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Episode 1

Episode number: 1

Overview: John Humphrys presides over the first of five seasonal specials in which famous faces test their grey matter in the legendary black chair. Hoping to raise a few pounds for charity are journalist Rageh Omaar , BBC sports presenter Clare Balding , former Brookside star Steven Pinder and explorer

Episode 2

Episode number: 2

Overview: Chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall , Radio 4 host Edward Stourton , Liberty X's Kelli Young and TV presenter and radio DJ Henry Kelly take to the chair.

Episode 3

Episode number: 3

Overview: The black chair beckons for another bunch of celebrities. John Humphrys asks the questions.

Episode 4

Episode number: 4

Overview: Scott Mills, Bernie Nolan , lain Lee and Jimmy McGovern are the latest brave souls to face a grilling from John Humphrys

Episode 5

Episode number: 5

Overview: John Humphrys presides over the concluding edition of the five seasonal specials in which famous faces test their grey matter in the black chair.