The Big Spell
Sue Perkins hosts as the country's brightest spellers aged between nine and 13 compete in a series of word-related games and challenges, displaying a combination of speed, skill and brains to deconstruct words many have never even heard of, let alone spelled, before. Comedian Joe Lycett reports from backstage, where the youngster and their parents are making last-minute preparations, while newsreader Moira Stuart officiates as the show's pronouncer
Cast
Sue Perkins
Herself - Host
Joe Lycett
Himself - Backstage Reporter
Moira Stuart
Herself - Pronouncer
Seasons
E1Episode 1
Jan 8, 2017
Sue Perkins hosts as the country's brightest spellers aged between nine and thirteen compete in a series of word-related games and challenges, displaying a combination of speed, skill and brains to deconstruct words many have never even heard of, let alone spelled, before.
E2Episode 2
Jan 15, 2017
E3Episode 3
Jan 22, 2017
E4Episode 4
Jan 29, 2017
E5Episode 5
Feb 5, 2017
E6The Quarter Finals
Feb 12, 2017
E7The Semi Finals
Feb 19, 2017
E8The Grand Finale
Feb 26, 2017
Videos
Storyline
Sue Perkins hosts as the country's brightest spellers aged between nine and 13 compete in a series of word-related games and challenges, displaying a combination of speed, skill and brains to deconstruct words many have never even heard of, let alone spelled, before. Comedian Joe Lycett reports from backstage, where the youngster and their parents are making last-minute preparations, while newsreader Moira Stuart officiates as the show's pronouncer
