Quick Summary
Kiran and Sarah, Dan and Jono, and Kelly and Georgia compete by using their word‑finding abilities to create the longest possible words from the smallest number of letters. The challenges are presented by host Adil Ray, who guides the teams through each round.
About This Program ✦
The show is an episode‑style programme that brings together three pairs of contestants – Kiran with Sarah, Dan paired with Jono, and Kelly alongside Georgia – all under the guidance of presenter Adil Ray. It’s set up as a light‑hearted competition where each duo puts their word‑play abilities to the test. In each round the teams are tasked with spotting words that can be formed using the smallest number of letters possible. The challenge hinges on their knack for spotting hidden vocabulary and squeezing the most meaning out of the briefest spellings. Success depends on quick thinking and a solid grasp of language tricks. The format pits the three pairs against one another, encouraging them to out‑wit each other while staying within the tight letter limits. Their strategies vary, but the core aim remains the same: to demonstrate who can extract the longest or most interesting words from the fewest characters. Adil Ray steers the proceedings, introducing the rules, keeping the pace lively, and offering commentary as the contestants wrestle with the puzzle‑like tasks. His role ties the segments together, ensuring the competition flows smoothly from one challenge to the next.
Lingo broadcasts on ITV Quiz HD at 7:00pm, Sunday, 8 February 2026. (Subtitles)



