Talking Telephone Numbers

Talking Telephone Numbers (1994-1997)

EndedGame Show show

Talking Telephone Numbers was a British game show that was produced by Celador and Carlton and aired on ITV from 28 February 1994 to 22 December 1997. It was originally hosted by Phillip Schofield and Emma Forbes, and later by Claudia Winkleman. The programme featured five games, each designed to generate a number. These numbers were combined towards the end of the programme to form a five-digit code. Viewers with telephone numbers where the last 5 digits matched the code could then phone in to try to win a cash prize.

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Scheduleevery Monday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E17Show 17Dec 22, 1997
S04E16Show 16Dec 15, 1997
S04E15Show 15Dec 8, 1997
S04E14Show 14Dec 1, 1997
S04E13Show 13Nov 24, 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Talking Telephone Numbers' premiere?

'Talking Telephone Numbers' premiered on April 2, 1994.

Who is the presenter of 'Talking Telephone Numbers'?

The presenter of 'Talking Telephone Numbers' was Phillip Schofield.

What was the format of 'Talking Telephone Numbers'?

The format of 'Talking Telephone Numbers' involved viewers being given a chance to win cash prizes by playing games over the phone with a celebrity guest in the studio.

Who were some of the celebrity guests that appeared on 'Talking Telephone Numbers'?

Celebrity guests who appeared on 'Talking Telephone Numbers' included Paul Gascoigne, Martine McCutcheon, and Jennifer Aniston.

What was the highest cash prize that viewers could win on 'Talking Telephone Numbers'?

The highest cash prize that viewers could win on 'Talking Telephone Numbers' was \u00a315,000.

How did viewers participate in the games on 'Talking Telephone Numbers'?

Viewers could participate in the games on 'Talking Telephone Numbers' by calling a premium rate phone number at a cost of 50p per minute.

Was 'Talking Telephone Numbers' broadcast live or pre-recorded?

'Talking Telephone Numbers' was broadcast live.

Were there any rules that viewers had to follow to participate in 'Talking Telephone Numbers'?

Yes, viewers who wanted to participate in 'Talking Telephone Numbers' had to be aged 18 or over and have the bill payer's permission to call the premium rate phone number.

Did 'Talking Telephone Numbers' air daily?

Yes, 'Talking Telephone Numbers' aired daily, Monday to Friday.

Did 'Talking Telephone Numbers' have any segments or features?

Yes, 'Talking Telephone Numbers' had a feature called 'The Winners Circle' where previous winners were invited to take part in a game to win even more money.

Was 'Talking Telephone Numbers' a popular TV show in its time?

Yes, 'Talking Telephone Numbers' was a popular TV show in its time and was frequently talked about in the media.

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