Jenny Morrill Nov 17, 2016
From The Running Man and Trainspotting, through to Rainbow: the fictional game shows that make you run for the comforts of Bullseye.
Everyone loves a good game show. Where else can you watch Steve from Redditch win a canteen of cutlery just for knowing the capital of Tobago?
See related Humans series 2 interview: Gemma Chan, Emily Berrington, Will Tudor Humans series 2 episode 3 review Humans series 2 episode 2 review Humans series 2 episode 1 review
Game shows are a light hearted staple of our TV schedules. We can rely on them to be entertaining without demanding too much in return (apart from Only Connect). They are the TV equivalent of a warm bath or a nice pair of slippers. And what's more, the whole family can enjoy them. 92 year old grandma visiting? Best leave Game Of Thrones and opt for some Bullseye instead. Kids up late? Stick on some Family Fortunes...
From The Running Man and Trainspotting, through to Rainbow: the fictional game shows that make you run for the comforts of Bullseye.
Everyone loves a good game show. Where else can you watch Steve from Redditch win a canteen of cutlery just for knowing the capital of Tobago?
See related Humans series 2 interview: Gemma Chan, Emily Berrington, Will Tudor Humans series 2 episode 3 review Humans series 2 episode 2 review Humans series 2 episode 1 review
Game shows are a light hearted staple of our TV schedules. We can rely on them to be entertaining without demanding too much in return (apart from Only Connect). They are the TV equivalent of a warm bath or a nice pair of slippers. And what's more, the whole family can enjoy them. 92 year old grandma visiting? Best leave Game Of Thrones and opt for some Bullseye instead. Kids up late? Stick on some Family Fortunes...
- 6/20/2016
- Den of Geek
What better way to escape the mundane old day job than to visit the stars with a 950-year-old man in a little blue box? Rose Tyler would certainly agree. But how do those legends of 'light entertainment' escape their world of canned laughter? Comedian Russ Abbot can currently be seen as a psychic baddie on Sarah Jane, taking over the show's villainous mantle from Wheel Of Fortune icon Bradley Walsh's Pied Piper. As Cult Spy discovers, they are not the first of their ilk to set foot in the Whoniverse. Many felt that Doctor Who had become too much of a pantomime by 1987 and the Sylvester McCoy tenure, and their grievances weren't assuaged by the casting of the feather duster-wielding Ken Dodd in 'Delta And The Bannerman'. His role as The Tollmaster was hardly against type, being full of boisterous and exuberant comments and mannerisms, (more)...
- 10/26/2008
- by By Ben Rawson-Jones
- Digital Spy
What better way to escape the mundane old day job than to visit the stars with a 950-year-old man in a little blue box? Rose Tyler would certainly agree. But how do those legends of 'light entertainment' escape their world of canned laughter? Comedian Russ Abbot can currently be seen as a psychic baddie on Sarah Jane, taking over the show's villainous mantle from Wheel Of Fortune icon Bradley Walsh's Pied Piper. As Cult Spy discovers, they are not the first of their ilk to set foot in the Whoniverse. Many felt that Doctor Who had become too much of a pantomime by 1987 and the Sylvester McCoy tenure, and their grievances weren't assuaged by the casting of the feather duster-wielding Ken Dodd in 'Delta And The Bannerman'. His role as The Tollmaster was hardly against type, being full of boisterous and exuberant comments and mannerisms, (more)...
- 10/26/2008
- by By Ben Rawson-Jones
- Digital Spy
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.