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The Big Spell

The Big Spell

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Sue Perkins hosts as the country's brightest spellers aged between nine and 13 compete in a series of word-related games and challenges, displaying a combination of speed, skill and brains to deconstruct words many have never even heard of, let alone spelled, before. Comedian Joe Lycett reports from backstage, where the youngster and their parents are making last-minute preparations, while newsreader Moira Stuart officiates as the show's pronouncer

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Budget

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Revenue

$--

Status

Canceled

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

17 August 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins

Herself - Host

Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett

Himself - Backstage Reporter

Moira Stuart

Moira Stuart

Herself - Pronouncer

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