Blankety Blank to return for 2nd season

'Blankety Blank' is returning for a second series.

The BBC One game show - which first debuted in 1979 with the legendary broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan - will be back on our screens for a 10-episode run, including a Christmas special, with Bradley Walsh fronting the programme once again.

Bradley said: “I absolutely love recording this show. We have some of the funniest comedians and some of Britain’s most well-known faces join us on the panel, and they’re incredible, but for me, it’s the players that steal the show. I’m looking forward to getting back into the studio and having a blast filming.”

Last year’s revamp featured a star-studded list of contestants, including Tess Daly, Judi Love, Jimmy Carr, Adjoa Andoh and Judy Murray, and a whole new array of to-be-confirmed celebs are to feature on the next series, which will feature the usual prize of the 'Blankety Blank' chequebook and pen.

BBC Director of Entertainment Commissioning Kate Phillips described ‘The Chase’ presenter as the “perfect” pick for the 'Blankety Blank' and she praised his ability to deal with "unpredictable celebrities".

She said: “It’s been so brilliant having 'Blankety Blank' back on the Beeb. And Bradley really is the perfect host for this very funny family show, dealing with unpredictable celebrities, contestants, and prizes!”

Charlie Irwin, Director of Programmes at Thames, a division of Fremantle, said: “It’s astonishing to think that 'Blankety Blank' has been a part of our lives for 43 years and we’re honoured to be able to continue entertaining audiences – particularly those who don’t remember the original series!”