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Liverpool Echo
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Christopher Megrath

Michael McIntyre announces the return of two BBC hit shows

Michael McIntyre's Big Show and The Wheel are set to return to the BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year.

Comedian and television presenter Michael McIntyre will be returning to television with not just one but two of his hit BBC shows. Fans will see the return of both Michael McIntyre's Big Show and The Wheel which are due to air later in the year.

Michael McIntyre's Big Show sees a group of celebrities deal with all sorts of mischief from Michael, including taking control of their mobile phones and texting multiple people in their contact list. The Wheel on the other hand sees famous faces spinning a larger than life wheel in order to try and win their contestants a hefty cash prize.

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The comedian said he was excited to be back causing trouble after covid restrictions put filming of Big Show on hold. He said: "Three long years of no Unexpected Stars, of me not getting my hands on a single celebrity's mobile phone, of people sleeping soundly without fear of me sneaking into their bedrooms. Well, the wait is over.

"If you've missed seeing Gino D'Acampo in his pants at midnight, a firefighter singing opera or Jamie Oliver texting everyone in his phone that he loves chicken nuggets, then you're in for a real treat."

Michael also said he was thrilled to be back at the helm of The Wheel which was also had to be put on pause. He said: "The Big Show is back and we've used those three years to think of even bigger surprises and bigger laughs... The Wheel is spinning back too! I'm elated that both shows are so beloved and returning to BBC One."

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