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14 Episodes 1997 - 1998
Episode 0
Blankety Blank returns to the BBC for a Christmas Special, hosted by the fictional creation of sharp-tongued Lily Savage (Paul O'Grady). Joining Lily are six celebrities new to the series, including Liz Dawn, Gareth Hale and Gwen Taylor.
Episode 1
Blankety Blank returns for a full series for the first time in eight years, with Lily Savage as the new host. To mark the change, the panel features celebrities new to the show, with only Liz Dawn having appeared before.
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
29 mins
Lily has fun with contestants that include an elderly stripper, a retired policeman and a worker for social services.
Episode 5
29 mins
Tim Vincent and Joe Pasquale make their debuts on the panel, while Jeff Rawle makes his sole appearance on the show. Unfortunately for Lily, Joe can't stop dismantling the set.
Episode 6
29 mins
Lily is at breaking point with one too many questions she doesn't understand, and an incessant theme tune that she can't get out of her head.

Episode 7
29 mins
Episode 8
Episode 9
Episode 10
Episode 11
Episode 12
Episode 13
29 mins
A significant episode for Paul O'Grady - not only was it the last of his first full run as host "Lily Savage", but the edition was reshown by the BBC over 24 years later in tribute after his death.
