Fintan Coyle
Director
The Weakest Link (2021)
Series 1
Romesh Ranganathan takes charge of the back-stabbing big money game show. Can the contestants create a chain of answers and avoid the boot?
Released Dec. 18, 2021
Episode 44 min
None+
Keywords: imdb.quiz-show, imdb.comedian-as-game-show-host, imdb.nomination, imdb.catchphrase, imdb.three-word-title, tmdb.game-show, tmdb.quiz-show, imdb.british-quiz-show
Production Companies: BBC Studios Entertainment Productions
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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.
Dec. 18, 2021, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
Dec. 23, 2021, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
Dec. 28, 2021, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by Russell Kane, Kriss Akabusi, Maisie Adam, Dan Snow, Nina Wadia, Lesley Joseph, Judy Murray and Georgia Toffolo.
Dec. 29, 2021, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by Dick and Dom, Chris Packham, Michelle Collins, Gemma Cairney, Nikki Fox, Clair Norris and Dev Griffin.
Dec. 30, 2021, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by Esme Young, Patrick Grant, Dave Gorman, Richard Coles, Karim Zeroual, Kaz Kamwi, Candice Brown and The Vivienne.
Dec. 31, 2021, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
Romesh Ranganathan hosts a radio and podcast special featuring Jordan North, Richie Anderson, Pat Sharp, Grace Dent, Roman Kemp, Jenni Falconer, Joanne McNally and Mehreen Baig.
Jan. 1, 2022, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by another set of celebrity contestants: actor Tamzin Outhwaite, DJ Jax Jones, comedian Lucy Beaumont, presenter Rav Wilding, Strictly pro Dianne Buswell, comedian Matt Edmondson, Olympian Bianca Walkden and restaurant critic Jay Rayner.
Jan. 15, 2022, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 9
Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by contestants Marcus Brigstocke, Rita Simons, Jamie Laing, Nicki Chapman, Babatunde Aleshe, Yvette Fielding, Tony Blackburn and Chunkz.
Jan. 22, 2022, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 10
Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by contestants Sam Quek, Christine Ohuruogu, Emily Campbell, Mike Bushell, Ugo Monye, Dennis Taylor, Billy Monger and Natasha Baker.
Jan. 29, 2022, midnight
S1E11 - Episode 11
Romesh Ranganathan hosts as Martin Roberts, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Melvin Odoom, Anneka Rice, John Bercow, Kelle Bryan, Richard Blackwood and Suzi Ruffell try to win money for charity.
Feb. 5, 2022, midnight
S1E12 - Episode 12
Romesh Ranganathan hosts as Kaye Adams, JJ Chalmers, Chizzy Akudolu, Shaparak Khorsandi, Linda Robson, Sean Fletcher, Martel Maxwell and Ed Gamble try to win up to £50,000 for charity.
Feb. 12, 2022, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 44 min.
Season Runtime: 2518 min.
Released: Dec. 18, 2021
Last Air Date: Oct. 18, 2025, midnight
Next Air Date: Dec. 25, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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