The Weakest Link (2021)

Name: The Weakest Link
Rating: 6.0

Rating: 6.0

Synopsis

Romesh Ranganathan takes charge of the back-stabbing big money game show. Can the contestants create a chain of answers and avoid the boot?

First Air Date: 2021-12-18

Last Air Date: 2026-02-14

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 65

Created By: Cathy Dunning, Fintan Coyle

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Romesh Ranganathan as Self - Presenter
Scott Mills as Self - Contestant
Lauren Layfield as Self - Contestant
Catherine Tyldesley as Self - Participant
Owain Wyn Evans as Self
Claire Richards as Self
Natalie Cassidy as Self
Dianne Buswell as Self - Participant
Kaye Adams as Self - Participant
Janette Manrara as Self - Contestant

Seasons

Series 1 (2021)

Series 2 (2022)

Series 3 (2023)

Series 4 (2024)

Series 5 (2025)

Series 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Strictly Special (2021-12-18)

Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by Anton Du Beke, Janette Manrara, Catherine Tyldesley, Dr Ranj, Emma Barton, Clara Amfo, HRVY and Ore Oduba.
Ep. 2: Christmas Special (2021-12-23)

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.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2021-12-28)

Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by journalists Sarah Smith, Kay Burley, Keme Nzerem, Vanessa Feltz, Jennie Bond, Michelle Ackerley, Matt Allwright and Lucrezia Millarini.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2021-12-29)

Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by Russell Kane, Kriss Akabusi, Maisie Adam, Dan Snow, Nina Wadia, Lesley Joseph, Judy Murray and Georgia Toffolo.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2021-12-30)

Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by Dick and Dom, Chris Packham, Michelle Collins, Gemma Cairney, Nikki Fox, Clair Norris and Dev Griffin.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2021-12-31)

Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by Esme Young, Patrick Grant, Dave Gorman, Richard Coles, Karim Zeroual, Kaz Kamwi, Candice Brown and The Vivienne.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2022-01-01)

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.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2022-01-15)

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.
Ep. 9: Episode 9 (2022-01-22)

Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by contestants Marcus Brigstocke, Rita Simons, Jamie Laing, Nicki Chapman, Babatunde Aleshe, Yvette Fielding, Tony Blackburn and Chunkz.
Ep. 10: Episode 10 (2022-01-29)

Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by contestants Sam Quek, Christine Ohuruogu, Emily Campbell, Mike Bushell, Ugo Monye, Dennis Taylor, Billy Monger and Natasha Baker.
Ep. 11: Episode 11 (2022-02-05)

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.
Ep. 12: Episode 12 (2022-02-12)

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.