THE WALL GIVEN BUMPER COMMISSION BY BBC ONE

Hosted by EastEnders star Danny Dyer, The Wall (12 x 45’) is the ultimate game of strategy, knowledge and luck, with questions asked by TV legend Angela Rippon.

The latest series has averaged 3.3m on 30-Day All Screens for All Audiences, peaking at 4.2m for the fifth episode and the most recent series has seen the highest episode to date for young audiences.

Danny Dyer says: “I’m very excited we’re coming back for another series and fingers crossed this time we will be in front of a live studio audience. I can’t wait to meet all the new contestants and let’s hope that one of them beats that Wall and wins some severe readies.”

Angela Rippon says: “I’m so looking forward to another series of The Wall on BBC One, and once again being the 'voice' of The Wall asking the questions for this fun and dynamic programme. Danny Dyer is such a fantastic host of the show, he works brilliantly with the contestants, so I can’t wait to see how successful this next batch will be"

Jo Wallace, Acting Controller of Entertainment Commissioning at the BBC, says: “The Wall is arguably the most wildly unpredictable show on TV at the moment, captivating audiences with non-stop jeopardy throughout. As well as the regular series, it will be exciting to see which celebrities are prepared to come and take on The Wall for their favourite Charity.”

As well as welcoming famous faces, applications are now open for are now open for potential contestants who think they can take on The Wall here, where the full terms and conditions are also available.