The classic quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire is making a comeback just in time for its 20th anniversary.

ITV has announced that a special run of seven hour-long episodes will play out across one week later in the spring.

But it isn't Chris Tarrant in the host's chair. No, this time around it's Jeremy Clarkson.

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"I have always loved the show and am thrilled to be involved with its rebirth," the Grand Tour presenter said. "I'm a big fan of quiz shows and I'm looking forward to hosting this iconic TV show and hopefully making a few millionaires!"

Just like it was between 1998 and 2014, members of the public will sit in the hotseat for a chance to win £1 million. All they have to do is answer 15 consecutive questions correctly – and they will have lifelines including 'ask the audience', 'ask a friend', and '50:50'.

This special revival will also feature "new twists and turns for audiences to look forward to", which is intriguing to say the least.

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One year ago, Chris Tarrant suggested that the quiz show would never return, saying it was too expensive a series to make given the prize money.

"It was a brilliant format," he said at the time, "but to go back to giving away big money the TV companies would have to be very, very sure it was going to be a big show."

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