Play Your Cards Right

Play Your Cards Right (1980-2002)

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Play Your Cards Right was broadcasted on ITV from 1980 to 1987 and produced by LWT. Hosted by Bruce Forsyth, Play Your Cards Right was a British television game show based on, and played similarly to, the American show known as Card Sharks.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S16E10Episode 10déc. 21, 2002
S16E09Episode 9nov. 19, 2002
S16E08Episode 8oct. 26, 2002
S16E07Episode 7oct. 19, 2002
S16E06Episode 6oct. 12, 2002
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Play Your Cards Right' premiere?

'Play Your Cards Right' premiered on September 1, 1980.

Who was the host of 'Play Your Cards Right' in 1980?

Bruce Forsyth was the host of 'Play Your Cards Right' in 1980.

How many contestants were featured on each episode of 'Play Your Cards Right'?

Two couples were featured on each episode of 'Play Your Cards Right'.

What was the objective of 'Play Your Cards Right'?

The objective of 'Play Your Cards Right' was to predict whether cards were higher or lower than the previous ones in attempt to eventually guess the final card in a particular row.

What were the prizes awarded on 'Play Your Cards Right'?

On 'Play Your Cards Right', the prizes awarded included cash and sometimes non-cash prizes such as home appliances.

Was 'Play Your Cards Right' originally a UK or US TV show?

'Play Your Cards Right' was originally a UK TV show.

Was 'Play Your Cards Right' a daytime or prime time show in 1980?

In 1980, 'Play Your Cards Right' was a prime time show.

What was the duration of each episode of 'Play Your Cards Right'?

Each episode of 'Play Your Cards Right' had a duration of 30 minutes.

What was the format of 'Play Your Cards Right'?

The format of 'Play Your Cards Right' featured couples predicting whether cards were higher or lower than previous one and attempting to eventually guess the final card in a particular row.

Was 'Play Your Cards Right' a live or pre-recorded show?

'Play Your Cards Right' was a pre-recorded show.

How was the final prize on 'Play Your Cards Right' determined?

The final prize on 'Play Your Cards Right' was determined by guessing the final card in a particular row.

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