Duck Quacks Don't Echo: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Can dogs catch yawns from humans? Is it possible to sneeze with your eyes open? And do duck quacks indeed echo? Luckily, Lee Mack's on hand to answer these important questions in a brand new comedy panel series.

Each week, three celebrity guests will offer up an incredible fact for discussion. With the help of some plucky boffins, they'll attempt to prove to their fellow panelists - and the nation - it's true. The first episode features Ruth Jones, alongside Dara O'Briain and Spice Girl, Melanie C.

No stone will be left unturned in pursuit of the truth, whether it involves gluing celebs to the ceiling or giving electric shocks to the general public - for research purposes, of course.

Panelists will score one another as they strive to unearth the most mind-blowing facts and the winner each week will take part in a daring studio stunt in the name of science (and great telly).

"I'm really, really excited at the prospect of finally putting to the test such important, profound and meaningful debates as, 'Do cows with names really provide more milk?'" says Lee Mack.

Well, do they?

Series details

• Title: Duck Quacks Don't Echo
• Format: Panel Show
• Language: English
• Genres: Comedy
• Premiere date: 2014-02-07
• Final broadcast date listed: 2017-10-22
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Sky Showcase
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 4060

Cast and credited roles

• Simon Foster — Simon Foster
• Emily Grossman — Emily Grossman
• John Sergeant — Narrator
• Lee Mack — Host
• Maggie Aderin-Pocock — Maggie Aderin Pocock
• David Wharton — David Wharton

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2014-02-07; final listed air date 2014-03-28; episode order: 8.
• Season 2: premiered 2014-09-01; final listed air date 2014-10-13; episode order: 7.
• Season 3: premiered 2015-08-31; final listed air date 2015-10-15; episode order: 7.
• Season 4: premiered 2016-04-03; final listed air date 2016-05-22; episode order: 8.
• Season 5: premiered 2016-08-30; final listed air date 2016-10-18; episode order: 8.
• Season 6: premiered 2017-08-31; final listed air date 2017-10-22; episode order: 8.

Source and licence

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