Every Second Counts

Every Second Counts (1986-1993)

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Every Second Counts was a British game show based on the American game show of the same name. It aired on BBC1 between 8 February 1986 and 29 October 1993 and was hosted by Paul Daniels.

Gameplay was almost identical as the American version. Each week, three married couples competed against each other to win seconds of time. In each half of the game, one member of each couple sat in the "driver's seat" and answered questions (which were all statements, each with two possible answers). Each correct answer earned seconds, while an incorrect answer eliminated that player from the round. Correct answers in the first half won two seconds, and correct answers in the second half earned four seconds. Players had a choice of two categories of questions for each round.

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Scheduleevery Friday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S09E16Episode 16Okt. 29, 1993
S09E15Episode 15Okt. 22, 1993
S09E14Episode 14Okt. 15, 1993
S09E13Episode 13Okt. 8, 1993
S09E12Episode 12Okt. 1, 1993
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the date of the 'Every Second Counts' premiere?

The premiere episode of 'Every Second Counts' aired on September 29, 1986.

Who was the host of 'Every Second Counts' during its run?

The original host of 'Every Second Counts' was Bill Rafferty.

Who replaced Bill Rafferty as the host of 'Every Second Counts' in 1987?

In 1987, Bill McCord replaced Bill Rafferty as the host of 'Every Second Counts'.

What were the main rules of 'Every Second Counts'?

The main rules of 'Every Second Counts' were that two teams of two players would compete against each other, answering questions from a variety of categories in order to win seconds on a clock.

How long did players have to answer questions in 'Every Second Counts'?

In 'Every Second Counts', players had three seconds to answer each question.

What happened if a player answered a question incorrectly in 'Every Second Counts'?

If a player answered a question incorrectly in 'Every Second Counts', the opposing team would have a chance to steal the seconds.

How were the seconds that the teams accumulated in 'Every Second Counts' used?

The seconds that the teams accumulated in 'Every Second Counts' were used in a final round where the winning team had to guess a word or phrase with each second representing one letter.

What were some of the categories used for questions in 'Every Second Counts'?

Some of the categories used for questions in 'Every Second Counts' included pop culture, history, sports, and literature.

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