After seven years, thousands of questions, and more than 150 special guests, ABC1's music quiz show Spicks and Specks is coming to an end.

Host Adam Hills and team captains Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough have decided now is the right time to close the curtains on the popular show.

"I have loved every second of my involvement with Spicks and Specks, and especially working with Alan and Myf," Hills said in a statement.

"We always said we wanted to leave when we were on top and while we were still having fun, and now feels like the right time.

"We are indebted to our loyal fans for giving us seven amazing years on Australian television, and I hope they'll hold the memories of Spicks and Specks close to their hearts."

Spicks and Specks attracted an average weekly audience of 1.35 million viewers last year, and has been among ABC1's top 10 programs, based on series averages, each year from 2006-2010.

It has also won industry praise, being awarded the AFI award for best light entertainment series in 2009, and this year's silver Logie for most outstanding light entertainment program.

"Spicks and Specks is more than just a quiz show. It's got joy at its heart, and for that reason it attracts three generations of viewers," said Amanda Duthie, ABC TV's head of arts and entertainment.

"I think its appeal comes from the mix of funny, friendly and clever people in front and behind the camera, having a good time, and making a show about the thing that touches all of our lives - music."

Warhurst says it has been a "wonderful privilege" to be part of the show.

"I've worked with an incredible team of people, both on and off screen, and, miraculously, managed to keep a job on TV for seven years, on a show that people love," she said.

"I've been lucky enough to experience many great things. I've seen Frank Woodley's privates, been naked under a desk with Pete Murray, and met many of my childhood musical crushes.

"Life can't get much better than that, so this seems like the perfect time to wind things up."

Rival team captain Brough says he too will take many great memories from his experience on the show.

"For seven years I've had a job where I've met Gourd Orchestras, Oompah bands and Status Quo. Very few people can say that," he said.

"I'd rather people were upset because we stopped a little early, than upset because we stayed far too long."

The end of Spicks and Specks, however, does not mean the end of the team.

Hills is planning another series of Adam Hills in Gordon St Tonight, while discussions continue with Warhurst and Brough about their own separate projects for ABC TV in 2012.

The final series of Spicks and Specks comes to an end with a one-hour finale to screen on Wednesday November 23 at 8.30pm on ABC1.