Game Shows
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1. Gladiators (1992–2000)
60 min | Action, Game-Show, Reality-TV
Members of the public are pitted against superfit Gladiators in trials of strength, speed and stamina.
Stars: Ulrika Jonsson, John Anderson, John Sachs, Kim Betts
Votes: 1,505
2. Robot Wars (1998–2018)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Game-Show, Sport
Knockout competition between deadly robots designed and controlled by contestants. There's chainsaws, spikes, and lots of flying metal.
Stars: Jonathan Pearce, Noel Sharkey, Stuart McDonald, Craig Charles
Votes: 1,235
3. Big Break (II) (1990–2002)
30 min | Game-Show, Sport
General knowledge game show where contestants team up with snooker stars testing their skill against the clock.
Stars: Jim Davidson, John Virgo, Colin Ward-Lewis, Charles Nove
Votes: 202
4. Fifteen to One (1988–2003)
30 min | Game-Show
Quickfire elimination general knowledge quiz show.
Stars: William G. Stewart, Philip Lowrie, Laura Calland, Gareth McMullen
Votes: 116
5. Wipeout (1994–2003)
30 min | Game-Show
General-knowledge quiz show.
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Tom Edwards, Paul Daniels, Charles Nove
Votes: 69
6. Catchphrase (1986– )
30 min | Game-Show
Game show in which contestants try to guess well-known phrases or sayings from animated picture puzzles.
Stars: Roy Walker, Nick Weir, Stephen Mulhern, Ted Robbins
Votes: 1,117
7. The Weakest Link (2000–2017)
45 min | Game-Show
British general knowledge quiz show which spawned imitations around the world, notably in the USA.
Stars: Anne Robinson, Jon Briggs, Adam Woodyatt, Neil Hamilton
Votes: 1,827
8. Fun House (1989–1999)
25 min | Family, Game-Show
TV game show for kids. Two teams compete against each other for the chance to enter the final game, the funhouse, where they collect prizes on the way through.
Stars: Pat Sharp, Martina Grant, Melanie Grant, Gary King
Votes: 643
9. Countdown (1982– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Game-Show
The long-running words and numbers game.
Stars: Susie Dent, Carol Vorderman, Richard Whiteley, Rachel Riley
Votes: 1,469
10. BattleBots (2000–2002)
30 min | Action, Comedy, Game-Show
Teams of homemade robots compete against each other.
Stars: Grant Imahara, Mark Beiro, Bil Dwyer, Sean Salisbury
Votes: 535
11. Pass the Buck (1998–2002)
25 min | Animation, Game-Show
Stars: Fred Dinenage, Eamonn Holmes, Gareth Kingston
12. Total Wipeout (2009–2012)
55 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Members of the public go head to head in a series of obstacle courses to win and achieve victory or instead Wipeout.
Stars: Richard Hammond, Amanda Byram, Ruth Glaser, Joanna Chappell
Votes: 1,562
13. Cluedo (1990–1993)
45 min | Crime, Drama, Game-Show
A unique game show in which celebrities try to deduce which of the classic characters commited a murder by watching a short film and interviewing the suspects.
Stars: Chuck Foster, Richard Madeley, James Bellini, Leslie Grantham
Votes: 140
14. Junkyard Wars (1998–2009)
60 min | Game-Show
Two rival teams are given the task of building some kind of machine, in one day, using only the items found in an unusually well-stocked scrapyard. Machines constructed to date have included trebuchets, hovercraft, rockets, and more.
Stars: Robert Llewellyn, Cathy Rogers, Lisa Rogers, Dick Strawbridge
Votes: 876
15. Small Talk (1994–1996)
Comedy, Game-Show
Adult contestants attempt to guess how children will respond to certain questions.
Stars: Ronnie Corbett, Catherine Dao
Votes: 19
16. Wipeout (1988–1989)
30 min | Game-Show
This short-running game show used a combination of knowledge and luck in challenging its contestants. For each game, the players would be presented a board with sixteen different 'answers' ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Tomarken, Jim Hackett, Cynthia Leake Weatherly, Joy Wells
Votes: 25
17. University Challenge (1962– )
30 min | Game-Show
Amol Rajan hosts this trivia quiz show where colleges from around the UK compete against each other. Originally presented by Bamber Gascoigne from 1962 to 1987, and Jeremy Paxman from 1994 to 2023.
Stars: Jeremy Paxman, Roger Tilling, Bamber Gascoigne, Jim Pope
Votes: 865
18. Mastermind (1972– )
30 min | Game-Show
A long-running series in which members of the public sit in a black chair to answer questions on a specialist subject and general knowledge.
Stars: Magnus Magnusson, Charles Key, Paul Ponder, Daniel Appleby
Votes: 705
19. Blind Date (1985–2019)
60 min | Game-Show, Romance
British dating show in which a member of the public chooses who to date from a selection of three suitors, based solely on their answers to questions.
Stars: Cilla Black, Graham Skidmore, Paul O'Grady, Melanie Sykes
Votes: 184
20. Ice Warriors (1998– )
60 min | Game-Show
Stars: Dani Behr, Neil Fox, Bobby Brown, Sarah-Jane Tait
Votes: 14
21. Stars in Their Eyes (1990–2015)
50 min | Family, Game-Show, Music
Musical talent show in which amateur lookalikes and soundalikes impersonate their favourite singing stars.
Stars: Matthew Kelly, Cat Deeley, Leslie Crowther, Sally Lindsay
Votes: 197
22. It's a Knockout (1966–1988)
Game-Show
It featured teams representing a town or city competing tasks in absurd games, generally dressed in large foam rubber suits.
Stars: Stuart Hall, Eddie Waring, Arthur Ellis, MacDonald Hobley
Votes: 110
23. Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996–2023)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Music-based comedy quiz show.
Stars: Phill Jupitus, Mark Lamarr, Noel Fielding, Bill Bailey
Votes: 6,057
24. Pointless (2009– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Game-Show
A game show where contestants aim to score the fewest points possible by guessing the least popular answers given by people in polls on various subjects.
Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Richard Osman, Stephen Mangan, Konnie Huq
Votes: 2,985
25. Eggheads (2003– )
30 min | Game-Show
A new daily daytime general knowledge quiz presented by Dermot Murnaghan. Each day a new panel of challengers pit their skill against the resident champions, the Eggheads, who are all ... See full summary »
Stars: Kevin Ashman, Christopher Hughes, Judith Keppel, Jeremy Vine
Votes: 446
26. Masters of Combat (2001– )
45 min | Action
Stars: Steve Coleman, Rachel Grant, Trey Farley, Brendan Carr
Votes: 19
27. Live & Kicking (1993–2001)
180 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
The BBC's much loved weekly 3 and a quarter hour live Saturday Morning programme, aimed at children.
Stars: Trevor Neal, Simon Hickson, Zoë Ball, Jamie Theakston
Votes: 404
28. The Chase (I) (2009– )
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Game-Show
A fast-paced game show where contestants must compete against 'The Chasers,' the show's eccentric and pompous know-it-all characters, in a variety of questions in order to win money by answering more of them correctly than the Chasers.
Stars: Bradley Walsh, Shaun Wallace, Mark Labbett, Anne Hegerty
Votes: 2,468
29. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1998– )
60 min | Game-Show
The original British version of the popular quiz show, that became a worldwide phenomenon.
Stars: Chris Tarrant, Jeremy Clarkson, Judith Keppel, Eamonn Holmes
Votes: 2,458
30. The Voice (2012– )
Music, Reality-TV
Contestants compete in a singing competition that focuses on the quality of their voice.
Stars: Delta Goodrem, Sonia Kruger, Joel Madden, Darren McMullen
Votes: 905
31. Get Your Own Back (1991–2004)
15 min | Family, Game-Show
Fast-paced slapstick game show between children and their parents or teachers.
Stars: Dave Benson Phillips, Peter Simon, Lisa Brockwell, Tim Vincent
Votes: 93
32. Ask the Family (1967–1984)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
General knowledge contest between two families of four, each consisting of the two parents and two offspring.
Stars: Robert Robinson, Elyssa Pollick, Wendy Pollick, Michael Pollick
Votes: 37
33. Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game (1971–2005)
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Making a fool of the contestants as they try to copy professionals who have strange jobs. To win some prizes the contestants play for points until there is a winner. They then watch prizes ... See full summary »
Stars: Bruce Forsyth, Anthea Redfern, Larry Grayson, Isla St. Clair
Votes: 203
34. QI (2003– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A comedy panel game in which being Quite Interesting is more important than being right. Sandi Toksvig is joined each week by four comedians to share anecdotes and trivia, and maybe answer some questions as well.
Stars: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, Bill Bailey
Votes: 33,603
35. Shooting Stars (1993–2011)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Comedy panel game show hosted by anarchic surrealist comic duo Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.
Stars: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Matt Lucas
Votes: 2,831
36. 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005– )
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Game-Show
8 Out Of 10 Cats is a cheeky and articulate comedy panel show hosted by English comedian Jimmy Carr that uses statistics and a series of opinion polls as a basis for discussion.
Stars: Jimmy Carr, John Pohlhammer, Sean Lock, Jon Richardson
Votes: 6,149
37. Come Dine with Me (2005– )
TV-G | 23 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
The knives (and forks) are out as a group of strangers compete for the title of ultimate dinner party host. And the £1000 on the table adds spice to the proceedings...
Stars: Dave Lamb, Tamara Beckwith, Lesley Joseph, Raef Bjayou
Votes: 2,379
38. Celebrity Juice (2008–2022)
45 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A comedy TV show starring the fictional character Keith Lemon.
Stars: Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton, Gino D'Acampo
Votes: 2,287
39. Runaround (1975–1981)
Family, Game-Show
Children's quiz show where the kids would run to the answer then 'runaround' if they changed their minds at the last minute.
Stars: Mike Reid, Barbara Dickson, Madness, Band of the Irish Guards
Votes: 44
40. Family Fortunes (1980–2023)
30 min | Game-Show
Two families go head to head to answer everyday questions.
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Gino D'Acampo, Penny Layden, Max Bygraves
Votes: 297
41. Wheel of Fortune (1983– )
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Hosted by Pat Sajak, this game show features 3 contestants who try to solve a puzzle by spinning the wheel and guessing letters in a word or phrase.
Stars: Pat Sajak, Vanna White, Charlie O'Donnell, Jim Thornton
Votes: 3,568
42. What's My Line? (1950–1967)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
Stars: John Daly, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Dorothy Kilgallen
Votes: 1,769
43. They Think It's All Over (1995–2011)
Comedy, Game-Show, Sport
Comedy panel quiz show on the theme of sport.
Stars: Rory McGrath, Nick Hancock, Gary Lineker, David Gower
Votes: 1,274
44. Gladiators: Train 2 Win (1995–1998)
25 min | Game-Show
Junior version of the hit game-show Gladiators (1992). Two teams of children captained by a Gladiator compete head-to-head.
Stars: Kyran Bracken, Sharron Davies, Lee Sharpe, Margherita Taylor
45. Would I Lie to You? (2007– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Two teams, lead by their team leader (either Lee Mack or David Mitchell), have to try and make the other team believe their crazy stories.
Stars: David Mitchell, Lee Mack, Rob Brydon, Paul Ridley
Votes: 9,681
46. A Question of Sport (1970– )
30 min | Game-Show, Sport
Sporting celebrities are quizzed on their own and others' sports.
Stars: Sue Barker, Matt Dawson, David Coleman, Phil Tufnell
Votes: 1,146
47. 50/50 (1997–2005)
25 min | Family, Game-Show
Game show in which two teams of fifty children must compete to win prizes for their respective schools.
Stars: Sally Gray, Sophie McDonnell, David Wartnaby, Angellica Bell
Votes: 85
48. Have I Got News for You (1990– )
29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Long-running satirical news quiz featuring regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Originally chaired by Angus Deayton, the series has adopted "guest hosts" since 2002.
Stars: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Angus Deayton, Alexander Armstrong
Votes: 5,474
49. The Apprentice UK (2005– )
59 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
20 young entrepreneurs compete in several business tasks, and must survive the weekly firings in order to become the business partner of one of the most successful businessmen.
Stars: Alan Sugar, Mark Halliley, Karren Brady, Nick Hewer
Votes: 3,502
50. America's Got Talent (2006– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Family, Game-Show
A weekly talent competition where an array of performers -- from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts -- vie for a $1 million cash prize.
Stars: Howie Mandel, Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell
Votes: 10,623
51. American Idol (2002– )
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
Twelve American finalists (six men and six women) compete in a singing contest.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Mark Thompson, Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell
Votes: 22,226
52. The Big Breakfast (1992–2002)
120 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
The UK's breakfast TV show on Channel 4. A very lighthearted mix of interviews, news, quizzes and features.
Stars: Jody Bunting, Denise Van Outen, Johnny Vaughan, Richard Orford
Votes: 2,068
53. Grudge Match (2000)
50 min | Game-Show
Game show where friends settle their differences through a series of challenges.
Stars: Nick Weir, Lisa Rogers, Barry McGuigan, Kevin Marshall Brady
54. Big Brother (III) (2000– )
60 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Reality-TV
A group of contestants move into the Big Brother house, where they nominate each other to be evicted by public vote. The last person remaining will take home a large cash prize, while the others take home nothing.
Stars: Marcus Bentley, Davina McCall, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, Pete Bennett
Votes: 2,939
55. Hell's Kitchen (2005– )
TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
World renowned chef Gordon Ramsay puts aspiring young chefs through rigorous cooking challenges and dinner services at his restaurant in Hollywood, "Hell's Kitchen".
Stars: Gordon Ramsay, Jean Philippe Susilovic, Scott Leibfried, Jason Thompson
Votes: 22,794
56. Strictly Come Dancing (2004– )
TV-PG | 85 min | Music, Reality-TV
A dance competition where celebrities compete to be crowned the winner. Who is kicked out of the competition each week is decided by the judges' scores and viewer votes.
Stars: Alan Dedicoat, Craig Revel Horwood, Tess Daly, David Arch
Votes: 1,881
57. Mock the Week (2005–2022)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A comedic look at current events.
Stars: Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons, Ed Byrne
Votes: 8,564
58. Ready Set Cook (1995– )
30 min
Stars: Robin Young, Sissy Biggers, Ainsley Harriott, Richard Paul
Votes: 22
59. Pass the Buck (1978)
30 min
Four contestants attempt to list off items in a specific category and eliminate each other to try for $5,000.
Stars: Bill Cullen, Bob Clayton
Votes: 17
60. Terror Towers (1994–1996)
Family, Game-Show, Horror
Adventure game show in which two teams of children play games and answer questions in a haunted castle.
Stars: Steve Johnson, Francis Wright, Kim Frickleton, Jason Parker
Votes: 35
61. It's Not Fair (1998– )
Family
A Childrens television show as part of ITV's childrens Saturday morning television. Part of a larger show called "Scratchy & Co." presented by Mark Speight, Gail Porter and Elliott ... See full summary »
Stars: Sean-James Gormley, Mike McClean
63. Eat Your Words (1993–1996)
Family, Game-Show
Children compete in a set of word-related challenges to win biscuits cut into the shape of letters.
Stars: Sadie Kaye, Julia Binstead, Vincent Brimble, Philip Fox
Votes: 17
64. The X Factor UK (2004–2024)
60 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
British singing competition in which contestants sing cover songs to try and impress judges and voting viewers.
Stars: Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell, Dermot O'Leary, Sharon Osbourne
Votes: 4,875
65. Britain's Got Talent (2007– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Family, Game-Show
A variety of acts perform in front of a live audience and a panel of judges for a chance to win £250,000 and perform for the British Royal Family at the Royal Variety Performance.
Stars: Declan Donnelly, Amanda Holden, Anthony McPartlin, Simon Cowell
Votes: 4,423
66. Pop Idol (2001–2003)
60 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
In this follow-up to the hit factual TV show "Popstars", the search is on for a new solo singer. Finalists are selected from auditions held in locations across the UK, and there are plenty ... See full summary »
Stars: Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Simon Cowell, Nicki Chapman
Votes: 251
67. Ninja Warrior UK (2015–2022)
60 min | Action, Game-Show, Sport
Competitors from all over the country take on TV's toughest obstacle course.
Stars: Ben Shephard, Rochelle Humes, Chris Kamara, Hay Ali
Votes: 168
68. Don't Try This at Home! (1998–2001)
60 min | Action, Game-Show
Game show in members of the public undertake daring stunts and challenges.
Stars: Davina McCall, Paul Hendy, Kate Thornton, Russ Williams
Votes: 30
69. 100% (1997–2001)
Game-Show
Quiz show where contestants are asked 100 multiple choice questions. The contestant with the highest percentage is the winner.
Star: Robin Houston
Votes: 69
70. The F Word (2005–2010)
TV-MA | 48 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Reality-TV
A topical weekly show hosted by Gordon Ramsay, aided and abetted by restaurant critic Giles Coren.
Stars: Gordon Ramsay, Janet Street-Porter, Jean-Baptiste Requien, Giles Coren
Votes: 1,707
71. Knightmare (1987–1994)
25 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Dungeons and Dragons-style show that lets contestants explore a computer-generated fantasy world, with wicked special effects and cunning puzzles.
Stars: Hugo Myatt, Paul Valentine, Clifford Norgate, Mark Knight
Votes: 1,127
72. Raven (2002–2018)
30 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Raven, an ancient and immortal Scottish warlord, guides his young charges - warriors - in a gruelling set of challenges to discover who will triumph and emerge as the Ultimate Warrior.
Stars: James Mackenzie, Aisha Toussaint, Ilirian Bushi, Craig Clelland
Votes: 378
73. The Crystal Maze (1990–2020)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A team of 6 contestants play a series of physical, mental, skill and mystery games across 4 themed zones gaining as many crystals as possible which determine how many seconds they get as they attempt to win a prize inside the Crystal Dome.
Stars: Richard O'Brien, Richard Ayoade, Edward Tudor-Pole, Sandra Caron
Votes: 1,836
74. Jungle Run (1999–2006)
Adventure, Family, Game-Show
A team of four children make their way through a mythical jungle with the help of the Jungle Guide, competing in challenges to win treasure from the Temple of the Jungle King.
Stars: Michael Underwood, Dominic Wood, Chris Jarvis, Tara Hodgson
Votes: 553
75. I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! (2002– )
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
British reality series presented by Ant and Dec in which 12 celebrities are abandoned in the Australian jungle. In order to earn food, they must perform Bushtucker Trials which challenge them physically and mentally.
Stars: Declan Donnelly, Anthony McPartlin, Mimi Webb, Joel Dommett
Votes: 3,531
76. Love Island (2015– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV, Romance
Single hopefuls looking for love complete tasks, couple off and get voted out week by week. Packed full of drama.
Stars: Laura Whitmore, Iain Stirling, Caroline Flack, Dani Dyer
Votes: 4,640
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