Take Your Pick!

Take Your Pick! (1955)

EndedGame Show show

Originally broadcast by Radio Luxembourg in the early 1950s, Take Your Pick! transferred to television in 1955 with the launch of ITV, becoming the first game show to offer cash prizes on UK commercial television.

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Scheduleevery Friday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E01Episode 1Sep 23, 1955
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Take Your Pick! Premiere?

Take Your Pick! premiered on March 20, 1955.

Who was the host of Take Your Pick!?

Michael Miles was the host of Take Your Pick!.

What was the format of Take Your Pick!?

Take Your Pick! was a game show in which contestants had to choose between two options.

Was Take Your Pick! a live show?

Yes, Take Your Pick! was a live show.

How long did an episode of Take Your Pick! run for?

An episode of Take Your Pick! ran for 30 minutes.

What were some of the prizes offered on Take Your Pick!?

Prizes on Take Your Pick! ranged from domestic appliances to cars and holidays.

What was the most popular segment on Take Your Pick!?

The 'Yes/No game' was the most popular segment on Take Your Pick!.

Did viewers have a chance to win prizes on Take Your Pick!?

No, viewers did not have a chance to win prizes on Take Your Pick!.

Was Take Your Pick! a British TV show?

Yes, Take Your Pick! was a British TV show.

Did Take Your Pick! win any awards?

No, Take Your Pick! did not win any awards.

Was Take Your Pick! broadcast in color?

No, Take Your Pick! was broadcast in black and white.

How many contestants were typically on each episode of Take Your Pick!?

Typically, four contestants were on each episode of Take Your Pick!.

What was the highest prize ever won on Take Your Pick!?

The highest prize ever won on Take Your Pick! was a car.

How long did Take Your Pick! air for?

Take Your Pick! aired for 8 years.

Was Take Your Pick! ever cancelled and brought back?

Yes, Take Your Pick! was cancelled and brought back several times during its run.

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