About this season
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
Episodes (8)
1. Episode 1
Aired 8 January 2017 • 45 min
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.
2. Episode 2
Aired 15 January 2017 • 45 min
3. Episode 3
Aired 22 January 2017 • 45 min
4. Episode 4
Aired 29 January 2017 • 45 min
5. Episode 5
Aired 5 February 2017 • 45 min
6. The Quarter Finals
Aired 12 February 2017 • 45 min
7. The Semi Finals
Aired 19 February 2017 • 45 min
8. The Grand Finale
Aired 26 February 2017 • 45 min