Series synopsis
The Traitors is a British reality television series that premiered on BBC One on November 29, 2022. It stars Claudia Winkleman, Alex Gray, Aisha Birley and Alyssa Chan.
The entertainment industry’s most competitive reality stars and famous faces play the ultimate murder mystery game. Hosted by award-winning actor Alan Cumming at an ancient castle set deep in the Scottish Highlands, contestants work together on a series of exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000. Hidden amongst the Faithful are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves.
Premise
The entertainment industry’s most competitive reality stars and famous faces play the ultimate murder mystery game. Hosted by award-winning actor Alan Cumming at an ancient castle set deep in the Scottish Highlands, contestants work together on a series of exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000. Hidden amongst the Faithful are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves.
Premise: May the best scheme win.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Claudia Winkleman as Self - Presenter
- Alex Gray as Self
- Aisha Birley as Self
- Alyssa Chan as Self
- Diane Carson as Self
- Harry Clark as Self
- Nicky Wilding as Self
- Claire Barratt as Self
Supporting cast
- Imran Nasim as Self
- Ivan Brett as Self
- John McManus as Self
- Tom Elderfield as Self
- Matt Harris as Self
- Rayan Rachedi as Self
- Amos Ogunkoya as Self
- Fay Greaves as Self
- Linda Rands as Self
- Yin Lü as Self
- Elen Wyn as Self
- Keith Stewart as Self
Guest cast
- Alex Gray as Self
- Aisha Birley as Self
- Alyssa Chan as Self
- Diane Carson as Self
- Harry Clark as Self
- Nicky Wilding as Self
- Claire Barratt as Self
- Imran Nasim as Self
- Ivan Brett as Self
- John McManus as Self
- Tom Elderfield as Self
- Matt Harris as Self
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 49 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | November 29, 2022 | December 22, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 12 | January 3, 2024 | January 26, 2024 |
| Season 3 | 12 | January 1, 2025 | January 24, 2025 |
| Season 4 | 12 | January 1, 2026 | January 23, 2026 |
| Season 5 | 1 | September 17, 2026 | September 17, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Claudia Winkleman greets 22 strangers as they arrive at a beautiful castle in the Scottish Highlands to play the ultimate reality game of detection, backstabbing, and trust. |
November 29, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Claudia reveals who has been murdered during the night by the traitors. As the players head to the round table for the first dramatic banishment, will the faithful be able to catch a traitor? |
November 30, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 There are tears and anger over the breakfast table as the identity of the second person to be murdered by the traitors is revealed. |
December 1, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Claudia Winkleman greets 22 strangers as they arrive at a beautiful castle in the Scottish Highlands to play the ultimate reality game of detection, backstabbing and trust. |
January 3, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The ultimate reality game of detection, backstabbing and trust suddenly becomes very real as the Faithful discover who the Traitors’ first murder victim is. |
January 4, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The Traitors’ second murder victim is revealed at breakfast. The mission leaves the players clutching at straws to find out more about their fellow players. |
January 5, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Claudia Winkleman greets a group of strangers as they arrive at a beautiful castle in the Scottish Highlands to play the ultimate prestige reality game of detection, backstabbing and trust. |
January 1, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The ultimate reality game of detection, backstabbing and trust suddenly becomes very real as the first dramatic banishment takes place, sending shockwaves and suspicion throughout the castle. |
January 2, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 With suspicions continuing to rise, the new day brings new questions for the Players at breakfast. The mission leaves each of them with a big dilemma which could alter their course in the game. |
January 3, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Claudia Winkleman invites a brand new group of people to the Scottish Highlands to play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust. |
January 1, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As the players face a new day, the big question is - who survived the night and will make it to breakfast? It isn’t long before they attempt to increase the prize-pot in the mission. |
January 2, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 As the sun rises over the castle, the players head to breakfast, but will the Traitors’ latest move give the Faithful any clues to their identity? |
January 3, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 17, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 29, 2022 |
| Last aired | January 23, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 20:00:00 |