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History of Gameshows

  • Spelling Bee

    Spelling Bee
    Spelling Bee , the panel of guests were asked to spell a series of words- Hosted by Freddie Grisewood and others-BBC
  • Opportunity Knocks

    Opportunity Knocks
    One of the first talent shows.The show included a "clap o meter" to judge the contestants- Hughie Green (1949–1978)-BBC 1, ITV
  • Whats My Line?

    Whats My Line?
    Celeb panellists questioned contestant to find out his job/occupation-Hosted by Eamonn Andrews (1951-63, 84-7)-BBC1 & 2
  • Take your pick and Double your money

    Take your pick and Double your money
    The first game show to ever offer money prizes(offered a top prize of £1000)-Quiz show-Hosted by Hughie Green
  • Ask the Family

    Ask the Family
    Middle class quiz for families- Hosted by Robert Robinson (1967-84)
  • The Adventure Game

    The Adventure Game
    The first adventure game show, which inspired Crystal Maze-Hosted by Patrick Dowling (series 2)
  • Countdown

    Countdown
    Involved solving word and number puzzles-Richard Whiteley (1982–2005)
  • Blind Date

    Blind Date
    The first British dating game show-Rodger lodge
  • The Crystal Maze

    The Crystal Maze
    Adventure,Puzzle - Hosted by Richard O'Brien
  • Have I Got News for You

    Have I Got News for You
    A comedy quiz pokes fun at the week's news.Writers: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton
  • Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

    Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
    Quiz show-Contestants win 1000000 at most-Hosted by
  • Take Me Out

    Take Me Out
    Dating show-Hosted by Paddy McGuinness