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UK Game Shows
davidbod:
If you join the [ukgameshows] Yahoo Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukgameshows/join then on Thursdays you'll receive a listing of the upcoming UK game shows.
uncamark:
I don't know if the gentlemen overseas who are actually seeing the shows would agree with me, but Monday nights on BBC2, when the new version of \"Mastermind\" and \"University Challenge,\" the venerable British version of \"College Bowl,\" air back-to-back might be a good idea. I would point out that right now, \"University Challenge\" is in their summer mode, where instead of college students, the teams are \"The Professionals\"--four people with the same occupation. You might think of it as a more intellectual version of \"Hot Potato,\" if you will.
\"Mastermind,\" from what I hear, remains the same difficult quiz that it's always been--the main change for its revival is that John Humpheys, the new host, chats more with the contestants than Magnus Magnusson did, probably since they're doing the whole bunch in a studio rather than traveling around various halls throughout the UK, thereby not having to do an opening travelogue segment before starting the game.
tommycharles:
[quote name=\'uncamark\' date=\'Jul 16 2003, 06:15 PM\'] I don't know if the gentlemen overseas who are actually seeing the shows would agree with me, but Monday nights on BBC2, when the new version of "Mastermind" and "University Challenge," the venerable British version of "College Bowl," air back-to-back might be a good idea. I would point out that right now, "University Challenge" is in their summer mode, where instead of college students, the teams are "The Professionals"--four people with the same occupation. You might think of it as a more intellectual version of "Hot Potato," if you will.
"Mastermind," from what I hear, remains the same difficult quiz that it's always been--the main change for its revival is that John Humpheys, the new host, chats more with the contestants than Magnus Magnusson did, probably since they're doing the whole bunch in a studio rather than traveling around various halls throughout the UK, thereby not having to do an opening travelogue segment before starting the game. [/quote]
On UC: TP --
Its very entertaining, and the questions strike me as a little easier than the regular series.
The new mastermind --
Wow - didn't know about it, but John Humphries should make a good host.
inturnaround:
Thanks for all the advice. I am very much looking forward to visiting, watching some \"new\" game shows is just gravy.
As for \"We Will Rock You\", I shall consider it...if it's available at TKTS for half-price.
But where can I find Countdown? I've heard a lot about that and I remember Carol Vorderman from some kids show called \"How 2\" they carred on WAM in America. I looked at the rules and I must admit that I'm stymied.
kelvint:
[quote name=\'inturnaround\' date=\'Jul 18 2003, 03:59 PM\'] But where can I find Countdown? I've heard a lot about that and I remember Carol Vorderman from some kids show called "How 2" they carred on WAM in America. I looked at the rules and I must admit that I'm stymied. [/quote]
\"Countdown\" is shown weekdays afternoons on Channel 4, an over-the-air station. It's pretty easy to get into, once you've watched a letters and numbers game.
Also, I suggest tuning into another long-running quiz, \"Fifteen to One\" (currently in repeats) airing before \"Countdown\". Check the TV listings at www.channel4.com because times vary.
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