It's Not What You Know

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010120120223Rachel Johnson, Desmond Lynam and Mark Steel nominate one of their nearest and dearest to answer a selection of questions.

Anything from Who would you like to be stranded on a desert island with? to What is your favourite film? to How much is a pint of milk?

Then they attempt to second-guess how their nominee responded. If they can get it right, or come close, they get points.

Miles Jupp takes the chair.

Plus special guest - renowned film director and food critic, Michael Winner gives answers which the panel must try to predict.

Producer: Sam Michell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012.

Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Rachel Johnson, Desmond Lynam and Mark Steel.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

010220120301The Thick Of It star, Rebecca Front, Fast Show actor and comedian, Simon Day, and award-winning Geordie comic, Jason Cook nominate one of their intimate circle to answer questions about their relationship, to try and prove how well they know them.

If the panel can predict the responses their nominees gave, they get points.

Chaired by Miles Jupp.

Rebecca thinks she knows her father, Charles Front, a retired illustrator and calligrapher, pretty well.

Simon examines his relationship with best friend, Conrad Butlin, a stylist from Notting Hill in London.

And Jason plumps for his mother, Pat, a recruitment consultant from Hebburn in Newcastle - and, it turns out, something of a Loose Women fan...

Producer: Sam Michell.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012.

Rebecca Front, Simon Day and Jason Cook pick their nearest and dearest to answer questions

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

010320120308Miles Jupp hosts the show in which it's not what you know that matters, but who.

And more importantly, how well you know them.

Roisin Conaty, Ed Byrne and Richard Madeley nominate one of their intimate circle to answer a series of questions and they then have to second-guess how their nominees responded.

Roisin picks her best friend, Caroline, Ed chooses his mum, Jill, and Richard Madeley opts for his daughter, Chloe - all with varying degrees of success.

The panel also have to try and predict the responses of legendary football commentator, John Motson, as he is asked:

What's your favourite film?

What would you have been if you weren't a football commentator?

Which other famous TV coat-wearer would you be? The Fonz, Columbo, or Paddington Bear?

Producer: Sam Michell.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012.

Miles Jupp tests Ed Byrne, Richard Madeley and Roisin Conaty.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

010420120315Miles Jupp presides over more relation revelations in the show where it's not what you know that matters, but who.

And more importantly, how well you know them.

Writer and broadcaster, Emma Freud, stand-up Tom Wrigglesworth and BBC 6Music's Shaun Keaveny, each nominate one of their intimate circle to answer a series of questions and the try to second-guess how their nominees responded.

Emma picks her son, Jake, Tom his dad, Richard, and Shaun plumps for younger brother, Paul.

Producer: Sam Michell.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012.

With broadcaster Emma Freud, 6Music DJ Shaun Keaveny and stand-up Tom Wrigglesworth.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

020120130709What is Frankie Boyle's worst habit?

What is the best piece of advice Diane Morgan's dad ever gave her?

Which government department did Alan Johnson most like being in charge of?

All these questions, and more, will be answered in the show hosted by Miles Jupp, where panellists are tested on how well they know their nearest and dearest.

In this case, Alan Johnson picks his son Jamie, Diane Morgan her father Peter and Frankie Boyle his mate Stuart to answer questions about each other.

Producer: Sam Michell.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2013.

Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan and Alan Johnson.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

020220130716Frank Skinner, Grace Dent and Jonathan Agnew each nominate someone they know well to answer a series of questions.

Then they have to second guess how they answered.

Host Miles Jupp tests Frank on how well he knows his friend and radio co-host Emily Dean, Grace her best friend, the Times columnist Caitlin Moran, and Jonathan his wife's best friend Anne Davies.

What is Frank's favourite drink?

Who is Grace's favourite writer?

What would Jonathan do if he wasn't a cricket commentator?

All answers and more will be revealed.

Producer: Sam Michell.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2013.

Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Frank Skinner, Grace Dent and Jonathan Agnew.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

020320130723Panellists Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott, each nominate a person they know well who will be quizzed.

Then they have to guess how they answered the questions!

Host Miles Jupp tests Bridget on how well she knows her best friend Rebecca Sewell, Ainsley his best friend, pitch doctor Paul Boross, and Justin his former radio producer Sean Gibson.

What is the one thing that DJ Justin does not like talking about?

What is Bridget's worst fear?

And what is Ainsley's worst habit?

All answers and more will be revealed.

Producer: Sam Michell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2013.

Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

020320130730Who is Nick Helm's all time hero?

What is the most embarrassing thing Isy Suttie's mum ever did?

Who would play Dougie Anderson in the film of his life?

All these questions, and more, will be answered in the show, where panellists are tested on how well they know their nearest and dearest.

Hosted by Miles Jupp.

Producer: Sam Michell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2013.

Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Nick Helm, Isy Suttie and Dougie Anderson.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

020520130806What is Masterchef finalist Kirsty Wark's signature dish?

What is Andrew Maxwell's best character trait?

What is Francis Wheen's greatest fear?

All these questions, and more, will be answered in the show hosted by Miles Jupp, where panellists are tested on how well they know their nearest and dearest.

Producer: Sam Michell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2013.

Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Francis Wheen, Kirsty Wark and Andrew Maxwell.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

020620130813What is Joe Lycett's favourite book?

Which is Anneka Rice's filmmaker son's favourite film?

Who is Dave Gorman's all-time hero?

All these questions, and more, will be answered in the show hosted by Miles Jupp, where panellists are tested on how well they know their nearest and dearest.

Producer: Sam Michell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2013.

Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Dave Gorman, Anneka Rice and stand-up Joe Lycett.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

0207Edinburgh Special20130820Miles Jupp discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

030120150630What is Sarah Millican's worst habit?

Who is Richard Osman's mum's favourite recording artist?

What would Nathan Caton be doing if he wasn't a comedian?

All these questions, and more, will be answered in the show hosted by Miles Jupp, where panellists are tested on how well they know their nearest and dearest.

In this case, Richard Osman picks his mother, Sarah Millican her mate Lou, and Nathan Caton his brother Mekel to answer questions about each other.

Producer: Matt Stronge.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2015.

Miles Jupp asks for revelations about Sarah Millican, Richard Osman and Nathan Caton.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

030220150707What was Seann Walsh's worst gig?

What was Dane Baptiste's nickname at school?

What is Sara Cox's all time favourite food?

All these burning questions, and more, will be answered in the show hosted by Miles Jupp, where panellists are tested on how well they know their nearest and dearest.

In this case, comedians Seann Walsh and Dane Baptiste pick their old school mates, and DJ Sara Cox asks her best friend to answer questions about each other.

Producer: Matt Stronge.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2015.

Miles Jupp discovers how well a panel of guests know their nearest and dearest.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

030320150714Who would play Romesh Ranganathan in a film of his life?

What's Christoper Biggins' proudest moment of his career?

What would Katherine Ryan do if she was Beyonce for a day?

All these burning questions, and more, will be answered in the show hosted by Miles Jupp, where panellists are tested on how well they know their nearest and dearest.

In this case, comedian Katherine Ryan picks her best friend, comedian Romesh Ranganathan picks his brother, and Christopher Biggins picks an old showbiz pal.

Producer: Matt Stronge

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2015.

Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

030420150721What's Lucy Porter's least favourite town to perform in?

Has Cornelius's pal Jonathan ever won any money as a result of a tip from Cornelius?

Who is Tom Wrigglesworth's all time hero?

All these burning questions, and more, will be answered in the show hosted by Miles Jupp, where panellists are tested on how well they know their nearest and dearest.

In this case, comedian Lucy Porter picks her agent, comedian Tom Wrigglesworth picks his father, and Cornelius Lysaght picks an old school friend.

Producer: Matt Stronge

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2015.

Miles Jupp is joined by Lucy Porter, Cornelius Lysaght and Tom Wrigglesworth.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

030520150728Which particular football match is Elis James obsessed with?

What's Penny Smith's worst habit?

What was the worst thing Russell Grant did as a child?

All these burning questions, and more, will be answered in the show hosted by Miles Jupp, where panellists are tested on how well they know their nearest and dearest.

In this case, comedian Elis James picks his radio show co-host, presenter Penny Smith picks her brother-in-law and astrologer Russell Grant picks his mum.

Producer: Matt Stronge.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2015.

Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

030620150804Who does Susan Calman often get mistaken for?

What does Vernon Kay consider his career lowlight?

What's the naughtiest thing Sara Pascoe did as a child?

All these burning questions, and more, will be answered in the show hosted by Miles Jupp, where panellists are tested on how well they know their nearest and dearest.

In this case, comedian Susan Calman picks her friend, presenter Vernon Kay picks his old university pal, and comedian Sara Pascoe chooses her mum.

Producer: Matt Stronge

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2015.

Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it is not what, but who you know that matters.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

040120160929Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

04012016092920210401 (R4)Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

040220161006Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

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The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

040320161013Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

04032016101320210415 (R4)Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

040420161020Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

04042016102020210422 (R4)Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

05012018030720211121 (R4)Has Tony Hawks ever committed a crime, what's the most embarrassing thing Rachel Riley does when working on Countdown and what did Desiree like least about working as a dominatrix?

All these questions, and more, will be answered in the show hosted by Joe Lycett where panellists are tested on how well they know their nearest and dearest.

Produced by Matt Stronge.

It was a BBC Studios Production.

Joe Lycett hosts the panel show where it's not what, but who you know that matters.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

05022018031420211128 (R4)What would be Gyles Brandreth superpower, who is Sarah Kendall's all time hero and what is the source of Phil Wang's shame?

All these questions, and more, will be answered in the show hosted by Joe Lycett where panellists are tested on how well they know their nearest and dearest.

Produced by Adnan Ahmed.

It was a BBC Studios Production.

Joe Lycett hosts the panel show where it's not what, but who you know that matters.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

05032018032120211205 (R4)Joe Lycett tests Melanie Chisholm, Kerry Godliman and Jack Carroll on how well they know their nearest and dearest.

What's Mel C's favourite Spice Girls song, where is Kerry's dream holiday destination and who would play Jack in the film of his life?

All these questions, and more, will be answered in the show hosted by Joe Lycett where panellists' relationships are put to the test...

Produced by Adnan Ahmed.

It was a BBC Studios Production.

Joe Lycett hosts the panel show where it's not what, but who you know that matters.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.

05042018032820211212 (R4)What does Russell Kane's think his best personality trait is? What's Fern Britton's party trick and who does Ivo Graham believe is the funniest person he knows?

All these burning questions, and more, will be answered in the show hosted by Joe Lycett, where panellists are tested on how well they know their nearest and dearest.

Produced by Matt Stronge.

~It's Not What You Know is a BBC Studios production.

Joe Lycett hosts the panel show where it's not what, but who you know that matters.

The panel show that tests how well panellists know those closest to them.