Series synopsis
The Circle is a British reality television series that premiered on Channel 4 on September 18, 2018. It ended on April 9, 2021. It was created by Tim Harcourt. It stars Alice Levine, Maya Jama, Emma Willis and Sophie Willan.
Players from all walks of life will compete to win up to £50,000. All living in one modern block but separately in individual apartments, the players will never come face-to.face, and can only interact with one another through an specially-designed app called The Circle.
Premise
Players from all walks of life will compete to win up to £50,000. All living in one modern block but separately in individual apartments, the players will never come face-to.face, and can only interact with one another through an specially-designed app called The Circle.
Premise: Things are about to get spicy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alice Levine as Herself - Host
- Maya Jama as Herself - Host
- Emma Willis as Self - Host
- Sophie Willan as Self - Narrator
- Richard Madeley as Self
- Courtney Act as Self
- Scarlett Moffatt as Self
- Emelle Smith as Self
Supporting cast
- Andrea Denver as Self
- Katie Roe Carr as Self
- Zoë Ball as Self
Guest cast
- Richard Madeley as Self
- Courtney Act as Self
- Scarlett Moffatt as Self
- Emelle Smith as Self
- Andrea Denver as Self
- Katie Roe Carr as Self
- Zoë Ball as Self
Episodes
This series spans 8 seasons with 115 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | May 7, 2021 | May 7, 2021 |
| Season 1 | 19 | September 18, 2018 | October 16, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 22 | September 23, 2019 | October 18, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 21 | March 16, 2021 | April 9, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 13 | May 4, 2022 | May 25, 2022 |
| Season 5 | 13 | December 28, 2022 | January 18, 2023 |
| Season 6 | 13 | April 17, 2024 | May 8, 2024 |
| Season 7 | 13 | September 11, 2024 | October 2, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 7, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In the first episode, the players make themselves at home in their individual apartments, before creating their profiles. The wrong choice of picture could ruin their chance of winning up to £50,000. |
September 18, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 In their first full day in The Circle, the contestants are working on their gameplans. Dan and Alex become Influencers, with the power to remove a fellow player. Who do they pick? |
September 19, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The players win a special party. There's dancing, risqué party games and some late night pillow talk. And The Circle welcomes a new player to the game, Sinead - AKA 'Christopher'. |
September 20, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Live Launch Emma presents the live launch as eight players enter their apartments and face their first bombshell with an instant rating. Viewers get to vote as a celeb joins the game looking to cause trouble. |
September 24, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The players do an ice breaker. Celebrity catfish Richard Madeley awaits instruction. And the influencers decide who should be the first to be blocked from the game. |
September 25, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 James/Sammie starts to feel the pressure. The game heats up as Richard/Judy meets his new neighbours, before they rate each other for a second time. |
September 26, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The game begins as nine new players enter their brand-new luxury apartments, but one won't be staying for long... or will they!? And Emma Willis delivers a huge twist. |
March 16, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 One player is 'cloned' and it's a race against the clock to prove their identity. The players break the ice and a party brings them all together. |
March 17, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The players each give their second set of ratings - who will become an Influencer and who will be blocked from The Circle? |
March 18, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Spicy Start The players move in and virtually mingle, chatting about everything from beloved pups to pimple popping. But who will make the best first impression? |
May 4, 2022 |
| 2 |
Cake Me As I Am On the heels of a spicy twist, a new competitor makes his way into the game, the crew gets crafty with a cake challenge, and alliances take shape. |
May 4, 2022 |
| 3 |
90's Party Surprise A player bids farewell and shares parting advice. Two newbies join the game — armed with friendly banter and witch oil. Also, it's '90s party time! |
May 4, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Single and Ready to Mingle Eight players kick things off by discussing go-to dance moves, past relationships and more. First impressions form fast, so every emoji counts. |
December 28, 2022 |
| 2 |
An Unlikely Team Emerges After a shocking vote, two players get a big surprise. A funny new face has the chat laughing, while strategic cliques start to form behind the scenes. |
December 28, 2022 |
| 3 |
I Can't Believe I Just Sent That… One player opens up in a game of Truth Or Dare while another sets off catfish alarm bells. Two potential couples get their Circle flirt on. |
December 28, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New City Who Dis? First impressions are everything in Atlanta as players join The Circle, fire up the chat and find allies. But suspicions swirl when ratings are revealed. |
April 17, 2024 |
| 2 |
Bro Code With two new players in the group, one takes catfishing to another level. Bold personalities show initiative and form alliances to improve their ratings. |
April 17, 2024 |
| 3 |
I'm Only Human…or Am I? Mistrust breeds as the players absorb a recent revelation. After the group cracks jokes, a critical thinking test raises more questions than answers. |
April 17, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Disruption Begins From perfect profile pics to snappy hashtags, players aim to make dazzling first impressions in the chat. But will a dicey quiz reveal their true colors? |
September 11, 2024 |
| 2 |
It's MY Party… A twisty blocking shocks everyone, and two new faces enter the chat. The invite list for a VIP party ignites tension and creates new rivalries. |
September 11, 2024 |
| 3 |
Battle of the Influencers One player does damage control as a new couple forms. A pop culture quiz sparks suspicions of deception, and the influencers clash over a tense blocking. |
September 11, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 18, 2018 |
| Last aired | April 9, 2021 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 22:00:00 |