"Stephen Mulhern leads famous faces through chaotic visual puzzles, delivering top-tier Saturday night entertainment and charity wins."
Stephen Mulhern keeps the energy soaring on Celebrity Catchphrase, breathing fresh comedy into ITV1's beloved guessing format. As famous contenders decode animated brainteasers for charitable causes, Mr. Chips remains an iconic screen fixture. The fast-paced banter, absurd deductions, and escalating prize pots make it an enduring weekend staple. It is quintessential British teatime television: lighthearted, fiercely competitive, and endlessly play-along friendly for households everywhere.
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Jan 03, 2026 | Natalie Cassidy, Sam Aston and Lou Sanders | |
| E2 | Mar 21, 2026 | Joe Swash, Joanna Page and Angellica Bell | |
| E3 | Mar 28, 2026 | Samia Longchambon, Amy Dowden and Will Best | |
| E4 | Apr 04, 2026 | Aisling Bea, Chris Packham and Kate Lawler | |
| E5 | Apr 11, 2026 | Stephen Mangan, Kemi Rodgers and Tom Allen | |
| E6 | Apr 18, 2026 | Guz Khan, Angela Scanlon and Joel Corry | |
| E7 | May 02, 2026 | Motsi Mabuse, Rob Delaney and Amber Rose Gill | |
| E8 | May 09, 2026 | Frankie Bridge, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell and Harry Pinero | |
| E9 | May 30, 2026 | James Acaster, JB Gill and AJ Odudu | |
| E10 | TBC |
Release Window: Late Summer / Early Autumn
Celebrity Catchphrase has maintained a steady Annual rhythm for 11 years, typically returning in August. This ITV staple has evolved from a summer filler into a reliable primetime anchor for the network. Since its revival in 2013, the production cycle has remained remarkably consistent, navigating the transition from mid-summer launches to its current late-summer or early-autumn slot. The show serves as a key bridge in the scheduling grid, often bridging the gap between major reality franchises and the heavy-hitting autumn dramas.
Historically, the series has demonstrated significant resilience, maintaining high viewership figures through its simple but effective format. While there was a slight disruption during the 2020 period, the series quickly realigned with its traditional broadcast window. It now functions as a cornerstone of Saturday night television, providing a predictable and family-friendly lead-in for the ITV weekend lineup throughout the third and fourth quarters of the year.