1001 Things You Should Know

Sandi Toksvig is to host a new Channel 4 quiz show, 1001 Things You Should Know.

In the show three contestants will try to prove they know pieces of general knowledge that producers believe everyone should know. The 30-part series starts from the 1st Thing You Should Know and counts upwards.

Toksvig – best known for hosting Radio 4‘s News Quiz – said: ‘I'm absolutely thrilled to be doing this show as I only know 999 things and I will be wiser by the end of the series.’

Experts will pose questions about their specialists subjects on video. If players get their question right, then they can access a cash question which Toksvig will ask.

The comic has previously fronted Time Team, Island Race and The Talking Show for Channel 4, and hosted the Sky Arts literary panel show What The Dickens.

Channel 4 head of formats, Dominic Bird, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Sandi back onto the channel to front the show. Her vast knowledge and warm wit makes her the ideal choice.’

Producers Thames TV are currently auditioning would-be contestants for the series, which airs this summer, but entries have closed.

Published: 21 May 2012