Call My Bluff

Call My Bluff (1965-1977)

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Call My Bluff is a long-running British game show between two teams of three celebrity contestants. The point of the game is for the teams to take it in turn to provide three definitions of an obscure word, only one of which is correct. The other team then has to guess which is the correct definition, the other two being "bluffs".

Networks
Scheduleevery Wednesday at 21:00 (30 min)

Last Episode

Episode 16
Season 11Episode 1630 min

Episode 16

A duel of words and wit between Patrick Campbell, Bryan Marshall, Hannah Gordon and Frank Muir, Humphrey Burton, Prunella Gee.

août 12, 1977

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S11E16Episode 16août 12, 1977
S11E15Episode 15août 5, 1977
S11E14Episode 14juil. 29, 1977
S11E13Episode 13juil. 22, 1977
S11E12Episode 12juil. 15, 1977
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Call My Bluff premiere?

Call My Bluff first aired on 17 December 1965.

Which channel first aired Call My Bluff?

The show originally aired on the BBC channel.

Who was the host of Call My Bluff in 1965?

The original host of Call My Bluff was Robin Ray.

On what day of the week did Call My Bluff air during its original run?

The show aired on Friday evenings during its original run.

What was the format of Call My Bluff?

The format of the show involved two teams who would try to guess the correct definition of a given obscure word.

Who were the team captains of Call My Bluff in the first season?

In the first season, team captains were Frank Muir and Patrick Campbell.

How many rounds did a typical episode of Call My Bluff have?

A typical episode of Call My Bluff had three rounds.

Who were the regular panelists on Call My Bluff in 1965?

The regular panelists in the show's first year were Alan Melville, Anona Winn, and David Nixon.

What was the prize for winning an episode of Call My Bluff?

The prize for winning a single episode of Call My Bluff was a dictionary.

Was the show popular during its original run?

Yes, Call My Bluff quickly became popular and ran for 18 years on the BBC before being canceled in 1982.

Was Call My Bluff revived after its cancelation in 1982?

Yes, the show was revived in 1996 on the ITV network and continued to air until 2005.

Did the format of Call My Bluff change during its run?

The basic format of the show remained the same, but some modifications were made over the years.

Cast

Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig

plays herself
Joanna Lumley

Joanna Lumley

plays herself
Robert Morley

Robert Morley

plays himself
Angus Deayton

Angus Deayton

plays himself
Fiona Bruce

Fiona Bruce

plays herself
Joe Melia

Joe Melia

plays himself
Patrick Campbell

Patrick Campbell

plays himself
Bob Holness

Bob Holness

plays himself
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Characters

Team Captain (1996–2003)

Team Captain (1996–2003)

played by Sandi Toksvig
Team Captain (1994)

Team Captain (1994)

played by Joanna Lumley
Team Captain (1965–66)

Team Captain (1965–66)

played by Robert Morley
Presenter (2011)

Presenter (2011)

played by Angus Deayton
Presenter (2003–05)

Presenter (2003–05)

played by Fiona Bruce
Presenter (1966–67)

Presenter (1966–67)

played by Joe Melia
Team Captain (1969–80)

Team Captain (1969–80)

played by Patrick Campbell
Presenter (1996–2003)

Presenter (1996–2003)

played by Bob Holness
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