Series synopsis
Michael McIntyre's Big Show is a British comedy family television series that premiered on BBC One on April 16, 2016. It was created by Michael McIntyre. It stars Michael McIntyre, Louie Spence, Andrea Bocelli and Camila Cabello.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show is a British variety and stand-up comedy television series, presented by British comedian, presenter and former Britain's Got Talent judge Michael McIntyre.
Premise
Michael McIntyre's Big Show is a British variety and stand-up comedy television series, presented by British comedian, presenter and former Britain's Got Talent judge Michael McIntyre.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael McIntyre as Self - Host
- Louie Spence as Self - Participant
- Andrea Bocelli as Self - Performer
- Camila Cabello as Self - Performer
- Emma Bunton as Self - Participant
- Freya Ridings as Self - Performer
- Bear Grylls as Self - Interviewed Guest
- Liam Payne as Self - Performer
Supporting cast
- Robbie Williams as Self - Performer
- Sharon Osbourne as Self - Participant
- Craig Revel Horwood as Self - Participant
- Ian Wright as Self - Participant
- Paul Sinha as Himself
- Mark Labbett as Himself
- Harry Redknapp as Self - Participant
- Dermot O'Leary as Self - Interviewed Guest
- Tom Kerridge as Self - Expert
- Tony Hadley as Self - Music
- Bradley Walsh as Self - Interviewed Guest
- Beverley Knight as Self - Music
Guest cast
- Louie Spence as Self - Participant
- Andrea Bocelli as Self - Performer
- Camila Cabello as Self - Performer
- Emma Bunton as Self - Participant
- Freya Ridings as Self - Performer
- Bear Grylls as Self - Interviewed Guest
- Liam Payne as Self - Performer
- Robbie Williams as Self - Performer
- Sharon Osbourne as Self - Participant
- Craig Revel Horwood as Self - Participant
- Ian Wright as Self - Participant
- Paul Sinha as Himself
Episodes
This series spans 10 seasons with 62 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 6 | January 24, 2019 | March 30, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 6 | April 16, 2016 | May 28, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 6 | November 19, 2016 | December 24, 2016 |
| Season 3 | 6 | November 18, 2017 | December 24, 2017 |
| Season 4 | 8 | November 17, 2018 | January 12, 2019 |
| Season 5 | 6 | November 23, 2019 | December 25, 2019 |
| Season 6 | 6 | January 14, 2023 | February 18, 2023 |
| Season 7 | 6 | January 13, 2024 | February 17, 2024 |
| Season 8 | 6 | January 18, 2025 | February 22, 2025 |
| Season 9 | 6 | January 17, 2026 | February 28, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Big Surprises Michael McIntyre looks back over his favourite surprises and pranks from the last four series of his Big Show. |
January 24, 2019 |
| 2 |
Big Laughs - Episode 1 Michael McIntyre looks back at some of his favourite moments from his Big Show, including unforgettable Send to Alls with presenter Holly Willoughby and chef Jamie Oliver. |
June 13, 2020 |
| 3 |
Big Laughs - Episode 2 Highlights from Michael's Big Show, including Send to Alls with Doctor Who star Bradley Walsh and comedian Alan Carr, and a Midnight Gameshow featuring chef Gino D'Acampo. |
June 20, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from multi award-winning rap superstar Tinie Tempah and an acrobatic performance from the Peres Brothers Group. Plus one unsuspecting member of the public gets the surprise of their life when they become the unexpected star of the show. |
April 16, 2016 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Bryan Adams and Jess Glynne and comedy from Josh Widdicombe. |
April 23, 2016 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Rod Stewart and James Morrison, comedy from Romesh Ranganathan and a performance by dancing brothers Los Vivancos. |
April 30, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Ellie Goulding and a performance from the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical School of Rock. |
November 19, 2016 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from OneRepublic and comedy from Russell Howard. Alexander Armstrong hands over his phone in Celebrity Send to All. |
November 26, 2016 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Tom Odell and comedy from Sarah Millican. Carol Vorderman hands over her phone in Celebrity Send to All. |
December 3, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, with music from Emeli Sande and stand-up comedy from Joe Lycett. Ed Balls hands over his phone in Celebrity Send to All. |
November 18, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, with Gary Barlow, music from Clean Bandit and comedy from Russell Kane. Danny Dyer hands over his phone in Celebrity Send to All. |
November 25, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, with music from Jessie J and Stereophonics, and Alan Shearer hands over his phone in Celebrity Send To All. |
December 2, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Little Mix. Holly Willoughby gives Michael her phone in Celebrity Send to All. |
November 17, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Kylie Minogue. Bradley Walsh gives Michael his phone in Celebrity Send to All. |
November 24, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Michael Buble and Rita Ora. Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford take part in a double Send to All. |
December 1, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 BAFTA award winner Michael McIntyre is joined at the London Palladium by Liam Payne and Bear Grylls. |
November 23, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Spice Girl Emma Bunton hands over her phone to play Send To All, and Judge Rinder faces a rude awakening in the Midnight Gameshow. Plus Freya Ridings performs her hit song Castles. |
November 30, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Michael is joined at the London Palladium by Camila Cabello and Harry Redknapp, and Westlife are surprised for an extra special instalment of Midnight Gameshow. |
December 7, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Bafta award winner Michael McIntyre is joined at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Rylan Clark, Joel Corry and Tom Grennan. |
January 14, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Alison Hammond bravely hands over her phone to play Send to All, Peter Crouch is rudely awakened for a very special Midnight Gameshow in Portugal, and George Ezra performs his latest hit single. |
January 21, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Jonathan Ross bravely hands over his phone for the starriest game of Send to All, and Nile Rodgers and Chic surprise the audience with special renditions of their classic hits in Nile-oke. |
January 28, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Bafta award winner Michael McIntyre is joined at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Dermot O’Leary, Tony Hadley, Tom Kerridge and Jess Glynne. |
January 13, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Bafta award winner Michael McIntyre is joined at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Bradley Walsh, Frank Lampard, Katherine Ryan and Beverley Knight. |
January 20, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Bafta award winner Michael McIntyre is joined at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Joe Lycett and James Arthur. |
January 27, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 BAFTA award-winning comedian Michael McIntyre returns with a new series of his Big Show, featuring Alan Carr, Jamie Oliver, Marti Pellow, Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott. |
January 18, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 BAFTA award-winning comedian Michael McIntyre returns with a new episode of his Big Show, featuring Hollywood star Michael Sheen, Olly Murs and music from Craig David. |
January 25, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 BAFTA award-winning comedian Michael McIntyre returns with a brand new episode of his Big Show, featuring Miranda Hart, Luke Littler, Heather Small and Calum Scott. |
February 1, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Michael McIntyre returns with his National Television Award-winning Big Show, featuring Peter Crouch, Abbey Clancy, Romesh Ranganathan, Melanie C and Joe Marler. |
January 17, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Michael McIntyre returns with his National Television Award-winning Big Show, featuring KSI, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Shane Richie, Angela Scanlon, Myles Smith and an unforgettable surprise. |
January 24, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Michael McIntyre returns with his National Television Award-winning Big Show, featuring Frank Skinner, Cat Burns and Rob Rinder. |
January 31, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 16, 2016 |
| Last aired | February 28, 2026 |
| Runtime | 58 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Saturday |