Episodes 5

1 Episode 1

December 26, 2006

30m

John Humphrys presides over the first of five seasonal specials in which famous faces test their grey matter in the legendary black chair. Hoping to raise a few pounds for charity are journalist Rageh Omaar , BBC sports presenter Clare Balding , former Brookside star Steven Pinder and explorer

2 Episode 2

December 27, 2006

30m

Chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall , Radio 4 host Edward Stourton , Liberty X's Kelli Young and TV presenter and radio DJ Henry Kelly take to the chair.

3 Episode 3

December 28, 2006

30m

The black chair beckons for another bunch of celebrities. John Humphrys asks the questions.

4 Episode 4

December 29, 2006

30m

Scott Mills, Bernie Nolan , lain Lee and Jimmy McGovern are the latest brave souls to face a grilling from John Humphrys

5 Episode 5

December 30, 2006

30m

John Humphrys presides over the concluding edition of the five seasonal specials in which famous faces test their grey matter in the black chair.

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