UK Quiz and Game Shows - Answers

Published: Tuesday 10th May 2011
  1. First broadcast on BBC in 1951, which show had a panel that included Gilbert Harding and lady Isabel Barnett? "What's My Line?"
  2. Who was the original presenter of "Take Your Pick" in 1955? Michael Miles.
  3. What was the maximum prize in "Double Your Money" from 1955 to 1968? £1,000.00
  4. What was the quiz on the children's programme "Cracker-jack", where wrong answers were rewarded with cabbages called? "Double or Drop".
  5. Who was the original presenter of "University Challenge"? Bamber Gascoigne.
  6. Who loaded the cross bows in "The Golden Shot"? Bernie the Bolt.
  7. On which show did Simon Cowell make his TV debut? "Sale of the Century" [as a contestant in 1998].
  8. Which show featured Dusty Bin? "3-2-1".
  9. Combining quiz, puzzle solving and physical challenges, what was the name of the show originally presented by Gordon Burns? "The Krypton Factor".
  10. What was the name of the quiz show based on Noughts and Crosses? Criss-Cross Quiz.
  11. Who was the first "Sky-runner" in "Treasure Hunt"? Anneka Rice.
  12. Which game show launched Channel 4 in 1982? "Countdown".
  13. "Can I have a 'P' please Bob" would be heard on which TV quiz show? "Blockbusters".
  14. Bob Monkhouse presented "Family Fortunes" from 1980-83 and Les Dennis presented from 1987-2002. Who was the presenter between 1983 and 1985? Max Bygraves.
  15. In which Channel 4 show did contestants choose "Question or Nominate"? "Fifteen to One".
  16. Who were the THREE presenters of "Blankety-Blank"? Terry Wogan, Les Dawson and Lily Savage [Paul O'Grady].
  17. Who were the team captains on "Give Us a Clue"? Lionel Blair and Una Stubbs.
  18. Who was the original presenter of "A Question of Sport" on national TV? David Vine [A regional version was presented by Stuart Hall in 1968].
  19. And who were the original team captains on TV's "A Question of Sport"? Cliff Morgan and Henry Cooper.
  20. How many letters are there in the "Countdown" conundrum? Nine.

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