Going for Gold

Going for Gold (1987-1992)

EndedGame Show show

Going for Gold is a British television game show that originally aired on BBC1 between 12 October 1987 and 9 July 1996. It has since been revived for Channel 5 from 13 October 2008 to 20 March 2009.

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Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E01Episode 1Sep 7, 1992
S05E68Episode 68Mar 19, 1992
S05E67Episode 67Mar 18, 1992
S05E66Episode 66Mar 17, 1992
S05E65Episode 65Mar 16, 1992
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Going for Gold' premiere?

'Going for Gold' premiered on October 12, 1987.

Who was the host of 'Going for Gold' in 1987?

The host of 'Going for Gold' in 1987 was Henry Kelly.

How many countries were represented in the first season of 'Going for Gold'?

The first season of 'Going for Gold' had 13 countries represented.

What was the format of 'Going for Gold'?

'Going for Gold' was a quiz show that featured contestants from various countries competing against each other.

How many points did a contestant need to win a game of 'Going for Gold'?

A contestant needed 6 points to win a game of 'Going for Gold'.

What was the grand prize for the winner of 'Going for Gold'?

The grand prize for the winner of 'Going for Gold' was a trip around the world.

Who were the runners-up of the first season of 'Going for Gold'?

The runners-up of the first season of 'Going for Gold' were the representatives from Canada and New Zealand.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'Going for Gold'?

The first season of 'Going for Gold' had 60 episodes.

What was the maximum number of contestants that could compete in a single episode of 'Going for Gold'?

The maximum number of contestants that could compete in a single episode of 'Going for Gold' was 6.

Which country won the most episodes in the first season of 'Going for Gold'?

The representatives from the United Kingdom won the most episodes in the first season of 'Going for Gold'.

What was the theme song of 'Going for Gold'?

The theme song of 'Going for Gold' was an instrumental track called "The Amazing Adventures of Mr. Schneider".

What was the duration of an episode of 'Going for Gold'?

An episode of 'Going for Gold' typically lasted for 30 minutes.

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