Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002–2024) User Reviews

Saturday Night Takeaway warmed up

[studioAT · 7/10 · 5 April 2014]

I think Ant and Dec did the right thing resting this show for a few years. Towards the end of it's first long run (around 2009) things were getting a bit stale and the items on the show a bit dull (escape from Takeaway prison being a low point). You can have too much of a good thing and I think the show and perhaps all involved needed to go on to other things.

However, fast forward to 2013 and the show was back with a new energy, new bits of fun and games and it was like welcoming back an old friend. Ant and Dec won awards, scored a number one record and all was well.

This latest series (2014) hasn't been quite as good but the standard remains very high. Long may it continue.

If wim the ads was its own show, I'd watch that over in for a penny.

[jpbrandwood · 7/10 · 1 April 2021]

I love some of the skits, although I'm not a fan of Ant vs Dec or the stuff like Double Trouble (although I did admittedly like Who Shot Simon Cowell?) and yeah some of it is boring, but some of it is decent, but I'm sick of how stupid the costumes they out Stephen in are. Also, there are little touches in the end credits sometimes.

Good and garbage

[nicolle-hardy · 5/10 · 13 February 2022]

It does warm up my Saturday but all the old ones were good but now it it's totally garbage not to be mean the reason why I'm saying it's garbage because there not bringing any laughter to some family's but it was very good from 2002_2021 last series was RUBBISH but all the others were good so I don't know why there not bringing more entertainment.

This show needs to come to the states

[KEERON · 25 June 2003]

This was one of the most entertaining shows that I saw while I was in England. Every Saturday my roommates and I couldn't wait for "Ant and Dec" to come on. Other than Banzai this was by far my most favorite show to watch in England. I only wish it could be shown in the states.

By far one of the best shows on ITV

[redcrper · 10/10 · 12 October 2019]

This show has the best Geordie duo in the UK, but for Saturday Nights every 7 weeks from February you can see the best things you've seen including the best segments like Little Ant and Dec, Ant VS Dec, etc. This show has everything fun you could possibly want and writing this comment now is that I'm hyped to see the duo again in 2020, watch it if you're in the UK, IT'S WORTH IT

Sick of the sight of these two.

[dogyorky · 3/10 · 4 March 2021]

Surely we've seen enough of these 2 people? Same old jokes, no ideas. I'd have thought Ant would prefer to be down the pub....

Great show

[harrisonpeacock · 10/10 · 25 March 2023]

Today on 25 March 2023 everyone cheated on lip reading they all had the headphones off but great show I with that it could be Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday ,Saturday and Sunday night takeaway that would be much better so I could watch it every day. Its just a shame that children can't go onto the Saturday night takeaway. If children could go on the plane I think children would enjoy it much more. And it's also annoying that if you want to write a review that it has to be at the least 100 letters. Although it's annoying it's better than 1000 letters or something like that. Ant and dec is truly funny though.

Please stop!

[jjjmaxwell · 1/10 · 6 March 2021]

This was bad when they had an audience now its unwatchable!

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

[jboothmillard · 10/10 · 19 April 2005]

Hosted by PJ and Duncan of Byker Grove and the stars of SM:TV, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnely, this is brilliant. They do many hilarious and wonderful things to themselves, celebrities, the audience and us at home. There is always the chance for us at home to win fantastic prizes in Grab The Ads or Jiggy Bank, and to get into the studio audience to Win the Ads, or even get picked out for something. There has been many good things on the show. Little Ant and Dec interviewing many famous people. The part of the show unrehearsed or trained for called What's Next? and Ant vs Dec. And already-filmed parts, Ant & Dec Undercover, where they set up a famous person in disguise, and Beat the Boys, where TV duos race the boys. A brilliant show that deserves its awards and hosts credit. With Ant & Dec there would be no Saturday night in! It was nominated the Lew Grade Award at the BAFTAS, it won 3 British Comedy Awards from 4 nominations, and it won 3 National Television Awards from 4 nominations. Ant and Dec were number 56 on The 100 Worst Britons (why?), and they were number 7 on TV's 50 Greatest Stars, the programme was number 87 on The 100 Greatest Funny Moments for the Simon Cowell Undercover, it was number 2 on ITV: 50 Greatest Shows, and was number 60 on The 100 Greatest TV Treats 2003. Outstanding!

This is pure rubbish

[amk256 · 1/10 · 6 March 2021]

This is a total pile of rubbish which is not funny and makes me feel like throwing something at the TV. The usual high volume crowd is soo annoying so watching it with no crowd I'm thinking hmmm maybe it will be ok ... but no utter tripe. Ant and Dec you could be doing something so much better than this. It's a waste of your talent.

yay!

[DoyleLuver · 15 March 2003]

When it's Saturday night and you're wanting something good to watch and all the TV shows that feel they've been on for centuries are dragging along then keep watching for this! A wonderful, entertaining series with two presenters that quite a lot of people have grown up with. The two Geordie lads are very funny and give the show that extra sparkle. The idea of being able to 'grab the ads' that you've seen is original and throw in a few other extra tidbits like 'what's next?' and 'Jim didn't fix it for me' and you've got a good hour long series that makes you wish it was on everyday. Now as a 15 year old I'm trying hard not to point out that Dec is very hot and that is a very appealing 'must-watch' thing but it's true, and he can't get away without a mention so there it is lol. Overall the show is a great family show, suitable for all really, very entertaining, very funny with two fantastic presenters. Yay!! Don't miss it!

LOVE 'EM!

[antanddecfan · 10/10 · 21 December 2023]

Not sure what all the hate and fuss is about because these two lovely lads make me laugh so much!!!! Maybe they're just jealous of the talented young lads!

Me and my husband like to put on the telly and watch them whilst eat our microwaved meals. We especially love the silly little pranks they pull, what a laugh!

However, i do think my husband gets jealous when little Dec is shown on the telly, as I've got quite a bit of a crush on him, Shhhhhh!

Anyway, worth the watch and honestly my go to tv-show. Love watching anything with them in. Such heartthrobs! Definitely my favourite Geordies of all time.

Barb x.

Total rip off....nothing inventive or new

[dthomson-90999 · 2/10 · 7 March 2020]

Ant and Dec should beware of believing the hype surrounding their show. This even extends to their production team of 5 year olds who dont understand or appreciate sensitivites around Japanese WW2 atrocities. Atrocity in an entirely different context is appropriate to describe the current show which is a complete rip off of Noel Edmonds Late Late Breakfast Show and The Two Ronnies. Not entirely unrelated since the age group it seems to be produced by or aimed at would likely never have seen these much better and original shows. Very few Advert unrelated elements rescue the show a tired humourless affair. The comedy is childish at best and is akin to the stuff they trotted out on BBC Saturday mornings maybe they should be looking for a change of timeslot for this Takeaway. Theres the dilemma. Ant and Decs comedy hasnt matured with their increasing age. They have much more to offer which is restricted by the low quality mass populist approach taken by ITV. The lads have really cheeky close to the bone after watershed potential which is untapped and could be equally lucrative. At the moment their humour and spontenaity seems to be hampered by their trying to satisfy the average age of viewers. Dont they see by doing so their product and image becomes average too!

Only young people

[bthomas-16945 · 9/10 · 12 March 2022]

I've tried and tried to get tickets never had any luck now I realise why look at the audience there all young shame on on you Ant and Dec us oldies enjoy the show.

Childish rubbish

[tamca-13252 · 1/10 · 19 February 2022]

How much longer do we have to endure Ant & Dec's childish rubbish on Saturday evenings. And don't tell me to switch off - I have & do but there's not much decent stuff elsewhere. British TV is fast going down the pan and with this silly pair winning awards what hope is there, for goodness sake.

A Refreshing change to Saturday Night TV

[Izak86 · 10/10 · 16 January 2008]

Saturday Night Takeaway is a refreshing change from an evening TV that is mostly filled with Reality-TV.

First aired in 2002, Ant and Dec took the 'Noel's House Party' formula from the 1990's and reintroduced it with success, features include 'Little Ant & Dec', 'Ant & Dec Undercover', 'Beat the Boys' and 'Ant v Dec'. All these add up to a fun-filled show that doesn't involve voting off celebrities or hopeless singers and I really enjoy it.

I don't feel the show has quite the same atmosphere as 'Noel's House Party' and sadly some of the features such as 'Little Ant & Dec' and 'Ant & Dec Undercover' have seemed to have disappeared from later series but other than that, this is a great Saturday Night show.

Childish messing around

[DavidYZ · 1/10 · 14 April 2017]

Why is this childish mess broadcast on ITV1 during the evening? This should be on children's television. I can't see how any adult (or teenager for that matter) can enjoy this silly mess of a show. The presenters are now in their early forties, but behave like ten-year- olds.

Another fab Ant and Dec Show

[Lehane · 25 November 2005]

Ant and Dec are amazing no matter what they do, but ITV had the right idea when they stuck them on prime-time Saturday night TV. TV on a Saturday really does suck, but when another series comes on you know there'll be something decent to watch. Little Ant and Dec are fantastic, I mean how many pre-teens have interviewed Tony Blair and Kylie Minogue? Lets not forget the gotcha's which are hilarious. Sure, Noel did them first, but Ant and Dec have brought them into the 21st century.

Thank you guys for bringing laughter and entertainment to our Saturday nights.

Amazing ant and dec Saturday takeaway night

[rachclay · 10/10 · 7 April 2024]

Absolutely love ant and dec on whatever it is their doing, just a fantastic duo, well done guys, keep it up we all love you and look forward to all the amazing funny things you bring to our tvs, I have double lung cancer and can't wait to watch you're show , you bring so much joy to so many people and I thank you for that, there's laughter tears and joy, excitement something for all the family and we never go out on a Saturday night, we're always home for you boys. I'd absolutely love to win the takeaway get away holiday I'm always doing for others and would absolutely love to have a proper holiday so here's hoping I can be entered in to the competition with a chance, it would change my life and to be able to make so many great memories to last forever. I'm 55 years old and been through a domestic physical and mental abuse and also been a addict of substance abuse due to the violence and I've now been clean of all drugs for 8 years and trying to absolutely love every aspect of life. I'm smashing it, obviously having tumours in both lungs restricts a lot of things but I don't allow it to stop me having a good time I just take things a little bit slower, I have pre cancerous cells on my voice box and throat and I loose my voice a lot of the time but like I said you boys keep me laughing xxxxx.

I was deeply offended by the superior low quality of this utter trash.

[Birminghamukengland · 1/10 · 7 April 2024]

I was unfortunate enough to see some parts of this truly diabolical show recently.

The first was when they set up Lorraine Kelly whom I'm sure is the twin sister of Susan Boyle, as it's too uncanny to be otherwise.

I felt insulted that the producers and presenters would even consider that the average viewer would find this either remotely amusing or entertaining. Even when they pan to the audience most look very unimpressed.

My second viewing was on 6th April when I sat in my chair literally cringing at the section where Holden and Cowel sat there like two characters from a horror movie who have had their faces melted, giggling at antics which were simpy totally not funny.

The awful Witche's cackle of Holden was too much to bear. Watching Mcfartlan eat that Banana was absolutely ridiculous, and with the new format of the two little old guys being controlled remotely by anyone from ITV who doesn't already get enough airtime is abhorrent. Ant and Dec are way too old now to be acting like little kids, it's embarrassing.

Please, whoever writes and producers this total and utter trash, sit back and watch a whole episode and hang your heads in shame. How can ANYONE think that this is good TV, HOW???

Where has even the slightest bit of intelligence gone from British TV now? It's aimed at people with an IQ of an amoeba.

Noel's House party was a masterclass in Saturday night TV, as was the old Generation Game etc.

Also the constant adverts every 6 to 7 minutes when the volume is turned up makes this programmes even more unbearable.

Who do advertisers target, as I can honestly say I have never purchased anything from an advert.

Please get this highly offensive to my intelligence, low quality, pointless and pathetic content gone.

The presenters speak to the viewer like we're toddlers. Don't get me started on that Masked Singer/Dancer, what will be next, the Masked Master-Baker, that should make the fake laughter even more fakely hysterical than it already is from McCall and all the other wasters. If the make presenter of that programme were a piece of chocolate he would eat himself with his affected mouth movements and overly animated gestures. Of course he's famous for his overly animated gestures is Joel but that's another story.

Why do the same people turn up year after year after year. Of course unless you have a famous parent like Walsh or Kemp normal people don't stand a chance.

The whole lot just make me physically nauseous.

What a show it is

[thomasmckiernan-88043 · 10/10 · 7 April 2024]

If you want to watch a show for a Saturday Night at 19:00 then fear not because the 2 lads from Newcastle Upon Tyne has got you covered ever Saturday night from 7pm live on ITV join Ant and Dec's for a 90 minutes of laughter and entertainment as they.

In the series Ant and Dec will have Ant Vs Dec with Stephen Mulhern to battle it out to win a trophy at the end of the series.

They have a star guest announcer every week and the audience had been there apart the series in 2020 and 2021 when we had Covid-19

And at the end of each show each week they have the end of the show show with various artists each week.

Spoilers Ant and Dec's Saturday night takeaway has been on for 20 years and they are having a break at the end of series 20 for a bit to spend time with their families, and as for series 20 they are making it bigger and better than ever because they are giving away more takeaway getaways, more end of the show shows and the end of the series is on Saturday 13th April 2024 Watch every episode of Ant and Dec's Saturday night takeaway for free on ITVx.

Losing its shine

[samayshans · 5/10 · 28 February 2021]

The first show was terrific, the second was worryingly annoying. Slapping faces and running around the stage dates back to Marcombe & Wise. Trying to watch Rag & Bone man was frustrating as ant and dec jumped around like children. The whole fake looking for the connection lead for the rainbow laser was pathetic. Stick to what you do best, giving away great prizes to people who deserve it at this awful time in people's lives.

A Fantastic piece of comedy

[HShire · 10/10 · 13 January 2005]

Saturday night take away is one of the most fantastic and entertaining shows on British TV at the moment. Hosted by two of Englands biggest and lovable stars, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, takeaway is a refreshing piece of comedy. Including many sketches with celebrities and the wonderful,Little Ant & Dec(James & Dylan) it is a show not to be missed. When thinking of this show and what it could compare to think of shows like SM:TV Live meets Noel's House Party meets Tiswas. This programme is a show that can be enjoyed by all ages of the family from 3-103, there is something for everyone,without getting bored. The amount of awards this show has won, this cant be a mistake Not to be missed

Past it's sell buy date

[quadrophenia-69524 · 1/10 · 21 February 2022]

These 2 think there funny but there not I think that this programme could do with some new presenters like you know people that don't really get to do quiz shows I think holly Willoughby or davina mccall or Amanda holden as there not really on tv that much any more yeah what ever there on everything.

Funny but stupid....

[emmageorge · 11 June 2005]

All I want to say is this. This show isn't gonna win any Oscars, lets just get that thing straight. But if your having a Saturday night in and fancy a chuckle, tune in.

The thing about Ant and Dec is you have to forget all the stupid, unimpressive things they do and really persevere because every now again they'll deliver a line that'll get your sides splitting. I think they're much better just improvising - working without a script. They are charming at times, any one has to admit to that. But sometimes, the things they do, I mean, they put a bit of plastic on their face with a huge camera following them around, and they expect people to believe them to be normal people? Er....no.

So all in all it isn't the best thing you'll ever see but it's far from the worst.