HE shot to fame on Channel 4, now Alan Carr is returning to the place where he became a star hosting Chatty Man.
The comedian, who’s gone on to make shows for ITV and the BBC, is going back to his roots to host new show, Secret Genius.
He’s teaming up with Countdown words whizz Susie Dent on the project which is a search for the nation’s hidden brainboxes.
Talking about the big reveal, Alan said: “I have never ever been called a genius believe it or not, but I am fascinated by those people who do get labelled genius.
“Is it a gift, a curse, or a burden? I am so excited about ’Secret Genius’, it’s going to be absolutely fascinating not only finding out what makes these people tick but also challenging stereotypes and prejudices along the way.”
Alan, whose last ongoing series with C4 was Chatty Man from 2009 to 2016, can usually be found renovating houses with his old mucker Amanda Holden on the Spanish Job and The Italian Job.
But as he takes on his new challenge, he’s swapped her for a very different kind of partner in the form of lexicographer and etymologist Susie.
She said: “I’m delighted to be part of the search for Britain’s undiscovered geniuses alongside Alan.
The thought of meeting extraordinary individuals—who may have been overlooked in the past or may not realise the full extent of their talents—is hugely exciting.”
It’s estimated that there are thousands of people in the UK with the brains of a genius, from a variety life and backgrounds. But they may not realise they have a gift.
Made in consultation with British Mensa, this six part series will see people from each of the four regions of the UK come to take part in immersive and ambitious challenges that will test all aspects of their brain power.
Alan and Susie will explain the tasks and games – no matter how complex and mind-bending- and encourage viewers to play along and find out if they too have what it takes to be a genius.
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