What is Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow and who is taking part?

By Joanne Kavanagh

17th June 2022, 9:08 am

Updated: 17th June 2022, 10:11 am

BY popular demand, Alan Carr is back with his Epic Gameshow.

The ITV series gives fans a taste of nostalgia by bringing back retro gameshows.

When is Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow on ITV?

The new series of Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow kicks off tomorrow – Saturday, June 18, 2022.

You can catch the action from 7pm on ITV.

If it follows season two, you can expect eight episodes in total, opening with a celebrity special.

You can catch up with past episodes on the right now.

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What is the ITV show?

Hosted by Alan Carr, the series features reworked and “supersized” versions of past ITV game shows

The first episode in season three will see celebs and their partners take on Bruce Forsyth‘s classic TV show, Play Your Cards Right.

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The big-name couples will be vying to win the jackpot for their charity of choice.

Other game shows that regularly feature on the series include The Price Is Right, Take Your Pick, Strike It Lucky, Bullseye and Name That Tune.

The third series will also see a version of Michael Aspel’s 1980s game show Child’s Play join the regular line-up.

Carr told ITV: “I am so super-excited to be back with my Epic Game show, frankly its nice to be just out the house, but to start the run with Celebrity Play Your Cards Right’is just what we need right now.

“A perfect storm of nostalgia, family fun and with the chance to win 30,000 pounds for charity – I dare you not to be on the end of your sofas shouting Higher and Lower!”