Lingo

Liverpool sisters Brodie and Terrilea, Derbyshire couple Ian and Jacqui, and Leeds duo mother and daughter Alex and Nicola step into the hot‑seat for a one‑off edition of Adil Ray’s quiz. It’s essentially a cross‑section of everyday Britons thrown together for a night of banter, brain‑teasers and a dash of regional rivalry, all hosted by Ray’s trademark dry wit. The episode rolls out like a classic pub quiz, but with a TV‑sized twist. Each pair tackles three rounds – general knowledge, picture clues and a lightning “speed‑round” where the clock ticks faster than a London tube. The questions are a mix of pop‑culture, history and oddly specific UK‑only trivia, giving Brodie’s Scouse slang and Jacqui’s Derbyshire dialect plenty of moments to shine. No spoilers, but expect a few surprise swaps and a cheeky “cheat‑sheet” moment that keeps the tension light and the laughs coming. Honestly, it’s a mixed bag. If you enjoy the gentle rivalry of “Pointless” mixed with the camaraderie of “The Great British Bake Off”, you’ll find it surprisingly good – the contestants are genuine and the banter feels unforced. On the flip side, the pacing drags a bit in the middle, and some of the visual graphics look a tad ropy by today’s standards. Still, the show’s charm lies in its down‑to‑earth participants rather than flashy production. Fair warning: it’s a PG‑13 affair, so nothing too risqué, but there are a few mild swearing bits and a bit of competitive banter that might be a touch much for the very young. First terrestrial broadcast on BBC One, it slots into the “Quiz Night” series as a stand‑alone special, running just under an hour. If you’re after a proper, feel‑good quiz night without the high‑stakes drama, give it a whirl.