Series synopsis
There's Something About Movies is a British comedy television series that premiered on Sky One on May 2, 2019. It ended on June 24, 2021. It stars Alan Carr, Michael Sheen, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen.
Alan Carr hosts this movie game-show where comedians team up with famous actors to answer classic film trivia, spoof famous film scenes, and poke fun at their own work.
Premise
Alan Carr hosts this movie game-show where comedians team up with famous actors to answer classic film trivia, spoof famous film scenes, and poke fun at their own work.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alan Carr as Host
- Michael Sheen as Self - Team Captain
- Jennifer Saunders as Self - Team Captain
- Tom Allen as Self - Regular Panelist
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | December 16, 2020 | December 16, 2021 |
| Season 1 | 6 | May 2, 2019 | June 6, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 6 | October 10, 2019 | November 14, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 6 | October 21, 2020 | December 16, 2020 |
| Season 4 | 6 | May 13, 2021 | June 24, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Christmas Special Alan Carr hosts the Christmas Special as Michael Sheen, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen are joined by Rafe Spall, Guz Khan and Mo Gilligan for a festive round of the movie quiz show. |
December 16, 2020 |
| 2 |
Christmas Special Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Susan Wokoma and James Acaster join Alan Carr, Michael Sheen, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen for festive fun and games in the 2021 Christmas Special of the panel show, including recreating classic Christmas movies. |
December 16, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lolly Adefope, Jimmy Carr, Roisin Conaty, Jessica Brown Findlay The host, comedian Alan Carr, welcomes team captains, comedian Micky Flanagan and actor Michael Sheen, and panelists, comedienne Lolly Adefope, actress Jessica Brown Findlay, comedian Jimmy Carr, and comedienne Roisin Conaty. |
May 2, 2019 |
| 2 |
Lily Collins, Rupert Everett, Jonathan Ross, Nish Kumar The host, comedian Alan Carr, welcomes team captains, comedian Micky Flanagan and actor Michael Sheen, and panelists, actor Rupert Everett, actress Lily Collins, TV host Jonathan Ross, and comedian Nish Kumar. |
May 9, 2019 |
| 3 |
Tom Allen, Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Saunders, Phil Wang The host, comedian Alan Carr, welcomes team captains, comedian Micky Flanagan and actor Michael Sheen, and panelists, Hollywood actor Matthew Broderick, and comedians Tom Allen, Jennifer Saunders and Phil Wang. |
May 16, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Warwick Davis, Tom Davis, Alice Levine Joining Alan and team captains Michael Sheen, Jennifer Saunders and Regular panelist Tom Allen for a new bout of movie flavoured trivia and challenges are star of Willow and Ewok Warwick Davis; looming star of Judge Romesh and Murder In Successville Tom Davis; and esteemed host of the infamous podcast My Dad Wrote A Porno, Alice Levine. |
October 10, 2019 |
| 2 |
Florence Pugh, Phil Wang, Jonathan Ross Who knows their ET from their It? Alan Carr's fun-packed movies quiz puts Florence Pugh, Phil Wang and Jonathan Ross to the test. |
October 17, 2019 |
| 3 |
Sean Bean, Josh Widdicombe, Suzi Ruffell Who's a five-star film buff? And who just doesn't know enough? Sean Bean, Josh Widdicombe and Suzi Ruffell join the fun on Alan Carr's movies quiz show. |
October 24, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gemma Arterton, Jonathan Ross and Guz Khan Gemma Arterton, Jonathan Ross and Guz Khan are ready to put their movie knowledge to the test this week. |
October 21, 2020 |
| 2 |
Kelly MacDonald, Daniel Mays and Kevin Bridges This week, the four regulars are joined by Kelly MacDonald, Daniel Mays and Kevin Bridges. |
October 28, 2020 |
| 3 |
Nick Frost, Phil Wang and Roisin Conaty Stepping up to sort their Red Sparrows from their Jack Sparrows this week are bearded Cornetto eater Nick Frost, sometime jumpsuited stand-up Phil Wang, and the ever-GameFaced Roisin Conaty. |
November 4, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sindhu Vee, Josh Widdicombe and Dexter Fletcher Alan Carr is your host for another round of movie mayhem. Jennifer Saunders, Michael Sheen and Tom Allen are joined by Sindhu Vee, Josh Widdicombe and Dexter Fletcher. |
May 13, 2021 |
| 2 |
Richard E Grant. Desiree Burch and Alan Davies Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen are joined by Richard E Grant. Guest captain Rob Brydon has Desiree Burch and Alan Davies on his team. Alan Carr hosts. |
May 20, 2021 |
| 3 |
Rafe Spall, Mark Strong, Claudia Winkleman and Romesh Ranganathan Alan Carr hosts the movies quiz that separates the buffs from the duffs. Rafe Spall, Mark Strong, Claudia Winkleman and Romesh Ranganathan are guests. |
June 2, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky One |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 2, 2019 |
| Last aired | June 24, 2021 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |