80s party game being turned into new ITV game show hosted by Mel Giedroyc
ok.co.ukA Pictionary game show is coming to ITV. Mel Giedroyc is set to host the programme based on Mattel's popular drawing game that has proved successful on US screens – where it is already in its third season.
Ready to air on ITV1 and ITVX later this year, Pictionary is gearing up for a festive launch with a Christmas special before rolling out 24 episodes jam-packed with artistic antics.The vibrant 56 year old presenter will be joined by a pair of celebrity team captains, each guiding their squad of eager contestants who'll scribble down rapid sketches with the hopes of matching words or phrases from different categories.The guessing games are bound to spark laughter and perhaps even frustration as teams go head-to-head for a stunning prize.
Expect the same thrilling rules we've all enjoyed from the drawing game that's entertained us across generations.The winning concoction will be cooked up by Whisper North, the wizards behind the British renditions of Jeopardy!
and Wheel of Fortune. Mel said: "Everyone is familiar with 'Pictionary', and I am so excited to help bring the game to life on television.
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