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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: Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC TV

The Generation Game

Revival of the classic comedy game show, hosted by Mel & Sue.

Larry Grayson: Shut That Door!. Larry Grayson. Copyright: ITV TV

Larry Grayson: Shut That Door!

Documentary about Larry Grayson featuring previously unseen footage and extracts from his unpublished autobiography.

Outsiders. David Mitchell. Copyright: Renegade Pictures TV

Outsiders

Comedians take on a series of outdoor challenges under the watchful gaze of David Mitchell.

Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne TV

Taskmaster

TV format in which Greg Davies and Alex Horne set a group of comedians various outlandish challenges.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC TV

Families At War

Comedy game show from Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, pitting families with bizarre skills against each other.

Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC Radio

Act Your Age

Simon Mayo hosts this Radio 4 panel show that pits three comic generations against each other.

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