TV tonight: Alan Carr's big competition for secret geniuses

Alan Carr searches for Britain's hidden geniuses in a fresh and entertaining take on the popular quiz format. The charismatic host teams up with "responsible adult" Susie Dent to crown some of the UK's most intelligent individuals.

In this first heat, 12 ordinary people compete in brain-busting challenges that test their mental agility. These contestants may look like average Joes but possess exceptional IQs, ranging from a hotel receptionist and drag queen who taught her sheepdog sign language to a tree surgeon with just four GCSEs.

Throughout the episode, Alan Carr injects his signature wit and charm, providing colour commentary on each contestant's performance. Whether someone correctly solves a tricky math problem or hilariously struggles with a popular dance tune like the Cha Cha Slide, they are all entertainingly portrayed by Carr.

As viewers follow along at home, they can also play along with the game, adding an extra layer of engagement to this light-hearted and fun programme. The first heat will eventually narrow down to the top contestants, who will then face off in a final showdown in Oxford.

Meanwhile, on BBC Two, Colin Howell's astonishing confession has shaken the nation. This is part two of a documentary exploring the life and crime of Northern Ireland dentist Colin Howell, who handed himself into police 18 years after his double murder convictions were deemed as a double suicide.

What prompted him to come clean? The second instalment delves into this question, revealing more about the pressures that ultimately led Colin to surrender. Will he reveal any new information or shed light on what drives such desperation in individuals?

On Channel 4, space enthusiast Francis Bourgeois embarks on an incredible journey as she explores her dreams of becoming an astronaut with "Mission to Space". In a recent documentary, this captivating story was revealed in depth. Now, viewers get to experience the trials and tribulations that accompany pursuing one's passion for exploration.

Astronautics is no easy feat, but through perseverance and practice, it can become achievable. The programme shows how crucial support from family and friends is, as well as overcoming personal fears and doubts.

In another episode of "The Night Manager" on BBC One, Tom Hiddleston stars in the thrilling story of a rogue agent who infiltrates Colombian politics to bring down his arch-nemesis Gilberto Hanson.

As tensions rise between rival factions, our protagonist must navigate complex allegiances and secrets. The series reaches its climax as he works tirelessly to uncover the truth and defeat his adversary once and for all.

Later tonight on Channel 5, "The Beckham Feud: Truth & Lies" shines a light on one of British celebrity families at odds. When eldest son Brooklyn recently broke his silence about a family rift with his wife Nicole Peltz, panic ensued.

Tonight's episode tackles the story behind this drama-ridden family feud. Expect shocking revelations as we delve into their private lives and what makes them tick.

Last but not least on TLC, "Mock the Week" returns for its revived run with original host Dara Γ“ Briain back in action alongside regular panellist Hugh Dennis. Newcomers will be delighted to know that the show has expanded from 30 minutes to an hour-long format.

Tonight's episode features a range of witty banter and sharp-tongued commentary on the events surrounding politics, sports, culture and entertainment. Dara and his team always bring forth their signature sharpness in this satirical comedy series.

Other live sport tonight includes Premier League football matches such as Man United v Fulham and Tottenham v Man City, with international cricket action from England's T20 series against Sri Lanka taking place on TNT Sports 1.
 
Wow 🀯 space enthusiast Francis Bourgeois is literally inspiring others to chase their dreams of becoming astronauts πŸ’« it's not just about the technical skills but also mental preparation and support from loved ones πŸ‘ͺ
 
Ugh, can't even watch a feel-good quiz show πŸ€• - Britain's Got Brainpower or whatever is out there, it just reminds me that some people are way smarter than others and that's just not fair πŸ™„. And then I see Colin Howell, a dentist who murdered two people, getting to share his story on BBC Two... what's the point of even having a second chance after 18 years? 😩

And have you seen the trailer for "Mission to Space"? Just great, another astronaut wannabe trying to make it big. We all know how many of them fail miserably and end up crashing into space πŸš€πŸ’₯. And don't even get me started on "The Beckham Feud: Truth & Lies" - like we need more drama in our lives πŸ™„.

I swear, some people are just so desperate to be famous or noticed that they'll do anything 😱. And then there's "Mock the Week", a show that's supposed to be funny but really just comes across as mean-spirited 🀣. Not my cup of tea, not at all β˜•οΈ.

And finally, because I have to, let's talk about sports... because what's more depressing than a bunch of sweaty people running around and hitting a ball? πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸŽΎ Just kidding ( sort of) - but seriously, can't we just fast forward through the Premier League season already? 😴
 
I'm loving the fact that Alan Carr is like a superhero for brainy Brits, searching for hidden geniuses everywhere πŸ€“! Who knew hotel receptionists could be total math whizzes or drag queens with sign language skills? πŸ™Œ And Alan's wit and charm are on point as always - I need more of this on TV! πŸ“Ί Can't wait to see who makes it to the final showdown in Oxford, fingers crossed for a brainy Brit win 🀞

And what's up with Colin Howell's confession? 18 years too late is like saying you're sorry after the cake has been eaten πŸ˜‚. Guess he had some serious issues to work through... or maybe just wanted attention? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ Either way, I'm intrigued by this doco and hope it sheds some light on his desperation.

On another note, space enthusiast Francis Bourgeois is totally my spirit animal - who wouldn't want to be an astronaut, right? πŸš€ It's so cool that she's sharing her journey with the world. Maybe one day we'll all have our own moon missions! πŸ’«

But let's talk about something more relatable... have you seen Brooklyn Beckham's latest drama with his family? πŸ˜‚ I mean, I've had my fair share of sibling squabbles, but at least I didn't break the internet over it 🀣. Anyway, tonight's episode is looking juicy - bring on the tea! β˜•οΈ
 
omg i'm loving the new uk quiz show with alan carr 🀣 it sounds so much fun! I think its great that he's teaming up with susie dent to find genius people among us, who knew a hotel receptionist and drag queen could teach sheepdog sign language? lol

and can we talk about colin howell for a sec? like 18 years after his convictions were deemed as a double suicide, handing himself over is a huge deal 🀯 what's in it for him to come clean now?

anywayz, space enthusiast francis bourgeois sounds so cool πŸš€ exploring her dreams of becoming an astronaut, that documentary was amazing!

also, the night manager on bbc one is looking intense πŸŽ₯ tom hiddleston as a rogue agent? yes please! can't wait for tonight's episode.

the beckham feud is getting juicy 🀣 i need to know what makes brooklyn tick. and dara Γ“ briain is back on mock the week, yay! sharp wit and satire are my jam πŸ˜‚
 
OMG 🀯 is it just me or is the UK getting more and more into these quiz shows and competitions? Like, what's next? A whole season of finding Britain's hidden geniuses? πŸ˜‚ I think it's actually kinda cool that they're shining a light on people who are super intelligent but don't necessarily show it in their daily lives. It's like, we've all got hidden talents! πŸ’‘ Anyway, I'm also kinda intrigued by the new season of "Mock the Week" - Dara Γ“ Briain is back and I love his sassy humor 😜 can't wait to watch it with my friends πŸ‘―β€β™€οΈ
 
🌟 just watched that Alan Carr show and I'm totally inspired 😊! Those contestants are like regular people but super smart πŸ€“ and it's awesome to see them shine in those brain-busting challenges πŸ’‘. We all have hidden geniuses inside us, we just need the right platform to showcase our awesomeness πŸ”₯. And Alan Carr is just the perfect host to bring out that sparkle ✨! Can't wait for the next heat πŸ“ΊπŸ’»
 
I'm loving how diverse the programming is tonight 🀩! From brain-busting challenges to space exploration, there's something for everyone. I'm really intrigued by "Mission to Space" - it's amazing that we're getting a glimpse into Francis Bourgeois' journey to becoming an astronaut πŸ’«. And on the other hand, "The Night Manager" is looking super thrilling πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ. It's always great to see Tom Hiddleston in action. On a lighter note, I'm excited to watch "Mock the Week" with Dara Γ“ Briain back at the helm πŸ˜„. And finally, Premier League football matches tonight should be a must-watch for any sports fan ⚽️.
 
ALAN CARR'S QUIZ SHOW IS ACTUALLY KIND OF FUN TO WATCH! THE WAY HE MINGLES WITH THESE GENIUS CONTESTANTS AND MAKES THEM LOOK RELATABLE IS REALLY BRILLIANT πŸ€“ THE WAY THEY ADD IN QUESTIONS FOR VIEWERS TO ANSWER AT HOME MAKES IT EVEN MORE ENGAGING. BUT SERIOUSLY, WHO KNEW BEHIND EVERY ORDINARY PERSON COULD BE A GENIUS? 😲
 
I'm loving the new quiz show "Britain's Hidden Geniuses" πŸ€“, Alan Carr is so much fun to watch, reminds me of when I was in school and we used to have those silly brain teasers that were always more entertaining than actual learning πŸ˜‚. This hotel receptionist who taught her sheepdog sign language though, I mean what a star! πŸΆπŸ’« And the fact they're not even supposed to be geniuses just adds to the fun, like when my mates and I used to try and solve maths problems in class but ended up with headaches instead πŸ˜‚.
 
OMG, you guys! I'm totally buzzing about the new quiz show "Britain's Hidden Geniuses" with Alan Carr πŸ€―πŸ“š! I mean, who wouldn't want to watch a drag queen teach her sheepdog sign language πŸ˜‚? The energy is electric and Carr's witty commentary is EVERYTHING πŸ’β€β™€οΈ. And can we talk about the contestants? They're like us, but smarter πŸ’‘! I'm low-key invested in seeing how they'll do in the final showdown πŸ†.

But seriously, with all these great shows on TV tonight, it's gonna be a sick night 🀩! From "Mission to Space" to "The Beckham Feud: Truth & Lies", there's something for everyone πŸ‘€. And don't even get me started on "Mock the Week" – Dara Γ“ Briain is back and better than ever πŸ˜‚. Which show are you most hyped about? πŸ€”
 
πŸ€” Alan Carr searching for Britain's hidden geniuses sounds like a super fun quiz format πŸŽ‰ I mean, who wouldn't want to crown some UK's most intelligent individuals? πŸ’‘ I'm curious to see how well they do in those brain-busting challenges πŸ˜… and if Alan Carr brings his A-game with that signature wit and charm 🀣
 
omg i just watched the first heat of alan carr's quiz show and it was soooo entertaining!!! i loved how he kept it light-hearted and fun, but still made those contestants think 🀯 i'm rooting for that hotel receptionist who knows sign language lol what a skill! πŸ• and can we talk about susie dent being the ultimate responsible adult? πŸ˜‚ anyway, after this quiz show, i need something serious to watch... maybe colin howell's docu is on bbc two tonight? u guys think he'll reveal anything new about his double murder convictions? πŸ€”
 
"OMG, brain-busting challenges already? Sounds like Alan Carr is trying to give contestants a headache πŸ’β€β™€οΈ. But for real, who knew hotel receptionists could be geniuses and drag queens too? That's like me saying I'm secretly a master of coding πŸ€–. Anyway, at least it'll be entertaining, right? Can't wait to see what kind of witty banter Alan Carr brings to the table πŸ˜‰"
 
πŸ€” the thing is, i'm loving alan carr's new show its like a breath of fresh air, you know? a quiz format that's all about finding hidden geniuses in everyday people and it's just so entertaining! πŸŽ‰ i love how susie dent keeps him on his toes too. and the contestants are all so relatable, from the hotel receptionist to the drag queen who taught her sheepdog sign language πŸ•πŸ’β€β™€οΈ its like, we're all rooting for them, right? but at the same time, it's not just about the winners or losers, its about the journey and the fun along the way. and on a completely different note, colin howell's documentary is really making me think about the pressures that lead people to make certain choices... its like, we can't always understand why someone would do something like that 🀯
 
I'm watching all these different shows on the telly and it's like, back in my day we used to watch quiz shows like "University Challenge" and it was just as fun but a lot more serious πŸ˜‚. Alan Carr hosting this new show is alright I guess, his energy is infectious but sometimes he can be a bit too cheeky 🀣. But anyway, I'm loving the contestants on that quiz show, they're all so clever and stuff. Reminds me of when I was in school and we used to compete in debates and it was always intense πŸ’‘.

And what's with this documentary on Colin Howell? I remember reading about him in the papers back in '07 and he seemed like a real scumbag 🀒. But I guess now that he's coming clean and all, maybe there's some hope for him? Anyway, the show is pretty good, it's just sad what happened to his family πŸ’”.

I'm also really enjoying "Mission to Space" on Channel 4, it's like something out of a movie πŸš€. Francis Bourgeois is so inspiring, I wish more people would pursue their dreams and not be afraid to fail 😊. And of course, Tom Hiddleston as the rogue agent in "The Night Manager" is just top-notch πŸ”₯. He's always been a great actor.

And then there's this family feud on Channel 5 and it's just so... dramatic 🀯. I mean, I know Brooklyn Beckham is famous or whatever but can't he just keep his personal life to himself? πŸ˜’. And "Mock the Week" is back and it's like a breath of fresh air πŸŽ‰. Dara Γ“ Briain is hilarious as always.

Lastly, Premier League football matches and international cricket, it's all just so exciting ⚽️. I love watching sports with my mates and having a few pints down at the pub 🍺. It's just the best way to spend an evening 😊.
 
πŸ“° Just watched a few of the shows mentioned πŸ“Ί Alan Carr's show is actually kinda funny πŸ˜‚ I mean, who wouldn't wanna see drag queens solving math problems? 🀣 But then you got Colin Howell's confession and it's just...wow 😲 How hard is it for someone to stay silent on something that big after 18 years? πŸ’” Also, love how "Mission to Space" is all about chasing your dreams - we need more of that inspiring stuff in our lives πŸš€
 
the whole thing is so fascinating but you know what really got me thinking? all these people are being put in the spotlight for being 'geniuses' or 'exceptional individuals' and it's like they're not even humans, just this idea of intelligence that we project onto them πŸ€”. i mean, what if they're just normal people who happen to score well on a quiz show? and what about all the pressure and expectation that comes with being in the public eye? it's like we're more interested in their intelligence than in their humanity 😬.
 
I'm so down for a new season of "Alan Carr Goes Shopping"! It reminds me of when I used to watch that show back in the day πŸ›οΈπŸ‘€. Anyway, I heard he's teaming up with Susie Dent this time around... sounds like a match made in heaven 😊. The contestants on the quiz format look pretty interesting too, especially that drag queen who taught her sheepdog sign language - what a legend! πŸ’β€β™€οΈ But you know what they say, back in my day we used to have those great brain-teasers on "Countdown" πŸ€”. Guess these new challenges are trying to keep things fresh and exciting... good luck with that! πŸ˜…
 
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