Rob Beckett takes up the permanent role of team captain and Judi Love joins the show as a regular returning guest in the show’s 29th series.
Episode 1
Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Katherine Parkinson & Spencer Jones
Jan 16, 2026
The 29th series kicks off with Jon Richardson and Judi Love taking on new team captain Rob Beckett and Katherine Parkinson. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Episode 2
Roisin Conaty, Rob Beckett, Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Lou Wall
Jan 23, 2026
Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host. Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty take on Rob Beckett and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. Lou Wall joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.
Episode 3
Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Miles Jupp & Róisín and Chiara
Jan 30, 2026
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Judi Love take on Rob Beckett and Miles Jupp. And a special guest parachutes in to help the losing team.