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Alan Carr’s Picture Slam has been ordered for a return on BBC One and iPlayer later this year for a third season.
The quiz show sees host Alan Carr test contestants’ knowledge (and speed) in a number of fast-paced rounds as they try to identify as many pictures as they can to be in the chance of winning the £10,000 jackpot. Last year’s season averaged 3.2 million viewers across its run, peaking at 4.1 million, making it the second biggest entertainment teatime title.
The first season of Alan Carr’s Picture Slam aired in 2023 and was the BBC’s biggest entertainment launch of the year and the second biggest new entertainment launch across the market.
Carr said: “I am beyond excited that Picture Slam is back for a series three. This show is an absolute joy to be part of—irreverent, silly, but most importantly, fun! And you never know, you might even learn something!! Here’s to slamming more pictures!!! Yay!”
Toby Stevens and Ben Shephard, executive producers of Picture Slam, said: “It’s brilliant to be able to welcome Alan Carr back to Glasgow to make more Picture Slam. While you never know quite what you’ll get in our weird and wonderful mix of pictures, with Alan at the helm, we do know there’ll be plenty of laughs and loads of play-along fun.”
Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC, added: “Our audience will be excited to know that there’s going to be a third series of Alan Carr’s Picture Slam. Alan is truly one of the best hosts on TV; he has a magical way of connecting with the contestants with his infectious energy and quick wit. This seemingly simple game turns up so many funny moments, and what’s great is that all the family can play along.”
