Insert Name Here

Insert Name Here (2016-2019)

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Sue Perkins presents brand new comedy panel show Insert Name Here, all about famous people, past and present, who have just one thing in common: they share the same name.

Each episode centres around one chosen name. Our entertaining host invites the two teams, headed up by captains Richard Osman and Josh Widdicombe, to battle it out, answering questions and competing to earn the right at the end of the game to decide the greatest ever bearer of that episode's name.

The teams choose from a list of famous people, all sharing the same name. Whether they select a historical, royal, scientific, sporting, legendary or comedic figure, it inevitably leads to fascinating facts, unusual stats, and lots of comedic banter around the individual in question. Sue deftly leads the two teams through the game, creating laughs along the way.

Funny anecdotes abound and irreverent points are made, as the panellists jump between highbrow and popular culture, and back and forth through history, unearthing weird, wonderful and quirky snippets of information along the way, as their knowledge of the name, and the famous people who share the moniker, is tested.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 22:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E08RobFeb 27, 2019
S04E07JulesFeb 20, 2019
S04E06LizFeb 13, 2019
S04E05HarryJan 30, 2019
S04E04EmmaJan 23, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Insert Name Here' premiere?

'Insert Name Here' premiered on January 4, 2016.

Who is the host of 'Insert Name Here'?

The host of 'Insert Name Here' is Sue Perkins.

What is the format of 'Insert Name Here'?

'Insert Name Here' is a comedy panel game where two teams compete to find out who knows more about a particular historical figure or event.

How many episodes does the first season of 'Insert Name Here' have?

The first season of 'Insert Name Here' has eight episodes.

What famous BBC historian makes regular guest appearances on 'Insert Name Here'?

Dan Snow, a BBC historian, makes regular guest appearances on 'Insert Name Here'.

How long are the episodes of 'Insert Name Here'?

The episodes of 'Insert Name Here' are 30 minutes long.

What is the origin of the title 'Insert Name Here'?

The title 'Insert Name Here' is a reference to the phrase "Insert name here" often used as a placeholder for a name or a blank space in a form.

How is the winner of each episode determined on 'Insert Name Here'?

The winner of each episode of 'Insert Name Here' is determined by points earned through correct answers to questions related to the particular historic figure or event being discussed.

Who are the captains of the two teams on each episode of 'Insert Name Here'?

The captains of the two teams on each episode of 'Insert Name Here' are comedians Josh Widdicombe and Richard Osman.

What is the general tone of 'Insert Name Here'?

'Insert Name Here' has a lighthearted and comedic tone.

Can viewers participate in the show 'Insert Name Here'?

Viewers can participate in 'Insert Name Here' by submitting questions for the show via Twitter using the hashtag #InsertNameHere.

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