Series synopsis
What the Dickens? is a comedy television series that premiered on Sky Arts on May 28, 2008. It ended on July 1, 2009. It stars Chris Addison, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Sue Perkins and Sandi Toksvig.
What the Dickens is a television panel game hosted by Sandi Toksvig. Team captains were Dave Gorman and Tim Brooke-Taylor for the first series and Sue Perkins and Chris Addison for the second and third. It is recorded at Sky Studios in West London.
Premise
What the Dickens is a television panel game hosted by Sandi Toksvig. Team captains were Dave Gorman and Tim Brooke-Taylor for the first series and Sue Perkins and Chris Addison for the second and third. It is recorded at Sky Studios in West London.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Chris Addison as Team Captain
- Tim Brooke-Taylor as Team Captain
- Sue Perkins as Team Captain
- Sandi Toksvig as Host
Guest cast
- Dave Gorman as Team Captain
- Rory McGrath as Self
- Marcus Brigstocke as Self
- Adam Boulton as Self
- Ian McMillan as Self
- Rich Hall as Self
- Rosie Boycott as Self
- Andre Vincent as Self
- Dom Joly as Self
- Paul Blezard as Self
- Alun Cochrane as Self
- Jackie Clune as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 28, 2008 | July 2, 2008 |
| Season 2 | 10 | November 12, 2008 | January 14, 2009 |
| Season 3 | 6 | May 27, 2009 | July 1, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode One The panel show kicks off with an episode recorded at the Hay Literary Festival. The guests are Robin Ince and Rory McGrath. |
May 28, 2008 |
| 2 |
Episode Two This week team captains Tim Brooke-Taylor and Dave Gorman are joined by fellow funny men Adam Boulton and Marcus Brigstocke. |
June 4, 2008 |
| 3 |
Episode Three This week team captains Tim Brooke-Taylor and Dave Gorman are joined by Ian McMillan and Stephen K Amos. |
June 11, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode One Sandi Toksvig hosts an irreverent cultural quiz as captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by John O'Farrell and Robin Ince for a battle of wit and wits. |
November 12, 2008 |
| 2 |
Episode Two Sandi Toksvig hosts an irreverent cultural quiz as captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by Alun Cochrane and Jackie Clune for a battle of wit and wits. |
November 19, 2008 |
| 3 |
Episode Three Sandi Toksvig hosts an irreverent cultural quiz as captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by Andrew Collins and Russell Kane for a battle of wit and wits. |
November 26, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode One Sandi Toksvig hosts the irreverent quiz as captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by Jan Ravens and Rick Wakeman in a battle of cultural knowledge. |
May 27, 2009 |
| 2 |
Episode Two Sandi Toksvig, Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by comedian Frank Skinner and satirist John O'Farrell. |
June 3, 2009 |
| 3 |
Episode Three Sandi Toksvig, Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by comedians Robin Ince and Dave Gorman in a battle of wit and wits. |
June 10, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Arts |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 28, 2008 |
| Last aired | July 1, 2009 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |