Two new series for both the Big Show and The Wheel

The BBC has commissioned a further two series of both Michael McIntyre’s Big ​Show and Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel. 

Production on the sixth series of The Wheel has just begun, with the Big ​Show going into production on series nine in July. 

The latest series of the latter averaged 5.9 million viewers per episode, with a quarter watching on iPlayer, while the most recent series of The Wheel averaged 5.3 million

McIntyre said: ‘The Wheel was a show we made in lockdown while we couldn’t film the Big ​Show, but it’s become equally beloved. 

‘Someone came up to me recently while I was walking the dog and said they "loved The Big Wheel". I have no idea whether they meant The Big Show, The Wheel or both shows, they may have just come from The London Eye.’

Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC, added: ‘There can be no doubt that Michael has well and truly cemented his position as Mr Saturday Night on the BBC.’

The shows are made by Hungry McBear, a joint venture between McIntyre’s company and Hungry Bear, whose other credits include Gladiators and Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad 

Its chief executive, Dan Baldwin, said: ‘Both The Big ​Show and The Wheel seem to be getting better with every series. They have become firm favourites with the nation on a Saturday night. 

‘With Michael at the helm, they’re hilarious, packed with entertainment and both deliver unforgettable moments of emotion - exactly what Saturday night entertainment should do.’

Broadcast details for the new series will be announced later.

Published: 8 Apr 2025