Series synopsis
Room 101 is a British comedy talk television series that premiered on BBC One on July 4, 1994. It ended on April 6, 2018. It stars Paul Merton, Frank Skinner, Nick Hancock and Omid Djalili.
Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish their top peeve or worst nightmare to the depths of Room 101.
Premise
Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish their top peeve or worst nightmare to the depths of Room 101.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Paul Merton as Self - Host
- Frank Skinner as Self - Host
- Nick Hancock as Self - Host
- Omid Djalili as Self
- David Baddiel as Self
- Michael Parkinson as Self
- Spike Milligan as Self
- Harry Hill as Self
Supporting cast
- Jim Davidson as Self
- Shane Richie as Self
- Kirsty Young as Self
- Julian Clary as Self
- Michael Gambon as Self
- Ian Hislop as Self
- Alan Davies as Self
- Neil Morrissey as Self
- Angus Deayton as Self
- Richard E. Grant as Self
- Sanjeev Bhaskar as Self
- Liza Tarbuck as Self
Guest cast
- Frank Skinner as Self - Host
- Nick Hancock as Self - Host
- Omid Djalili as Self
- David Baddiel as Self
- Michael Parkinson as Self
- Spike Milligan as Self
- Harry Hill as Self
- Jim Davidson as Self
- Shane Richie as Self
- Kirsty Young as Self
- Julian Clary as Self
- Michael Gambon as Self
Episodes
This series spans 19 seasons with 155 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 8 | ||
| Season 1 | 7 | July 4, 1994 | August 22, 1994 |
| Season 2 | 8 | September 1, 1995 | October 20, 1995 |
| Season 3 | 8 | August 1, 1997 | September 26, 1997 |
| Season 4 | 8 | July 22, 1999 | September 10, 1999 |
| Season 5 | 8 | August 4, 2000 | September 29, 2000 |
| Season 6 | 10 | January 8, 2001 | March 12, 2001 |
| Season 7 | 8 | February 25, 2002 | April 22, 2002 |
| Season 8 | 8 | November 3, 2003 | January 1, 2004 |
| Season 9 | 8 | September 13, 2004 | November 1, 2004 |
| Season 10 | 8 | September 14, 2005 | December 30, 2005 |
| Season 11 | 6 | January 5, 2007 | February 9, 2007 |
| Season 12 | 8 | January 20, 2012 | March 9, 2012 |
| Season 13 | 8 | January 4, 2013 | February 22, 2013 |
| Season 14 | 8 | January 24, 2014 | March 14, 2014 |
| Season 15 | 9 | January 2, 2015 | March 6, 2015 |
| Season 16 | 9 | January 14, 2016 | March 17, 2016 |
| Season 17 | 9 | January 13, 2017 | May 8, 2017 |
| Season 18 | 9 | January 12, 2018 | April 6, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extra Storage: Fern Britton, Robert Webb, Danny Baker | |
| 2 | Extra Storage: Gabby Logan, Sarah Millican, Gregg Wallace | |
| 3 |
Extra Storage: Alice Cooper, Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant Seasoned rocker Alice Cooper, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? host Chris Tarrant and wildlife presenter Chris Packham compete to have their pet hates banished for ever, on the comedy panel show chaired by Frank Skinner. Their gripes in this extended version include people who talk in the cinema, men in shorts, living statues, balloon animals, parrots, Jedward and Chris Moyles |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Monkhouse | July 4, 1994 |
| 2 | Ian Hislop | July 11, 1994 |
| 3 | Jo Brand | July 18, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Wilson | September 1, 1995 |
| 2 | Frank Skinner | September 8, 1995 |
| 3 | Caroline Quentin | September 15, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremy Clarkson | August 1, 1997 |
| 2 | Neil Morrissey | August 8, 1997 |
| 3 | Terry Wogan | August 15, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Hancock | July 22, 1999 |
| 2 | Michael Parkinson | July 29, 1999 |
| 3 | Spike Milligan | August 6, 1999 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kathy Burke | August 4, 2000 |
| 2 | Terry Venables | August 11, 2000 |
| 3 | Bill Bailey | August 18, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Daniels | January 8, 2001 |
| 2 | Rich Hall | January 15, 2001 |
| 3 | Sanjeev Bhaskar | January 22, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Vegas | February 25, 2002 |
| 2 | John Peel | March 4, 2002 |
| 3 | Fay Ripley | March 11, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronan Keating | November 3, 2003 |
| 2 | Boris Johnson | November 10, 2003 |
| 3 | Linda Smith | November 17, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirsty Young | September 13, 2004 |
| 2 | Shane Richie | September 20, 2004 |
| 3 | Tracey Emin | September 27, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dara O'Briain | September 14, 2005 |
| 2 | Alan Sugar | September 21, 2005 |
| 3 | Sara Cox | September 28, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cilla Black | January 5, 2007 |
| 2 | Marcus Brigstocke | January 12, 2007 |
| 3 | Nigel Havers | January 19, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fern Britton, Robert Webb, Danny Baker Frank Skinner acts as host of the new revamped series. This week Danny Baker, Fern Britton and Robert Webb try to send the things they hate the most into the infamous Orwellian chamber. Nominations include Jeremy Kyle and panel shows. |
January 20, 2012 |
| 2 |
Gabby Logan, Sarah Millican, Gregg Wallace This week Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan and Sarah Millican try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include cashpoints, buffets and anti-social cats. |
January 27, 2012 |
| 3 |
Alice Cooper, Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant Frank Skinner invites rock legend Alice Cooper, TV presenter Chris Tarrant and wildlife expert Chris Packham to compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. |
February 3, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
John Craven, Miranda Hart and Reggie Yates Frank Skinner returns to ask more celebrities what they hate. This week, Countryfile and Newsround presenter John Craven, Radio 1 DJ Reggie Yates and comedian Miranda Hart provide the nominations, including spitting, yoghurt drinks and Miranda's own breasts. |
January 4, 2013 |
| 2 |
Phil Tufnell, Terry Wogan and Victoria Coren TV and radio legend Sir Terry Wogan, Only Connect host and poker player Victoria Coren and cricketer Phil Tufnell, try to banish health fads, the phrase "English breakfast tea" and the Australian cricket team from 1990 - 2002 into the Orwellian chamber. |
January 11, 2013 |
| 3 |
Greg Davies, Ben Fogle and Janet Street-Porter Presenter and adventurer Ben Fogle, journalist Janet Street Porter and comic Greg Davies try to dump in Room 101 multi-channel TV, Extreme Fishing With Robson Green and an old man in a village in Spain who appears to hate Greg. |
January 18, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Richard Osman, Joan Bakewell, Roisin Conaty Frank Skinner hosts as three celebrities battle to banish their top peeve or worst nightmare to the depths of Room 101. With guests Richard Osman, Joan Bakewell and Roisin Conaty. |
January 24, 2014 |
| 2 |
Henning Wehn, Michael Ball, Caroline Quentin Frank Skinner hosts as three celebrities battle to banish their top peeve or worst nightmare to the depths of Room 101. With guests Henning Wehn, Michael Ball and Caroline Quentin. |
January 31, 2014 |
| 3 |
Lee Mack, Dave Myers, Ruby Wax Frank Skinner hosts as three celebrities battle to banish their top peeve or worst nightmare to the depths of Room 101. With guests Lee Mack, Dave Myers and Ruby Wax. |
February 7, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tim Vine, Len Goodman, Ronni Ancona Frank Skinner hosts as comedian Tim Vine, Strictly's Len Goodman and actress Ronni Ancona compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. The show consists of three rounds: going out, modern life and the wildcard round. |
January 2, 2015 |
| 2 |
Jack Dee, Gary Lineker, Fay Ripley Frank Skinner hosts as comedian Jack Dee, footballer-turned-presenter Gary Lineker and actress Fay Ripley compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. The show consists of three rounds: people, modern life and the wildcard round. |
January 9, 2015 |
| 3 |
Katherine Ryan, Fiona Bruce, Ray Mears Frank Skinner hosts as comedian Katherine Ryan, broadcaster Fiona Bruce and woodsman Ray Mears compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. The show consists of three rounds: modern life, people and the wildcard round. |
January 16, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sir Trevor McDonald, Aisling Bea, David Tennant Frank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show as Sir Trevor McDonald, Aisling Bea and David Tennant compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. |
January 14, 2016 |
| 2 |
Joanna Scanlan, Noel Fielding, Ian Wright Frank Skinner hosts as actress Joanna Scanlan, comedian Noel Fielding and former footballer Ian Wright compete to have their pet hates consigned to Room 101. |
January 21, 2016 |
| 3 |
Adil Ray, Katie Price and Greg Davies Frank Skinner hosts as Citizen Khan Adil Ray, model citizen Katie Price and senior citizen Greg Davies compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. |
February 4, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Catherine Tate, Rylan Clark-Neal, Nigel Havers Frank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show as Catherine Tate, Rylan Clark-Neal and Nigel Havers compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include hipster restaurants, set-up paparazzi shoots and Jeremy Corbyn. |
January 13, 2017 |
| 2 |
David Mitchell, Judy Murray, Anita Rani Frank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show as David Mitchell, Judy Murray and Anita Rani compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include sniffing, walking and eating, and sugar lumps. |
January 20, 2017 |
| 3 |
Rob Beckett, Ross Kemp, Sophie Ellis-Bextor Frank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show as Rob Beckett, Ross Kemp and Sophie Ellis-Bextor compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. |
February 3, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Charlie Brooker, Pearl Mackie & Scarlett Moffatt Room 101 returns with host Frank Skinner. Charlie Brooker, Scarlett Moffatt and Pearl Mackie compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include Crocs, mosquitoes and having your hair cut! |
January 12, 2018 |
| 2 |
Alex Brooker, Jeremy Paxman & Sally Phillips Room 101 returns with host Frank Skinner. Alex Brooker, Jeremy Paxman and Sally Phillips compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include positive thinking, tourist attractions and David Cameron. |
January 19, 2018 |
| 3 |
Jimmy Carrr, Steven Moffat & Rochelle Humes Frank Skinner hosts as Jimmy Carr, Steven Moffat and Rochelle Humes compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include sandy beaches, other people's opinions and being Scottish. |
February 2, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 4, 1994 |
| Last aired | April 6, 2018 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:30:00 |