Blankety Blank 1979
What is Blankety Blank?
Blankety Blank is a British comedy game show that first aired in 1979. The program is based on the Australian game show Blankety Blanks, which ran from 1977 to 1979, and is also based on the American game show Match Game.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 286
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 18, 1979
- Last aired
- Aug 17, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1, BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 286 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Overview
Blankety Blank is a British comedy game show that first aired in 1979. The program is based on the Australian game show Blankety Blanks, which ran from 1977 to 1979, and is also based on the American game show Match Game. In the series, contestants attempt to match answers provided by a panel of celebrities to fill-in-the-blank questions. The original British version broadcast on BBC One from 18 January 1979 until 12 March 1990. This iteration was hosted by Terry Wogan and later by Les Dawson. Regular celebrity panelists included Kenny Everett, Lorraine Chase, Gareth Hunt, Gary Davies, and Cheryl Baker. A revival of the show fronted by Lily Savage was produced by the BBC from 26 December 1997 to 28 December 1999. This was followed by an ITV version produced by Grundy and later Thames, which aired from 7 January 2001 to 10 August 2002. The format of the show features celebrity guests and the awarding of prizes.
Should you watch it?
“Celebrity panelists compete to fill in missing words in this classic British comedy game show.”
- features a rotating celebrity panel
- classic British television format
- format relies on dated cultural references
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted panel-based game shows from the late twentieth century.
The show is a standard comedy game show suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Series 1, Show 1 Jan 18, 1979
- E2 Series 1, Show 2 Jan 25, 1979
- E3 Series 1, Show 3 Feb 1, 1979
- E4 Series 1, Show 4 Feb 8, 1979
- E5 Series 1, Show 5 Feb 15, 1979
- E6 Series 1, Show 6 Feb 22, 1979
- E7 Series 1, Show 7 Mar 1, 1979
- E8 Series 1, Show 8 Mar 15, 1979
- E9 Series 1, Show 9 Mar 22, 1979
- E10 Series 1, Show 10 Mar 29, 1979
- E11 Series 1, Show 11 Apr 5, 1979
- E12 Series 1, Show 12 Apr 12, 1979
- E13 Series 1, Show 13 Apr 19, 1979
- E14 Series 1, Show 14 Apr 26, 1979
- E15 Series 1, Show 15 May 3, 1979
- E16 Series 1, Show 16 May 10, 1979
Season 2 · 17 episodes
- E1 Series 2, Show 1 Sep 6, 1979
- E2 Series 2, Show 2 Sep 13, 1979
- E3 Series 2, Show 3 Sep 20, 1979
- E4 Series 2, Show 4 Sep 27, 1979
- E5 Series 2, Show 5 Oct 4, 1979
- E6 Series 2, Show 6 Oct 11, 1979
- E7 Series 2, Show 7 Oct 18, 1979
- E8 Series 2, Show 8 Oct 25, 1979
- E9 Series 2, Show 9 Nov 1, 1979
- E10 Series 2, Show 10 Nov 8, 1979
- E11 Series 2, Show 11 Nov 15, 1979
- E12 Series 2, Show 12 Nov 22, 1979
- E13 Series 2, Show 13 Nov 29, 1979
- E14 Series 2, Show 14 Dec 6, 1979
- E15 Series 2, Show 15 Dec 13, 1979
- E16 Series 2, Show 16 Dec 20, 1979
- E17 Series 2, Christmas Special Dec 25, 1979
Season 3 · 16 episodes
- E1 Series 3, Show 1 Sep 4, 1980
- E2 Series 3, Show 2 Sep 11, 1980
- E3 Series 3, Show 3 Sep 18, 1980
- E4 Series 3, Show 4 Sep 25, 1980
- E5 Series 3, Show 5 Oct 2, 1980
- E6 Series 3, Show 6 Oct 9, 1980
- E7 Series 3, Show 7 Oct 16, 1980
- E8 Series 3, Show 8 Oct 23, 1980
- E9 Series 3, Show 9 Oct 30, 1980
- E10 Series 3, Show 10 Nov 6, 1980
- E11 Series 3, Show 11 Nov 13, 1980
- E12 Series 3, Show 12 Nov 20, 1980
- E13 Series 3, Show 13 Nov 27, 1980
- E14 Series 3, Show 14 Dec 4, 1980
- E15 Series 3, Show 15 Dec 11, 1980
- E16 Series 3, Christmas Special Dec 26, 1980
Season 4 · 17 episodes
- E1 Series 4, Show 1 Sep 3, 1981
- E2 Series 4, Show 2 Sep 10, 1981
- E3 Series 4, Show 3 Sep 17, 1981
- E4 Series 4, Show 4 Sep 24, 1981
- E5 Series 4, Show 5 Oct 1, 1981
- E6 Series 4, Show 6 Oct 8, 1981
- E7 Series 4, Show 7 Oct 15, 1981
- E8 Series 4, Show 8 Oct 22, 1981
- E9 Series 4, Show 9 Oct 29, 1981
- E10 Series 4, Show 10 Nov 5, 1981
- E11 Series 4, Show 11 Nov 12, 1981
- E12 Series 4, Show 12 Nov 19, 1981
- E13 Series 4, Show 13 Nov 26, 1981
- E14 Series 4, Show 14 Dec 3, 1981
- E15 Series 4, Show 15 Dec 10, 1981
- E16 Series 4, Show 16 Dec 17, 1981
- E17 Series 4, Christmas Special Dec 26, 1981
Season 5 · 14 episodes
- E1 Series 5, Show 1 Sep 4, 1982
- E2 Series 5, Show 2 Sep 11, 1982
- E3 Series 5, Show 3 Sep 18, 1982
- E4 Series 5, Show 4 Sep 25, 1982
- E5 Series 5, Show 5 Oct 2, 1982
- E6 Series 5, Show 6 Oct 9, 1982
- E7 Series 5, Show 7 Oct 16, 1982
- E8 Series 5, Show 8 Oct 23, 1982
- E9 Series 5, Show 9 Oct 30, 1982
- E10 Series 5, Show 10 Nov 6, 1982
- E11 Series 5, Show 11 Nov 13, 1982
- E12 Series 5, Show 12 Nov 20, 1982
- E13 Series 5, Show 13 Nov 27, 1982
- E14 Series 5, Christmas Special Dec 27, 1982
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Blankety Blank?
Contestants and celebrities attempt to fill in missing words in sentences.
Who hosted the original British version?
The show was first hosted by Terry Wogan and later by Les Dawson.
When did the original series air?
The original British version ran from 18 January 1979 to 12 March 1990.
Who were some of the regular panelists?
Regular celebrity panelists included Kenny Everett, Lorraine Chase, Gareth Hunt, Gary Davies, and Cheryl Baker.
Was there a revival of the show?
Yes, a revival fronted by Lily Savage aired between 1997 and 2002 on the BBC and ITV.