It's Only TV... But I Like It

It's Only TV... But I Like It (1999-2002)

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It's Only TV... But I Like It is an English comedy gameshow that aired on the BBC from 1999 to 2002. Jonathan Ross was the presenter and there were three regular team captains Phill Jupitus, Jack Dee (Season one only) and Julian Clary. A total of 32 episodes were aired over four seasons. There was a special in 2011. There were numerous rounds and whoever scored the highest was the winner, in the event of an equal score it would be a draw with no tie breaker.

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Scheduleevery Friday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E08The Krankies, Goldie, Coleen Nolan, Gary BeadleAug 16, 2002
S04E07Roy Walker, Katy Hill, Diarmuid Gavin, Nicholas BaileyAug 9, 2002
S04E06Cannon & Ball, Gina Yashere, Patsy Palmer, Stuart HallAug 2, 2002
S04E05Ed Byrne, Angela Griffin, David Dickinson, Steven PinderJul 26, 2002
S04E04Barbara Windsor, Keith Harris, Carol Smillie, Adam & JoeJul 19, 2002
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'It's Only TV... But I Like It' premiere?

'It's Only TV... But I Like It' premiered in September 1999.

Who was the host of 'It's Only TV... But I Like It'?

Comedian Jonathan Ross was the host of 'It's Only TV... But I Like It'.

How many episodes did the show have?

The show had a total of 17 episodes across two seasons.

Who were the guests on 'It's Only TV... But I Like It'?

Guest stars on the show included David Bowie, Ricky Gervais, and The Spice Girls, among many others.

How did the show approach TV reviews?

The show took a humorous approach to critiquing and celebrating television shows.

What were some of the segments on 'It's Only TV... But I Like It'?

Some of the segments on the show included 'Ross's Rant', 'Lease Breakers', and 'The Big Question'.

Was 'It's Only TV... But I Like It' a live show?

Yes, the show was broadcast live.

Where was 'It's Only TV... But I Like It' filmed?

The show was filmed at the BBC Television Centre in London.

Who were the writers of 'It's Only TV... But I Like It'?

The show was written by Jonathan Ross and Fraser Steele.

What was the show's concept?

'It's Only TV... But I Like It' was a comedy panel show that featured discussions and debates about current and classic television programs.

Did 'It's Only TV... But I Like It' receive any awards or nominations?

Yes, the show was nominated for a BAFTA Television Award in 2000 for Best Entertainment Programme.

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