Double Your Money [22/11/66]
Double Your Money [22/11/66]
General knowledge quiz programme hosted by Hughie Green.
Rediffusion logo (0:4) Opening song over montage of stills of the series
(0:17). Hughie Green introduces the show; he advertises the series OPPORTUNITY
KNOCKS and introduces Audrey Graham who has won the show for the last five
weeks (1:21). She sings `This is My Lovely Day' with Jackie Brown on the organ.
(3:35). Green thanks Graham and asks the viewers to send in requests for songs
(4:15). The first contestant is Mary Bygraves a 75-year-old woman from Swiss
Cottage. Monica Rose brigs the questions. Mrs Bygraves answers questions on
music hall and wins £32. Audrey Graham presents her with the money (12:22). Mrs
Bygraves then answers the question to qualify her for the `Treasure Trail'.
(13:08). End of Part One - Part Two (13:21). The next contestants are a young
couple; Danny Brown who is in the army and wears his uniform, and his fiancee
Linda Benson. They answer questions on the army and win £8 (22:09). Mrs
Bygraves comes back onto the stage and is shown into the sound-proof box for
the £64 question, which she wins (25:08). Green then thanks the audience and
contestants and joins hands with Graham and Rose to say good night (25:37).
Credits over shots of the audience (26:18). Rediffusion logo (26:38).
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TV Game and Quiz Shows
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Often a staple of the television schedules, quiz and game shows have always been popular with viewers. Formats and themes of quiz and game shows have changed over time; from the educational and cerebral to tests of physical and mental strength.
Far from trivial, game shows can give us an insight into what was regarded as general knowledge at the time. These are episodes filled with once-familiar faces offering prizes reflecting the then latest sought-after consumer goods. Enjoy this selection of some familiar and lesser known TV game and quiz shows over the years.
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31 videos in this collection
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Criss cross Quiz [22/09/67]
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Bruce Forsyth's Play Your Cards Right [18/09/83]
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Double Your Money [22/11/66]
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Family Fortunes [27/12/91]
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Game for a Laugh [03/03/85]
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The Golden Shot [18/11/73]
9
The Krypton Factor [07/09/77]
10
The Pyramid Game [31/10/81]
11
Through the Keyhole [12/07/91]
12
Criss cross Quiz [03/03/66]
13
Calendar Countdown (Pilot)
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Calendar Countdown (Pilot 2)
15
Junior Sunday Quiz [13/08/78]
16
Schools Challenge [10/07/97]
18
Follow Your Nose [01/07/92]
20
Puzzle Party Christmas Show
21
Schools Challenge [16/10/97]
25
Winner Takes All [22/07/77]
26
Those Wonderful TV Times [03/06/77]
27
Finders Keepers [23/03/93]
29
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Those Wonderful TV Times [27/12/77]
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