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The Generation Game. Image shows from L to R: Jim Davidson, Melanie Stace. Copyright: BBC
The Generation Game

The Generation Game (1971)

  • TV comedy
  • BBC One
  • 1971 - 2005
  • 397 episodes (23 series)

Family comedy game show, hosted at different points by Bruce Forsyth, Larry Grayson and Jim Davidson. Also features Anthea Redfern, Isla St. Clair, Rosemarie Ford, Sally Meen, Melanie Stace and Lea Kristensen

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The Generation Game. Image shows from L to R: Anthea Redfern, Bruce Forsyth. Copyright: BBC

Key details

Genre
Comedy
Broadcast
1971 - 2005
Channel
BBC 1
Episodes
397 (23 series), plus 25 highlights specials
Stars
Bruce Forsyth, Larry Grayson, Jim Davidson, Anthea Redfern, Isla St. Clair, Rosemarie Ford, Sally Meen, Melanie Stace and Lea Kristensen
Company

Additional details

Also known as
  • Generation Fame (2005 Special)
  • Larry Grayson's Generation Game
  • Bruce Forsyth And The Generation Game
  • Jim Davidson's Generation Game
  • Bruce Forsyth's Generation Game
Production
Studio
Camera set-up
Multi-camera
Picture
Colour

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Saturday 2nd October 1971 at 5:45pm on BBC One
Most recent repeats
  • Saturday 10th August 2024 at 8:00pm on BBC4
  • Saturday 3rd August 2024 at 8:00pm on BBC4
  • Saturday 27th July 2024 at 8:00pm on BBC4 - Series 1, New Year Special

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