Series synopsis
The Weakest Link is a British reality television series that premiered on BBC One on December 18, 2021. It was created by Cathy Dunning, Fintan Coyle. It stars Romesh Ranganathan, Duncan James, Cheryl Baker and Sonia.
Anne Robinson hosts the quick-fire general knowledge quiz in which contestants must decide at the end of each round which of their number should be eliminated.
Premise
Anne Robinson hosts the quick-fire general knowledge quiz in which contestants must decide at the end of each round which of their number should be eliminated.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Romesh Ranganathan as Self - Presenter
- Duncan James as Self - Contestant
- Cheryl Baker as Self - Contestant
- Sonia as Self - Contestant
- Scott Mills as Self - Contestant
- Tia Kofi as Self - Contestant
- Lauren Layfield as Self - Contestant
- Kate Robbins as Self - Contestant
Supporting cast
- Sarah Cawood as Self - Contestant
- Nina Nannar as Self - Participant
- Shanequa Paris as Self - Participant
- Michael Buerk as Self - Participant
- John Sergeant as Self - Participant
- Romilly Weeks as Self - Participant
- Jenni Murray as Self - Participant
- Louise Minchin as Self - Participant
- Calum Leslie as Self - Participant
- Kerry Godliman as Self - Participant
- Janet Street-Porter as Self - Participant
- Bez as Self - Participant
Guest cast
- Duncan James as Self - Contestant
- Cheryl Baker as Self - Contestant
- Sonia as Self - Contestant
- Scott Mills as Self - Contestant
- Tia Kofi as Self - Contestant
- Lauren Layfield as Self - Contestant
- Kate Robbins as Self - Contestant
- Sarah Cawood as Self - Contestant
- Nina Nannar as Self - Participant
- Shanequa Paris as Self - Participant
- Michael Buerk as Self - Participant
- John Sergeant as Self - Participant
Episodes
This series spans 15 seasons with 67 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | July 20, 2024 | March 20, 2026 |
| Season 1 | 12 | December 18, 2021 | February 12, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 12 | December 17, 2022 | April 29, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 15 | November 18, 2023 | March 30, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 14 | September 28, 2024 | April 12, 2025 |
| Season 5 | 12 | October 4, 2025 | February 14, 2026 |
| Season 2000 | 0 | August 14, 2000 | October 24, 2000 |
| Season 2003 | 0 | September 15, 2003 | September 15, 2003 |
| Season 2007 | 0 | January 13, 2007 | December 28, 2007 |
| Season 2008 | 0 | January 12, 2008 | December 31, 2008 |
| Season 2009 | 0 | July 25, 2009 | December 27, 2009 |
| Season 2010 | 0 | February 19, 2010 | December 30, 2010 |
| Season 2011 | 0 | December 16, 2011 | December 16, 2011 |
| Season 2012 | 0 | March 28, 2012 | December 21, 2012 |
| Season 2013 | 0 | January 28, 2013 | October 18, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Olympics Special An Olympic and Paralympic special. Athletes Greg Rutherford, Sally Gunnell, Pete Reed, Sam Quek, Tessa Sanderson, Will Bayley, Jade Jones and Rhona Martin compete for their charities. |
July 20, 2024 |
| 2 |
Comic Relief Does The Weakest Link Romesh Ranganathan hosts a special episode of iconic quiz show The Weakest Link. Six comedians take to the floor in an attempt to win bragging rights for themselves and prize money for Comic Relief. |
March 20, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Strictly Special Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by Anton Du Beke, Janette Manrara, Catherine Tyldesley, Dr Ranj, Emma Barton, Clara Amfo, HRVY and Ore Oduba. |
December 18, 2021 |
| 2 |
Christmas Special It’s The Weakest Link Celebrity Christmas Special so expect festive fancy dress and lots of Christmas cheer. Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by Kym Marsh, Gemma Collins, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Christopher Biggins, Kate Bottley, Bonnie Langford, Olly Smith and Danny John-Jules. |
December 23, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by journalists Sarah Smith, Kay Burley, Keme Nzerem, Vanessa Feltz, Jennie Bond, Michelle Ackerley, Matt Allwright and Lucrezia Millarini. |
December 28, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Strictly Special Strictly stars Karen Hauer, Kai Widdrington, Amy Dowden, Dan Walker, Jayde Adams, Max George, Rhys Stephenson and Joanne Clifton compete to win £50,000 for charity. |
December 17, 2022 |
| 2 |
Christmas Special Natalie Cassidy, Ruby Wax, Sophie Willan, Wayne Sleep, John Thomson, Tasha Ghouri, Sam Nixon and Trevor Dion Nicholas try to win money for charity. |
December 23, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A daytime TV special in which Fern Britton, Owain Wyn Evans, Naga Munchetty, Charlie Stayt, Mr Motivator, Carol McGiffin, Diarmuid Gavin and Dr Punam Krishan try to win £50,000 for charity. |
December 26, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eastenders Special Romesh Ranganathan is back hosting The Weakest Link. Eight Eastenders cast members show off their general knowledge skills to win money for their chosen charity. |
November 18, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Stephen Mangan, Myra DuBois, Alistair McGowan, Ed Byrne, Colin Jackson, Dr Zoe Williams, Lisa Maxwell, Cathy Newman compete to be the strongest link and win money for their chosen charities. |
November 25, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Penny Lancaster, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Kitty Scott-Claus, Josie Long, Kate Thornton, Hal Cruttenden, Roisin Conaty and Catherine Tyldesley compete to be the strongest link. |
December 2, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Comedians Special Angela Barnes, Phil Wang, Josh Pugh, Laura Smyth, Ria Lina, Maisie Adam, Iain Stirling and Geoff Norcott compete to be the strongest link and win money for their chosen charity. |
September 28, 2024 |
| 2 |
Duos Special Tyler West, Molly Rainford, Mollie Pearce, Harry Clark, Stephen and Daniel Lustig-Webb, Suzie Fletcher and Brenton West compete to be the strongest link. |
October 5, 2024 |
| 3 |
Strictly Special Eight Strictly stars quick-step off the dance floor to test their general knowledge and win up to £50,000 for their chosen charity. |
December 21, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Radio 2 Special Romesh Ranganathan is joined by some of the biggest names in broadcasting on The Weakest Link Radio 2 special. |
October 4, 2025 |
| 2 |
Battle of the Nations Special Romesh Ranganathan hosts this Battle of the Nations Special, where two celebrities from each of the four home nations battle it out to claim the winner's crown for their country. |
October 11, 2025 |
| 3 |
Redemption Special Romesh Ranganathan hosts a redemption special. Eight celebrities voted off first in a previous episode are given a second chance to win up to £50,000 for their chosen charity. |
October 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode One | August 14, 2000 |
| 11 | Episode Eleven | October 24, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15th September 2003 | September 15, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Pub Special | January 13, 2007 |
| 3 | Comedians | January 3, 2007 |
| 6 | Sports Stars | March 3, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 999 Special | January 12, 2008 |
| 15 | Headliners Special | January 19, 2008 |
| 62 | Elvis Special | March 23, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Sporting Heroes Special | July 25, 2009 |
| 80 | Boxing Special | August 15, 2009 |
| 81 | Radio DJs Special | September 5, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | EastEnders Special | February 19, 2010 |
| 54 | Rock and Pop | May 3, 2010 |
| 64 | Rugby Players Special | May 29, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | 16th December 2011 | December 16, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Return of the Embarrassing Answers | March 28, 2012 |
| 34 | Nightmare Contestants | March 29, 2012 |
| 35 | Hunks | March 30, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28/01/2013 | January 28, 2013 |
| 2 | 29/01/2013 | January 29, 2013 |
| 3 | 30/01/2013 | January 30, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 18, 2021 |
| Last aired | February 14, 2026 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | continue |