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The Circle
2018 - 2021 7.5 (15 votes) 4 Seasons
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The Circle

Overview

Players from all walks of life will compete to win up to £50,000. All living in one modern block but separately in individual apartments, the players will never come face-to.face, and can only interact with one another through an specially-designed app called The Circle.

Top Cast

Emma Willis
Emma Willis

Self - Host

Sophie Willan
Sophie Willan

Self - Narrator

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2018)

No overview available.

19 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2018-09-18

In the first episode, the players make themselves at home in their individual apartments, before creating their profiles. The wrong choice of picture could ruin their chance of winning up to £50,000.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 2: Episode 2
2018-09-19

In their first full day in The Circle, the contestants are working on their gameplans. Dan and Alex become Influencers, with the power to remove a fellow player. Who do they pick?

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 3: Episode 3
2018-09-20

The players win a special party. There's dancing, risqué party games and some late night pillow talk. And The Circle welcomes a new player to the game, Sinead - AKA 'Christopher'.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 4: Episode 4
2018-09-21

The game-playing intensifies, there's some serious flirtation going on, and before the night is out one of the players will be blocked from The Circle.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 5: Episode 5
2018-09-23

The game hots up as several players suss out some gameplans. A psychic medium enters The Circle. And Freddie treats himself to a victory streak after getting some good news.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 6: Episode 6
2018-09-24

There's a man cave, some surprising revelations, a shock meeting, and two players are blocked as the game play heats up.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 7: Episode 7
2018-09-25

Two new players join the gang. Christopher/Sinead sends a shock message. Genelle and Dan bond. There's also politics, pizza, wine, pyjamas, and possibly even some romance.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 8: Episode 8
2018-09-26

As newbies Scotty and Hannah bed in, there's fighting talk and flirty talk in the group as things get a little bit personal and heated.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 9: Episode 9
2018-09-27

Tension mounts as the fallout from last night's game continues. After all the flirting, Sian tries to figure out who to trust. There's also a portrait painting and more mudslinging.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 10: Episode 10
2018-09-28

Tonight Genelle makes a stunning announcement to the gang, and there's not one but two shock exits as a newbie enters The Circle. Did Psychic Ryan see any of this coming?

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 11: Episode 11
2018-09-30

Romance could be on the cards for new catfish Mairead. The Ratings take place. And is it the end for The Three Musketeers?

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 12: Episode 12
2018-10-01

The Blocking cliffhanger is resolved, with either Psychic Ryan (and Kathy) or Alex/Kate leaving the game, while two new players enter.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 13: Episode 13
2018-10-02

There's some crushes, match-making and sexting going on in The Circle. And as the latest round of ratings looms, another 'at risk' player faces The Block.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 14: Episode 14
2018-10-03

A lot of people in The Circle are getting pretty suspicious, with their catfish alarms on red alert. There's still time for some lads' chat though. And yoga.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 15: Episode 15
2018-10-04

Sian and Precious seek to put aside their differences, while a shock Blocking with no Influencers, leaves five players facing a difficult decision.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 16: Episode 16
2018-10-05

The players wake up to big news: The Circle is now complete - meaning that one of them will definitely win £50,000. Sian shares her 'naked' thoughts. And another player is Blocked.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 17: Episode 17
2018-10-07

With only one day left, anything can happen in The Circle. There's a new ratings alert with another surprise Blocking - leaving only four contestants, with everything to play for.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 18: Live Final
2018-10-08

The remaining players leave their apartments and finally come face to face for the Live Final, as it's revealed who is the most popular in The Circle and has got their hands on the £50,000 prize.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 19: Uncovered
2018-10-16

Players from across the series reflect on their time spent in The Circle, as presenters Maya Jama and Alice Levine relive with them all the best moments from inside the famous apartment

Runtime: 45 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2019)

Series 2 premiered on September 24, 2019.

22 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Live Launch
2019-09-24

Emma presents the live launch as eight players enter their apartments and face their first bombshell with an instant rating. Viewers get to vote as a celeb joins the game looking to cause trouble.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 2: Episode 2
2019-09-25

The players do an ice breaker. Celebrity catfish Richard Madeley awaits instruction. And the influencers decide who should be the first to be blocked from the game.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 3: Episode 3
2019-09-26

James/Sammie starts to feel the pressure. The game heats up as Richard/Judy meets his new neighbours, before they rate each other for a second time.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 4: Live Vote Night 1
2019-09-27

Emma Willis is in the studio with Courtney Act, Scarlett Moffatt and the latest blocked players. Richard twerks his way into character. And viewers vote for the next player to enter the game.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 5: Episode 5
2019-09-29

The players react to the second blocking. Judy bonds with Georgina. Woody's on a mission to make friends. Meanwhile, Tim's suspicions of Jay build.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 6: Episode 6
2019-09-30

New player Ella joins the game and picks Jay/Katie to go on a date. Tim turns to Woody for help. The players rate each other again, but who will they choose to be the influencers?

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 7: Episode 7
2019-10-01

It's battle of the catfish - but will it be Richard/Judy or Katie/Jay who get blocked? Meanwhile, Georgina has an emotional moment, and two new Players make their way into The Circle.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 8: Episode 8
2019-10-02

New players Beth and Jack arrive. Jack is playing as himself, but Beth's the 'girl next door'. Jack starts flirting with the girls. Meanwhile Katie/Jay is under pressure and it's ratings time again.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 9: Episode 9
2019-10-03

It seems that players have been voting tactically, which sends a shock wave through the apartments. The influencers decide who to block. James/Sammie goes 'savage' after the portrait painting task.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 10: Live Vote Night 2
2019-10-04

Emma Willis is back in the studio to oversee a new arrival, a blocking and a huge twist. Emma's joined by ex-Player, celebrity catfish Richard Madeley, and this week's blocked players.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 11: Episode 11
2019-10-06

Paddy celebrates his first night in style and shares an emotional moment with Georgina. Woody and Ella, who are paranoid after Friday's shock twist, play detective. And the ratings are revealed.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 12: Episode 12
2019-10-07

Beth and Jack's new persona, Joyce, is given a warm welcome. Joyce picks Tim for a date. A quiz rouses everyone's suspicions and catfish detectives Ella and Woody find some interesting clues.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 13: Episode 13
2019-10-08

The players get a chance to go anonymous again, as they assign hashtags to each other in a game. Paddy comes out about his disability and there isn't a dry eye in the building.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 14: Episode 14
2019-10-09

New catfish Busayo spends her first night as Josh getting to know the ladies, and James/Sammie is up for flirting with him. Later, Josh chats about grime with Ella and Woody - then it's ratings time.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 15: Episode 15
2019-10-10

After the big cliffhanger there's a tough call for the influencers - but who's getting blocked? Meanwhile, Woody initiates the boys and Busayo/Josh comes under serious scrutiny...

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 16: Live Vote Night 3
2019-10-11

There are two new arrivals, but the remaining players decide on who stays. The other is instantly blocked. Meanwhile, Emma Willis is back in the studio for the live Friday show.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 17: Episode 17
2019-10-13

A game called Memory Lane puts the players under pressure. Meanwhile, the secret influencer is revealed, and they have a big choice to make when they must block someone face-to-face.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 18: Episode 18
2019-10-14

The players are on high alert as the secret influencer makes their way to block someone. Reverberations from the blocking sweep through the apartments as players realise no one is safe.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 19: Episode 19
2019-10-15

Ella advises Josh/Busayo to open up to the group and Sammie/James adds members to the Circle of Trust. Meanwhile, other players conspire and the new influencers have a big job to do.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 20: Episode 20
2019-10-16

A battle of the Influencers between Sammie/James and Tim results in a player being blocked. As they approach the final, a game of 'Isn't it Funny?' makes everyone think about their allegiances.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 21: Episode 21
2019-10-17

Video messages from home move the players to tears - but a ratings alert has them putting their gamefaces back on. Despite the tactics, a face-to-face blocking leaves everyone wondering who'll win.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 22: Live Final
2019-10-18

The final ratings take place before the finalists go and meet each other face-to-face in the Inner Circle. How will the players react to the four people they meet? Who will win the game?

Runtime: 45 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2021)

No overview available.

21 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2021-03-16

The game begins as nine new players enter their brand-new luxury apartments, but one won't be staying for long... or will they!? And Emma Willis delivers a huge twist.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 2: Episode 2
2021-03-17

One player is 'cloned' and it's a race against the clock to prove their identity. The players break the ice and a party brings them all together.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 3: Episode 3
2021-03-18

The players each give their second set of ratings - who will become an Influencer and who will be blocked from The Circle?

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 4: Episode 4
2021-03-19

Friendships are solidified and a player reveals an emotional story. Meanwhile, Emma Willis enters The Circle and the players must decide which Clone to block.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 5: Episode 5
2021-03-21

As the players recover from the second blocking, two new catfish join The Circle. Emotions run high for one player, and love is in the air as the players get their flirt on.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 6: Episode 6
2021-03-22

Suspicions run high and 'The Catfish Hunters' are formed. And as a result of losing a game, one player must become The Circle Assassin...

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 7: Episode 7
2021-03-23

The stakes have never been higher, is it mission accomplished for the Assassin?

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 8: Episode 8
2021-03-24

The Assassin's mission is revealed and one player's feelings for another grow stronger.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 9: Episode 9
2021-03-25

Tensions rise as the painting challenge causes a stir, a friendship suffers a blow and it's ratings time for the players.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 10: Episode 10
2021-03-26

Two players become agony aunts, Emma Willis delivers a major announcement, and the players decide who is next to be blocked from The Circle.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 11: Episode 11
2021-03-29

There's a shock revelation as a catfish confesses. Meanwhile, two new players enter The Circle and have a big decision to make.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 12: Episode 12
2021-03-30

One player ups their game plan, the new players pick an Influencer and it's the toughest Influencer chat yet, as the players decide where their allegiances lie...

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 13: Episode 13
2021-03-31

A shock block leads to a tense meet. Meanwhile, one catfish feels the guilt as they take their relationship with another player to the next level.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 14: Episode 14
2021-04-01

It's all change in The Circle after a game makes everyone reconsider their allegiances. And it's ratings time, as one more player is blocked.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 15: Episode 15
2021-04-02

Tensions are high and cracks begin to form. Players are treated to a game of bingo, and someone has a cunning plan...

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 16: Episode 16
2021-04-04

A player comes clean about their true thoughts during a game, and a shock twist means the Influencers are faced with a huge dilemma.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 17: Episode 17
2021-04-05

Two new players join The Circle, on a mission to stir things up.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 18: Episode 18
2021-04-06

The truth comes out in a game of 'Ask me Anything' and a relationship is tested, as the two Influencers make a tough decision.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 19: Episode 19
2021-04-07

The players have winning on their minds, as the final is almost in their sights. And strategies and gameplay get taken to the next level.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 20: Episode 20
2021-04-08

Tensions rise between two players, and a sole Influencer must block the final person from The Circle... face to face.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 21: Episode 21
2021-04-09

The players' true identities are finally revealed at a tense dinner, and Emma Willis crowns the winner of The Circle.

Runtime: 45 min
Season 4 ()

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