5, 2022 |
| Season 16 | 14 | April 15, 2023 | June 4, 2023 |
| Season 17 | 14 | April 20, 2024 | June 2, 2024 |
| Season 18 | 14 | February 22, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
| Season 19 | 14 | February 21, 2026 | May 30, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Susan Boyle - I Dreamed a Dream | December 13, 2009 |
| 2 | Top Ten Moments: Our Top Ten Ant And Dec Moments | March 25, 2017 |
| 3 | Top Ten Moments: Top 10 Child Stars | April 1, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditions 1 | June 9, 2007 |
| 2 | Auditions 2 | June 10, 2007 |
| 3 | Auditions 3 | June 11, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 12, 2008 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 19, 2008 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 26, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditions 1 | April 11, 2009 |
| 2 |
Auditions 2 The auditions continue, with more from the best and worst talent in the country. Thousands of hopefuls of every age and background are out to win the grand prize of 100,000 pounds and a chance to strut their stuff at this year’s Royal Variety Performance. Judges Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden must sift through the wannabes and decide their fate. Ant and Dec are on hand to support the acts before and after they face the panel. |
April 18, 2009 |
| 3 | Auditions 3 | April 25, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditions 1 | April 17, 2010 |
| 2 | Auditions 2 | April 24, 2010 |
| 3 | Auditions 3 | May 1, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditions 1 | April 16, 2011 |
| 2 | Auditions 2 | April 23, 2011 |
| 3 | Auditions 3 | April 30, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditions 1 | March 24, 2012 |
| 2 | Auditions 2 | March 31, 2012 |
| 3 | Auditions 3 | April 7, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditions 1 | April 13, 2013 |
| 2 | Auditions 2 | April 20, 2013 |
| 3 | Auditions 3 | April 27, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditions 1 | April 12, 2014 |
| 2 | Auditions 2 | April 19, 2014 |
| 3 | Auditions 3 | April 26, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Auditions 1 The first set of hopefuls audition in front of the judges hoping to impress and gain a place in the next round of the competition. Calum and Jade Scott, Narinder Dhanni, Matt McCreary, Magdalena Stilova, Billy & Emily England, Ysgol Glanaethwy, Marion & Feathers, Marc Metral, Mal Jacobs and Ruby Red Performers are amongst the acts hoping to impress. |
April 11, 2015 |
| 2 | Auditions 2 | April 18, 2015 |
| 3 | Auditions 3 | April 25, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Auditions 1 The one and only, Britain’s Got Talent, is back and celebrating ten triumphant years of talent. The dream team of judges - Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams - once again take their places on the panel, in search of the most astonishing and exhilarating talent around. They are joined by the nation’s favourite TV duo, Ant & Dec, who will be on hand to encourage, congratulate and commiserate the acts whilst guiding the audience through the auditions. Together they have scoured the country looking for a winning act who can entertain the nation and capture the hearts and imaginations of the Great British public. |
April 9, 2016 |
| 2 |
Auditions 2 In the second episode of the brand new series of Britain’s Got Talent, the dream team of judges - Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams - once again take their places on the panel, as they continue their search of the most astonishing and exhilarating talent around. |
April 16, 2016 |
| 3 | Auditions 3 | April 23, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Auditions 1 Ant and Dec host the eleventh series of the UK's biggest talent show as judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams return to the panel for a sixth year. |
April 15, 2017 |
| 2 |
Auditions 2 Ant and Dec host the UK's biggest talent show as judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams take in the second round of weird and wonderful auditions. |
April 22, 2017 |
| 3 |
Auditions 3 Ant and Dec host the UK's biggest talent show as judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams take in more weird and wonderful auditions across the nation. |
April 29, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Auditions 1 The nation's favourite TV talent show, Britain's Got Talent, returns to our screens for a fun-filled 12th series packed full of variety. The kings and queens of entertainment Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams return once again to their rightful thrones on the judging panel in the search for the most exciting talent around. Over the past few months the dream team have travelled the length and breadth of the country looking for that winning act who can not only capture the heart and imagination of the Great British public but who is also fit to perform for a Royal. After an incredible series in 2017, this year's viewers will be surprised, charmed and moved to tears as a host of variety acts take to the stage. |
April 14, 2018 |
| 2 |
Auditions 2 The 12th series of Britain's Got Talent is back for its second fun-filled episode. The kings and queens of entertainment - Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams - return once again to their rightful thrones on the judging panel in the search for the most exciting talent around. The dream team have travelled the length and breadth of the country over the past few months to look for the act who can win over the British public and perform for a royal. |
April 21, 2018 |
| 3 |
Auditions 3 The 12th series of Britain's Got Talent continues in this third fun-filled episode. The kings and queens of entertainment Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams return to their rightful thrones on the judging panel in the search for the most exciting talent around. Over the past few months the dream team have travelled the length and breadth of the country looking for that winning act who can not only capture the heart and imagination of the Great British public but who is also fit to perform for a Royal. After an incredible series in 2017, this year's viewers will be surprised, charmed and moved to tears as a host of variety acts take to the stage. |
April 28, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditions 1 | April 6, 2019 |
| 2 | Auditions 2 | April 13, 2019 |
| 3 | Auditions 3 | April 20, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Auditions 1 Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams return as judges alongside the nation's favourite presenting duo, Ant and Dec, as the search for the most exciting talent around gets under way. |
April 11, 2020 |
| 2 |
Auditions 2 Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams continue their search for the best in British variety talent. Once again, the judges and Ant and Dec can put one contestant straight through to the semi-finals as their `Golden Buzzer' act. |
April 18, 2020 |
| 3 |
Auditions 3 The nation's favourite TV talent show, Britain's Got Talent, returns to our screens for a fun-filled 14th series packed full of variety. |
April 25, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Auditions 1 Following the search for Britain's next best talent act. The show features singers, dancers, comedians, variety, and unusual talents of all kinds as they compete for a cash prize and a chance to appear at the Royal Variety Performance. |
April 16, 2022 |
| 2 | Auditions 2 | April 17, 2022 |
| 3 | Auditions 3 | April 23, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Auditions 1 Brand new judge Bruno Tonioli joins Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, and Ant & Dec host the 16th series of the nation's most-loved variety talent show. |
April 15, 2023 |
| 2 |
Auditions 2 Bruno Tonioli joins the judges, as Ant & Dec host Series 16 of Britain's hit talent show. Auditions are in London and Manchester for the first time since before the pandemic. |
April 16, 2023 |
| 3 |
Auditions 3 More performers take to the stage in London and Manchester to try to impress judges Bruno Tonioli, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon and secure their place in the live-semi-finals. |
April 21, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Auditions #1 Ant and Dec return with the nationwide talent search, with a fresh batch of contestants taking to the stage in the hope of impressing judges Bruno Tonioli, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon and progressing to the semi-finals. |
April 20, 2024 |
| 2 |
Auditions #2 Ant and Dec host as more performers take to the stage to try to impress judges Bruno Tonioli, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon and secure their place in the live semi-finals, with the ultimate prize a life-changing £250,000 in cash and a spot on the bill of the Royal Variety Performance. |
April 21, 2024 |
| 3 |
Auditions #3 Ant and Dec host as more performers take to the stage to try to impress judges Bruno Tonioli, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon and secure their place in the live semi-finals, with the ultimate prize a life-changing £250,000 in cash and a spot on the bill of the Royal Variety Performance. |
April 27, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Auditions #1 Britain’s Got Talent makes a triumphant return to the stage as judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli and guest judge KSI reunite with hosts Ant & Dec in the search for Britain’s next talented superstar... and it’s set to be a golden year. |
February 22, 2025 |
| 2 |
Auditions #2 Performing for the judges this week are prehistoric rockers Heavysaurus, dancer Binita Chetry, singing sensation Stacey, and more surprises along the way. |
March 1, 2025 |
| 3 |
Auditions #3 The nation's most beloved talent competition continues with more thrilling acts performing for Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli guest judge KSI. |
March 8, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Auditions #1 The show returns with more hopefuls welcomed by the award-winning Ant & Dec before showing their talents to judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and new addition KSI. |
February 21, 2026 |
| 2 |
Auditions #2 The search for the most spectacular entertainers to hit these shores continues in Blackpool as more hopefuls are welcomed by award-winning hosts Ant & Dec and face the judges. |
February 28, 2026 |
| 3 |
Auditions #3 The search for the most spectacular entertainers to hit these shores continues in Blackpool as more hopefuls are welcomed by award-winning hosts Ant & Dec and face the judges. |
March 7, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 9, 2007 |
| Last aired | May 16, 2026 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Saturday at 19:00:00 |