El Hormiguero is a Spanish television program with a live audience focusing on comedy, science, and guest interviews running since September 2006. It is hosted and produced by screenwriter Pablo Motos. The show aired on Spain's Cuatro channel from launch until June 2011 and is now broadcast on Antena 3. Recurring guests on the show include Luis Piedrahita, Raquel Martos, Marron & El Hombre de Negro, and puppet ants Trancas and Barrancas. It has proved a ratings success, and has expanded from a weekly 120-minute show to a daily 40-minute show in its third season, which began on 17 September 2007. The show won the Entertainment prize at the 2009 Rose d'Or ceremony.
| Genre | Talk show, Comedy, Variety |
| Presented by | Pablo Motos |
| Country of origin | Spain |
| Original language(s) | Spanish |
| Producer(s) | Gestmusic (2006–2008), 7 y Acción (2008–present) |
| Location(s) | Madrid, Spain |
| Running time | 120 minutes (2006–2007), 50 minutes (2007–present) |
| Original network | Cuatro (2006–2011), Antena 3 (2011–present) |
| Related shows | Peliculeros |
About El Hormiguero
Variety and talk show with a live audience that features topics of comedy, science and guest interviews. It won the Entertainment prize at the 2009 Rose d'Or ceremony.
Achievement of El Hormiguero
The series premiered on the channel Cuatro and aired their from 2006 to 2011. Antena 3 took over in 2011.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About El Hormiguero
Spanish comedy television series.. Antena 3 (Spain) network shows.
Latest information about El Hormiguero updated on July 28 2021.
