
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
- TV variety
- BBC One
- 2015 - 2025
- 47 episodes (8 series)
Variety show hosted by Michael McIntyre.
- Continues today on BBC1 at 6:40pm with Series 8, Episode 6
- Catch-up on Series 8, Episode 5
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Series 2, Episode 5

The legend that is Sting sings a classic and his new single, plus there is comedy from Jack Whitehall and a very special performance from David Brent. Jamie Oliver plays celebrity Send To All where Michael sends a text of his choosing to Jamie's phone contacts. 'Unexpected Star' has a twist this week when two people from the same family get the surprise of their lifetimes.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 17th December 2016
- Time
- 8:55pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 60 minutes
Upcoming repeats
- Friday 28th February 2025 at 9:00pm on Comedy Central
- Saturday 1st March 2025 at 9:00am on CC Extra
- Saturday 1st March 2025 at 12:00pm on CC Extra
- Saturday 1st March 2025 at 5:00pm on Comedy Central
Cast & crew
Michael McIntyre | Host / Presenter |
Jamie Oliver | Guest |
Jack Whitehall | Guest |
Ricky Gervais | David Brent |
John Prescott | Self |
Jeff Prescott | Self |
Gemma Arrowsmith | Ensemble Actor |
Richard Soames | Ensemble Actor |
Sting | Musical Performer |
Henry Paker | Writer (Additional Material) |
Chris Howe | Director |
Christian Fletcher | Series Producer |
Ed Daggett | Producer |
Carol Baffour-Awuah | Producer |
Dan Baldwin | Executive Producer |
Claire Horton | Executive Producer |
Alan Tyler | Executive Producer |
Claire Nash | Edit Producer |
Clara Marshall | Edit Producer |
David Sutton | Edit Producer |
Ben Bacon | Strand Producer |
Steve Andrews | Editor |
Jamie Shemeld | Editor |
George Winfield | Editor |
Dominic Tolfts | Production Designer |
Dave Davey | Lighting Designer |
Paul Farrer | Composer |
Videos
Singing with Sting
Michael McIntyre fulfils a childhood dream of singing with his idol Sting.
Featuring: Michael McIntyre & Sting.
Send To All with Jamie Oliver
Michael McIntyre writes a text on Jamie Oliver's phone and prepares to send it to all of his contacts.
Featuring: Michael McIntyre & Jamie Oliver.
Unexpected Stars John and Jeff
Jeff thought he was setting his son up to be the Unexpected Star, but Michael McIntyre had other plans...
Featuring: Michael McIntyre, Gemma Arrowsmith, Richard Soames, John Prescott & Jeff Prescott.