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The words‑and‑numbers game is presented by Colin Murray alongside Rachel Riley on the show, offering lively rounds of wordplay and arithmetic. In Dictionary Corner, dating specialist Mel Schilling appears with regular contributor Susie Dent. Both hosts and guests guide contestants through the competition.

The broadcast is a words‑and‑numbers game show, presented by Colin Murray alongside Rachel Riley. Both hosts guide contestants through the puzzle‑based challenges that form the heart of the programme, keeping the pace lively and the clues clear. Their partnership sets the tone for a light‑hearted yet competitive atmosphere that defines the episode. Joining the main presenters, dating specialist Mel Schilling appears in Dictionary Corner, where she works together with long‑standing lexicographer Susie Dent. In this segment, Schilling brings her relationship expertise to the table, while Dent offers her trademark linguistic insight. Their combined presence adds an extra layer of interest, linking the wordplay of the game with broader cultural references. The format therefore blends two distinct elements: the central game hosted by Murray and Riley, and the Dictionary Corner feature that pairs Schilling’s dating knowledge with Dent’s language authority. This structure ensures that each episode delivers both the thrill of solving puzzles and the charm of expert commentary, all within a concise, engaging runtime.