Only Connect — Specials

Dec 200929m

The Crossworders, champions of series one, return to challenge the kings of series two, the Rugby Boys.

Nov 201029m

The cunning wiles of the Wheel Men (Rev Richard Coles, Adam Hart-Davis, and Grub Smith) take on the combined brains of the Larks (Michael Bywater, Sir Andrew Motion, and Stuart Maconie).

Jan 201129m

The Gamblers, the winners of series three, square up to the Epicureans, the winners of series four.

Jan 201129m

Undefeated champions of champions, the Crossworders, risk their reputation by confronting the awesome brainpower of the University Challengers, captained by the illustrious Alex Guttenplan.

Mar 201129m

The Treesome (Brian Sewell, Adam Hart-Davis, and Grub Smith) lock intellectual brains with the Larks (Michael Bywater, Sir Andrew Motion, and Stuart Maconie).

Nov 201129m

The cunning wiles of the Great Believers (Nick Hornby, Dame Joan Bakewell, and John Lloyd) take on the combined brains of the Free Speakers (Ian Hislop, Simon Singh, and John Sessions).

Dec 201129m

Eight seasoned Only Connect teams return to take part in a Connecting Wall mini-tournament.

Dec 201129m

The semi-finals and final of the mini-tournament, plus wall-solving tales from celebrity alumni.

Jan 201229m

Series 3 & 4 champions the Epicureans take on Series 1 & 2 champions the Crossworders.

Jan 201229m

A trio of Mastermind series winners take on Only Connect champions the Crossworders.

Jan 201229m

Eight seasoned Only Connect teams return to take part in a Connecting Wall mini-tournament.

Jan 201229m

The semi-finals and final of the mini-tournament featuring seasoned Only Connect teams, plus wall-solving tales from celebrity alumni.

Mar 201229m

The Cutters (Nick Hornby, Mark Gatiss, and Samira Ahmed) take on the combined wits of the Backhanders (Ian Hislop, Stephen Mangan, and Allison Pearson).

Nov 201229m

The cunning wiles of the Goldfingers (Charlie Higson, Daisy Goodwin, and Matthew Parris) take on the combined brains of the Fowls (Rosie Boycott, Richard Osman, and Clarke Carlisle).

Jan 201329m

Series 5 champions the Analysts take on Series 6 champions the Scribes in a bid to be named Only Connect Champion of Champions.

Jan 201329m

Three Eggheads take on three champion captains all called David.

Mar 201329m

The Neuromantics (Charlie Higson, Rufus Hound, and Baroness Susan Greenfield) take on the combined wits of the Muppets (David Mitchell, Rosie Boycott, and Bill Turnbull).

Nov 201329m

The Balding Team (Clare Balding, Clive Anderson, and Sir Simon Jenkins) take on the Scrabblers (Alice Arnold, Konnie Huq, and John Finnemore).

Mar 201429m

The Scribblers (Alice Arnold, Charlie Brooker, and Ed Smith) take on the Terriers (Clare Balding, Val McDermid, and Joshua Levine).

Nov 201429m

The Noggins (Robert Peston, Patrick Marber, and Sophie Grigson), face the Curiosities (Kevin Eldon, Professor Steve Jones, and Kate Mosse).

Mar 201529m

The Waterbabies (Reeta Chakrabarti, Tom Holland, and captain Patrick Marber) compete against the Tillers (Katie Derham, Steve Pemberton, and their captain, Professor Steve Jones).

Nov 201529m

The Music Monkeys, featuring captain David Baddiel with Clemency Burton-Hill and Philip Hensher, square up to the Chess Pieces, a team lead by Hugh Dennis and featuring Bonnie Greer and AN Wilson.

Mar 201629m

The Royal III - David Baddiel, Dr John Cooper Clarke, and Philippa Gregory - square up to the BBC - Hugh Dennis, Julian Lloyd Webber, and Lynne Truss.

Dec 201830m

Series 9 champions the Europhiles take on Series 11 winners the String Section.

Dec 201830m

The Footballers and Korfballers return for a very special one-off sports special.

Dec 201830m

The Lasletts and Meeples return for a special family edition.

Dec 201830m

The QI Elves and Inquisitors compete in a special edition of the quiz.

Dec 201930m

Two former teams with a connection to travel return.

Jan 202030m

Two former teams with a connection to drinks return for a happy hour special.

Jan 202030m

Two former teams with a connection to education return for a special.

Jan 202030m

Series 12 champions the Verbivores take on series 13 champions the Escapologists.

Dec 202030m

Two favourite family teams from previous series return for a family-themed Christmas special.

Dec 202030m

Two favourite teams from previous series – one from the north and one from the south - return for a very special episode with a geographical flavour.

Dec 202030m

Six favourite contestants from previous series return for a one-off special themed around doctors.

Jan 202130m

Two favourite teams from previous series return for a very special musical episode.

Dec 202130m

Two favourite teams from previous series return for an evening of cheese, wine, and Christmas quizzing.

Dec 202130m

Two teams from previous series – the Birdwatchers and the Beekeepers - return for a special episode.

Dec 202130m

The Nordiphiles and Apres Skiers return for a very special and chilly episode.

Dec 202130m

Series 15's champions, the 007s, take on Series 16's champions, the Puzzle Hunters.

Dec 2022

It's Christmas (special) time! Mistletoe and wine, boughs of holly, jolly teams from yesteryear oozing Christmas spirit and eager to tuck into some delicious questions.

Dec 2022

It’s a mystery-themed special, and two teams emerge from the mists of time to attempt to solve a series of mysterious puzzles.

Dec 2022

In this love-themed special, two teams from previous series have been lured out of retirement by the prospect of some lovely questions.

Dec 2022

Two all-conquering teams from previous series battle for the title of champion of champions – the Dicers (Series 14) and the Data Wizards (Series 17).

Dec 202328m

A special festive edition, where two family teams return for a yuletide battle of wits.

Dec 202328m

Two fashionable teams from yesteryear return to strut their stuff.

Dec 202329m

There’s been a mix-up, but never mind: two ‘sporting’ teams from previous series have returned to fight it out.

Dec 202328m

Previous contestants return – professional politicians, including a real, live Conservative MP (correct at time of recording), face a team of activists.

Dec 202429m

Two teams from previous series return for a battle royal, and the questions are as tricky as ever.

Dec 202429m

It’s Christmas, and two family teams return for Only Connect’s most Christmassy Christmas special yet.

Dec 202429m

Two teams from previous series, both taking their names from giants of literature, face fiendish, bookish questions.

Dec 202429m

Teams from the first series return to celebrate 60 years of BBC Two.

Dec 202429m

Anything and everything relating to the ‘special relationship’ is on the cards, as two British quizzers and their US captain take on a British captain and his two US teammates.

Dec 202429m

It’s the ‘single special’, celebrating singles, solos, and everything that comes in groups of one.

Jan 202530m

Two teams from previous series return, but there’s a twist to the format – nearly all the questions are audio only.

Jan 202529m

It’s everyone’s dream to be a champion, and it’s every champion’s dream to beat another champion. Now is their chance.

Dec 202529m

Charge your glasses, it’s the Only Connect Pub Quiz! The format has been tweaked, and the budget has been blown on several packs of pork scratchings.

Dec 202529m

It’s Christmas, and two families from series gone by have battled traffic jams and rail replacement bus services to come together and play an exasperating game.

Dec 202529m

The law is under the spotlight in this episode. As indeed is a judge’s wig, which turns out to be surprisingly itchy.

Dec 202529m

Ever wondered who would triumph if the winners of the third-place play-off from one series took on the winners of the play-off from another?