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Channel 4 Extends Secret Genius for Seven-Episode Second Series

Channel 4 is betting on the show's play-along puzzle format to grow a mainstream, feel-good franchise.

Overview

  • Channel 4, which confirmed the renewal Friday, ordered seven episodes for the next run.
  • Alan Carr and Susie Dent will return as hosts.
  • The show puts everyday people through large-scale, Mensa-style puzzles, with the next series adding more play-along games for viewers.
  • The new run is co-produced by Mothership and WPP Media Motion Entertainment.
  • The first series launched earlier this year with about 2.1 million viewers for episode one, a response Susie Dent said proved life-changing for some contestants.