Secret Genius

The series, presented by Alan Carr and Susie Dent, sees contestants from across the United Kingdom put their mental abilities to the test. They tackle a range of immersive and ambitious challenges in each episode, designed to stretch their brainpower.

Alan Carr and Susie Dent front a television programme that pits everyday people against a series of mental tests. The two presenters guide the audience through each episode, setting the scene for the challenges that follow. Their combined hosting style gives the show a lively yet approachable feel, inviting viewers to see how far ordinary participants can push their own abilities. The core of the series revolves around contestants drawn from all corners of the United Kingdom. These participants are asked to bring their mental acuity to bear on a range of immersive and ambitious tasks. Each challenge is designed to stretch their brain power, requiring quick thinking, problem‑solving and a willingness to engage fully with the experience. Throughout the broadcast, the emphasis remains on the participants’ efforts to meet the demanding puzzles set before them. The format encourages a hands‑on approach, with the immersive nature of the tasks ensuring that competitors are fully absorbed in the test. By the end of each episode, viewers can see how far the challengers have taken their own mental limits, all under the steady guidance of Carr and Dent.