Series

The Generation Game

★ 9.0(1)19711h 0m23 seasons

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Good to know

Release date: 1971-10-02
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 23
Episodes: 421
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended

About The Generation Game

The Generation Game is a 1971 web series in the Reality and Comedy genres, starring Jim Davidson. It spans 23 seasons and 421 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Generation Game in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Generation Game was a British game show produced by the BBC in which four teams of two competed to win prizes. The programme was first broadcast in 1971 under the title Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game and ran until 1982, and again from 1990 until 2002. The show was based on the Dutch TV show Een van de acht, "One of the Eight", the format devised in 1969 by Theo Uittenbogaard for VARA Television. Mrs. Mies Bouwman - a popular Dutch talk show host and presenter of the show - came up with the idea of the conveyor belt. She had seen it on a German programme and wanted to incorporate it into the show. Another antecedent for the gameshow was 'Sunday Night at the London Palladium' on ATV, which had a game called Beat the Clock, taken from an American gameshow. It featured married couples playing silly games within a certain time to win prize money. This was hosted by Bruce Forsyth from 1958, and he took the idea with him when he went over to the BBC.

Seasons (23)

Season 116 eps · 1971

Season 217 eps · 1972

Season 323 eps · 1973

Season 422 eps · 1974

Season 516 eps · 1975

Season 619 eps · 1976

Season 718 eps · 1977

Season 816 eps · 1978

Season 919 eps · 1979

Season 1019 eps · 1980

Season 1118 eps · 1981

Season 1215 eps · 1990

Season 1317 eps · 1991

Season 1416 eps · 1992

Season 1516 eps · 1993

Season 1616 eps · 1994

Season 1717 eps · 1995

Season 1817 eps · 1996

Season 1922 eps · 1997

Season 2022 eps · 1998

Season 2121 eps · 1999

Season 2221 eps · 2000

Season 2319 eps · 2001

Cast

Jim Davidson

Themes & keywords

game show

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Generation Game in France?+

The Generation Game is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Generation Game on Netflix?+

The Generation Game is not on Netflix in France right now.

How many seasons of The Generation Game are there?+

The Generation Game has 23 seasons and 421 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Generation Game?+

The Generation Game stars Jim Davidson.

When did The Generation Game come out?+

The Generation Game is a 1971 web series.

What genre is The Generation Game?+

The Generation Game is Reality and Comedy series.