Sorry, I Didn't Know returning to ITV1 for a seventh series

Becoming the longest-running show in the UK by a Black-led production company.

TriForce Productions has confirmed that the record-breaking comedy panel show, Sorry, I Didn’t Know, will be returning to ITV1 later this year for a seventh series, 10 years on from its first outing on TV.

Originally commissioned in 2016 as part of ITV’s Black History Month programming, 10 years on Sorry, I Didn’t Know is now part of comedy panel show lore, once again breaking its own record as the longest running show in the UK by a Black-led production company and now breaking the series record set by classic sitcom Desmond’s (six series between 1989-1994), and The Real McCoy (five series and a special between 1991-1996), for longest running Black-led comedy series on TV.

The show, focused on Black history, has become a firm fixture in the TV calendar and a popular fan favourite, earning its rightful place in the pantheon of British comedy panel shows.

Returning to the hot seat as host is Chizzy Akudolu, who will be keeping competitive team captains, Eddie Kadi and Richard Blackwood, in line. Richard, who joined the show last year, will once again go head-to-head with Eddie, his long-time friend and compadre. The questions will be more intriguing, the answers even more outrageous and the competition and unity more finely balanced than ever.

Filming will take place this summer and will once again feature a roster of brilliant comedic talent, who will join the roll call from previous season’s guests, which includes Adjoa Andoh, Susan Wokoma, Munya Chawawa, Stephen K Amos, Marcus Brigstocke, Angellica Bell, Richie Anderson, Oti Mabuse, Jordan Stephens, JB Gill, Babatunde Aléshé, Colin Jackson, Seann Walsh and Jamelia, to name but a few.

Speaking ahead of the new series, Executive Producer for TriForce, Fraser Ayres said "We’re so excited Chizzy is taking her place again as Queen of the show. At 10 years and the 7th season, it’s an incredibly special one, and having been in every episode since the pilot in 2016 she’s the perfect host to shepherd us into this next chapter. With lots of surprises planned for this series, it’s going to be a special one! We thank ITV for the support they give us to keep making this ground-breaking show, as it seems like a little bit of knowledge, and a lot of laughs, is needed now more than ever."

Made by TriForce Productions, the seventh series of Sorry, I Didn't Know is executive produced by Fraser Ayres, Minnie Ayres and Jimmy Akingbola, with Delia Williams as Series Editor.

Sorry, I Didn’t Know will return later this year on ITV1