Gameshows - Numeric titles
101 Ways To Leave A Gameshow2010
I didn't know that there were 101 different ways to leave a gameshow. Did you?
3-2-11978 Yorkshire Television 3-2-1, one of the biggest game shows of the Late 70's and 80's, hosted by the late Ted Rogers.
Various sets of titles here from 1978 to 1987.
3211985
Still going strong in 1985, the Yorkshire Television-produced gameshow, which had clues which were impossible to solve, introduced the world to Dusty Bin, who was given away as the booby prize. Apparently the 3-2-1 title comes fro the fact that the programme was seen to be three shows in one - part gameshow, part quizshow and part entertainment show.
15 to 12001
William G Stewart, who earlier in his career was a successful TV Producer, is now seen in front of the camera presenting the daily Channel 4 Quiz.Gameshows - A
The Adventure Game1980-1986
The adventure game was set on the planet Arg. Celebrities were transported to Arg and had to work out various puzzles to get back to earth.
The Adventure Game1980-1986
The adventure game was set on the planet Arg. Celebrities were transported to Arg and had to work out various puzzles to get back to earth.
All Clued Up1988
The theme seems to be unsure of its tempo and quite frankly all over the place. TVS produced this popular gameshow until they lost their franchise in 1992. David Hamilton was the host.
All Star Mr & Mrs2010
Revived by ITV in 2010, the This Morning double-act of Fern Britton and Phillip Schofield are the hosts.
Argumental2009
A Panel Game where John Sargeant presides over two teams of comedians arguing about topics. The audience decides the winners of the arguments set by the teams captained by Rufus Hound and Marcus Brigstocke.
Ask No Questions1987 Yorkshire Television
Quiz show with John Junkin and Carol Vorderman. Networked, but at different times of the day, mostly at 17.15 (6 days a week). TVS, weekly on Thursdays!
Great theme tune!
Gameshows - B
Michael Barrymore's My Kind Of Music1999
Quiz and entertainment show which also included a section called "My Kind of People" where Michael would go to shopping centres and let anyone who wanted to sing come up on the stage there.
Battle Of The Brains2009
It's not what you know but who you know in this BBC quiz to find the best quiz team in Britain.
Big Brother2000
This was how the Channel 4 ratings smash of Big Brother all started!
The theme tune is by Paul Oakenfold called "Element 4"
Big Brother 32002
The winner was Kate Lawler. This was also the series that in which Jade Goody took part and (unfortunately for us) made her a household name.
Big Brother2010
Ratings for Big Brother fell over the years and Channel 4 decided that enough was enough and bosses decided to say goodbye to Big Brother after this final, eleventh, series.
Blankety Blank1986
Les Dawson took over from Terry Wogan as host in 1984 as we present the 1986 Christmas edition of Blankety Blank.
Blankety Blank1988
Les Dawson replaces the original host Terry Wogan. Famous for it's funny microphone on a stick, and its blankety blanks
Blind Date1990
The original dating show was part of ITV's Saturday night line-up for many years, hosted throughout its entire run by Cilla Black.
Blockbusters1991 Central Television
Blockbusters was produced by Central for the ITV network from 1983 to 1993. The show was hosted by Bob Holness.
The excellent theme is by Ed Welch.
Blockbusters1993
Here's the very last edition of Blockbusters.
left clip - opening titles featuring some Carlton continuity at the start
right clip - It's goodbye from Blockbusters and the final end credits
Bob's Full House1984 - 1987
Bob's Full House was a quiz show based around Bingo. It was hosted by Bob Monkhouse.
Brainwave1990
This quiz was part of the BBC's Daytime UK Line-up - Daytime UK was the umbrella title for BBC1's morning programmes for the 1990/91 period - and was presented by Andy Craig.
Britain's Got Talent2010
ITV's other talent show which runs through the spring is equally as popular as The X Factor and delivers similar audience figures. Ant and Dec are the hosts.
Bruce Forsyth & The Generation Game1972 BBC Television
One of the biggest entertainment shows of the 1970's, The Generation Game was a massive hit. This is a set of titles from the 1972 series, which started with a compilation of highlights from the previous series. The credits from the same programme, featuring an extended version of the theme tune, sung by Brucie.
Bruce Forsyth & The Generation Game1975 BBC Television
The titles from 1975 and It's nice to see you ... To see you NICE!
The end of the show and Didn't they do well!!!
The Bubble2010
A comedy-based gameshow in which three celebrities are quizzed about current events after being cut off from the outside world for a few days.
Bullseye (Christmas)1984
It's a Bullseye! And a Christmas one at that. Join Jim Bowen and the team for some festive spirit from Central in 1984.Gameshows - C
Call My Bluff1960s
Here's the earliest edition of the classic wordplay game we have,complete with that theme tune, with team captains Frank Muir and Alan Melville being kept in order by chairman Robin Ray. Alan Melville was an established theatre actor who later turned author and comedy writer. Frank Muir was a comedy writer and raconteur who wrote "Whack-O" and other radio and tv comedys with Denis Nordern. Robin Ray, son of music hall comic Ted Ray, was an actor musician and broadcaster.
Call My Bluff1980s
Some BBC2 continuity about the upcoming film "Caddyshack" leads into this episode, with Robert Robinson in the chair and Frank Muir still as a team captain. Theme tune appears to have be reworked too.
Call My Bluff1994
The programme was resurrected for a one-off edition to celebrate BBC2's 30th anniversary. Robert Robinson and Frank Muir took part although Joanna Lumley captained the other team as Arthur Marshall had died since the last series had ended.
Call My Bluff1998
An update to the theme here, now with Bob Holness as chairman, and humourist and writer Alan Coren and comedienne Sandi Toksvig as team captains.
Catch Phrase1987
The long-running visual puzzle game where you "say what you see", hosted by Roy Walker.
right clip is from 1989
Chain Letters1987
Chain Letters was a word puzzle based gameshow presented originally by Jeremy Beadle. Other hosts were Andrew O'Connor, Allan Stewart, Ted Robbins, Vince Henderson and Dave Spikey. The show ran from 1987 to 1995.
Challenge Anneka1989-1994 BBC Television
Anneka Rice was challenged (hence the title) to various kindly acts within a tight time scale. A fabulous animated title sequence with music by David Mindel.
right clip is the longer version of the titles.
Challenge Anneka2006
ITV remakes Challenge Anneka for a one off special. The titles are remade, but use the same iconic theme tune, designed by Ian Bate of 422 Manchester.
Cluedo1992
Quiz show based on the popular board game. Richard Madeley is your host. Other hosts were James Bellini and Chris Tarrant. Actors who have played the characters were Stephanie Beacham, Rula Lenska, Kate O'Mara, Derek Nimmo, Toyah Wilcox, Ian Lavender, Joan Sims, David McCallum, Koo Stark, Susan George, Christopher Biggins, Tom Baker, Lewis Collins, Pam Ferris, Lysette Anthony, Joanna Lumley, Liz Smith, Leslie Grantham, Nicholas Parsons, John Bird, Jerry Hall, Robin Nedwell, Richard Wilson, Mollie Sugden and June Whitfield.
The Colour of Money2009
Chris Tarrant originally presented this show on radio, but was brought to TV in 2009. Players have to choose ten of the coloured boxes which all contain random amounts from £1,000 - £20,000, but you don't win the money unless you shout STOP. Players have to reach a target of at least £50,000 using the ten boxes they have selected. If you don't say stop, the money is lost. Make your target, you win the money.
Computer Challenge1986
I think you'll agree that the theme tune for this electronic business game is very much of its time.
Concentration1988
Nick Jasckson presents Concentration. This clip features some HTV Wales continuity at the beginning.
Nick is now a voiceover artist, visit his website www.nickjacksonsvoice.com
Connections1985
Connections was originally hosted by Sue Robbie (as seen in the clip), followed by Bob Carolgees and Richard Madeley.
Countdown2001
The long running gameshow, hosted here by the late Richard Whiteley with Carol Vorderman. Based on the french gameshow "Des Chiffres et Des Lettres"
Criss Cross Quiz1957-1967 Granada Television
Criss Cross Quiz was televisions first game show based on Noughts and Crosses. The original quiz master was Jeremy Hawk. Jeremy was replaced by Barbera Kelly in 1963
Gameshows - D
Dale's Supermarket Sweep1999
The opening and closing sequences from the outrageously camp Supermarket Sweep. This daytime programme made Dale Winton a household name.
Dance X2007
One of the BBC's attempts to challenge ITV's dominance in studio-based entertainment challenge formats was Dance X, hosted by Ben Sheppard.
Dancing On Ice2010
Another studio-based entertainment challenge format was Dancing on Ice. One again, ITV got Phillip Schofield to host the show, this time with Holly Willoughby.
Deal or No Deal2007
"22 boxes, a quarter of a million pounds and just one question...... Deal or No Deal?" Noel Edmonds is your host with the banker on the end of the phone. The banker is mentioned on the end credits as himself, but it is rumoured that the banker is executive producer Glenn Hugill.
Divided2010
Hosted by Andrew Castle, this quiz gets three people to agree on the answers but the contestants have to decide who gets the most money at the end of the show.
Don't Stop Believing2010
The current trend on studio-based game/quiz show formats is to have the sound of the audience cheering throughout the entire opening titles, as is the case here with this Channel Five's version of the X-Factor/Britain's Got Talent format.Gameshows - E
Eggheads2009
Sadly we only have the concluding part of the title sequence for the quiz which pits leading quiz teams against each other.
Eurovision Your Country Needs You2010
A challenge format is used to decide the song which will represent the UK at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest.
Every Second Counts1988
Paul Daniels hosted this quick-fire quiz in which couples answered questions to add more time to their clocks.Gameshows - F
Face The Music1976
A highbrow classical music-based gameshow where three celebrities Face the Music.
Family Fortunes1980
Taken from the first series of the gameshow where family competes against family. Bob Monkhouse was the host. The jackpot for this original series was £1000 - a fortune in 1980.
Family Fortunes (close)1983
Central Production. We don't have the opening titles, but here are the closing credits with Bob Monkhouse.
Family Fortunes1987
After a break, Family Fortunes returns with a new look and a new host - Les Dennis.
Family Fortunes2000
New titles for the 2000 series, still hosted by Les Dennis. Notice the fact that the families huddle together during the titles when they are being introduced before taking their place at the side of the set.
All Star Family Fortunes2007
A new celebrity version of the show presented by Vernon Kay. The revival was decided on after the popularity of the show after the final of Ant and Dec's Gameshow Marathon in 2005 was Family Fortunes (Vernon Kay was in that final, but lost to Carol Vorderman).
Famous People Famous Places1992
Famous People Famous Places was a general knowledge gameshow presented by William G Stewart. The show was commissioned by Thames and was only transmitted locally.
The Feelgood Factor2009
Three one-off specials designed to get people healthy and fit. Presented by Eamonn Holmes and Myleene Klass.
Clips are from the opening and end titles to the third and last show.
Fluke1997
Apparently Tim Vine, the host of this Channel 4 game show, is 6 foot 2. I bet you didn't know that.
First Class1986
The lushious Debbie Greenwood, two teams of high school kids (a 2nd year, a 4th year and a 6th year), the "Spinning Gold Disc" round, head-to-head button bashing games like Paperboy and Track And Field as well as a score-keeping BBC Micro called "Eugene" all form this quiz show from the late 80's. The overall winners of the series won (wait for it) a BBC Micro for their school! Shown on BBC1 just before the 5.30 news
Four Square1988
Four Square was a puzzle/quiz game hosted by Michael Groth and then John Sachs. The series was originally produced at BBC Birmingham and later at Elstree.
Four Square (Theme & Maze Music)1989 BBC Television
The theme and incidental music was composed by Ian McKim and recorded at Toad Hall Studios (now closed), Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. MP3s of the theme and maze music are available to download.
Friends Like These2003
Gameshow from the early noughties presented by Ant and Dec, and later (as in this clip) by Ian Wright. 2 teams of 5 friends, one team male, the other female, compete in one-on-one challenges to win a holiday (usually to Ibiza funnily enough) for all 5 of the winning team. The final round was called "The Decider" where the 5 members of the winning team would answer questions individually about the person they thought they knew most in the team to win a place on the holiday. If they got it right, their chair went white, if not it went red. The ultimate test of friendship was whether the white chairs would risk it all for the sake of the red chairs and answer one more question. Get it right, they all went on the holiday, get it wrong, they all went home!