Blockbusters [01/11/88]
Popular general knowledge quiz with sixth formers competing tactically against each other in an unusual two versus one format.
Blockbusters, based on an American quiz show with the same title, was a daily fixture on weekday afternoons. The format consisted of a grid of hexagons containing the first letters of the answers. Each side would select tactically, making their way across the board whilst attempting to halt their opponent’s progress. In a best of 3 match the winner would progress to a 60-second ‘gold run’ to win a prize. The quizmaster was Bob Holness whose calm, friendly manner put the contestants at ease. Evident in this particular show as Bob notices one of the contestants appears rather shy.
Ending a 10 year run on ITV in 1993 Blockbusters has reappeared in new versions with new hosts including Michael Aspel, Simon Mayo and Dara O’Briain.
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TV Game and Quiz Shows
Fingers on buzzers, your starter for ten…
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.
Get ready to play along and pit your wits against players of the past!
31 videos in this collection
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Crystal Maze [21/03/91]
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Blockbusters [01/11/88]
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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]
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The Krypton Factor [07/09/77]
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The Pyramid Game [31/10/81]
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Through the Keyhole [12/07/91]
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Criss cross Quiz [03/03/66]
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Calendar Countdown (Pilot)
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Calendar Countdown (Pilot 2)
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Junior Sunday Quiz [13/08/78]
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Schools Challenge [10/07/97]
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Space
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Follow Your Nose [01/07/92]
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Spot the Tune [22/05/61]
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Puzzle Party Christmas Show
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Schools Challenge [16/10/97]
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Knightmare [21/09/90]
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Think Tank [17/08/81]
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The Visual Quiz
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Winner Takes All [22/07/77]
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Those Wonderful TV Times [03/06/77]
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Finders Keepers [23/03/93]
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Passport Quiz [26/02/98]
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Try For Ten" Quiz Show (Rx 2.5.68)
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Gladiators [28/11/92]
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