UK Game Show FAQ

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*[[Jamie Theakston]] came up with [[The Search]]
*[[Jamie Theakston]] came up with [[The Search]]
*[[Ant McPartlin]] and [[Declan Donnelly]] were responsible for both [[All Star Cup|All*Star Cup]] and [[PokerFace]].  
*[[Ant McPartlin]] and [[Declan Donnelly]] were responsible for both [[All Star Cup|All*Star Cup]] and [[PokerFace]].  
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*[[Matt Edmondson]] was responsible for dating programme [[Dress to Impress]].
*There was also [[Fluke]], which was basically a vehicle for the comedic talents of creator [[Tim Vine]]...
*There was also [[Fluke]], which was basically a vehicle for the comedic talents of creator [[Tim Vine]]...
*...likewise [[Al Murray]]'s [[Fact Hunt]]...
*...likewise [[Al Murray]]'s [[Fact Hunt]]...
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*[[Barry Norman]] and daughter Samantha ([[Treasure Trail]])
*[[Barry Norman]] and daughter Samantha ([[Treasure Trail]])
*Brother and sister [[Keith Chegwin]] and Janice Long
*Brother and sister [[Keith Chegwin]] and Janice Long
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*Brother and sister [[Matt Edmondson]] and Kate Edmondson of [[Hider in the House]].
*Brothers [[Jonathan Ross|Jonathan]] and [[Paul Ross]], plus sister-in-law [[Amanda Ross]]
*Brothers [[Jonathan Ross|Jonathan]] and [[Paul Ross]], plus sister-in-law [[Amanda Ross]]
*Brothers [[Richard McCourt|Richard]] and [[James McCourt]]
*Brothers [[Richard McCourt|Richard]] and [[James McCourt]]

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This Good Game Guide lists common questions we receive about UK game shows. If you have a question that you think should be included, please Contact us.

See also UK Game Show Records

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Q. What was the first game show to be broadcast six days a week?

Blockbusters.

Q. Has anyone ever presented a game show they've devised themselves?

Indeed they have!

Q. Have there ever been any game show hosts that have been related to one another?

Yes:

Q. Have there been any UK game shows in languages other than English?

There certainly have been. We know of game shows in no fewer than six other languages: Welsh (numerous shows, of which probably the most famous is Sion a Sian), Gaelic (1 2 Stri), British Sign Language (See Hear on Saturday Quiz), French (Questions Sans Frontieres) and - with language learning in mind - German and Spanish (Top!).

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