Secret Genius

Alan Carr and Susie Dent present a programme in which people from across the UK put their brainpower to the test. They face immersive, ambitious challenges designed to stretch their mental abilities. Each episode showcases a variety of tasks that require quick thinking and creativity.

Alan Carr and Susie Dent front a television programme that centres on mental competition. The two presenters guide the audience through each episode, offering their own flair while keeping the focus firmly on the participants and the tasks they face. Their partnership sets the tone for a show that’s built around cleverness and quick thinking. Across the United Kingdom, everyday people answer the call to test their intellect. Contestants travel from different regions to take part in a series of challenges that demand more than just basic knowledge. Each task is designed to be both immersive and ambitious, pushing participants to stretch their brainpower to its limits while they navigate puzzles and problems that require genuine mental agility. The format consistently places the challengers in environments that feel all‑encompassing, ensuring the experience feels as demanding as it is engaging. Throughout the programme, Carr and Dent act as both hosts and facilitators, steering the action and providing commentary as the competitors grapple with the demanding, yet carefully crafted, mental tests. In doing so, the show delivers a clear premise: a nationwide showcase where ordinary individuals put their wits to the ultimate test.