Telly Addicts

Telly Addicts (1985-1992)

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Telly Addicts is a quiz show with all questions being based on television programmes past and present, and generally took the form of a short clip being shown followed by a series of questions either specifically about the clip or more generally about the programme from which it had been taken. Two teams sat opposite each other on sofas.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 19:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S08E16Telly Addicts Fast Forward Special (teenagers)Dec 22, 1992
S08E15Payne vs. Wilson (final)Dec 15, 1992
S08E14Payne vs. Root (semifinal)Dec 8, 1992
S08E13Wilson vs. Sedgwick (semifinal)Dec 1, 1992
S08E12Root vs. Crone (quarterfinal)Nov 24, 1992
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Telly Addicts premiere?

Telly Addicts premiered on September 3, 1985.

Who was the host of Telly Addicts?

Noel Edmonds was the host of Telly Addicts.

What was the format of Telly Addicts?

Telly Addicts was a game show that tested contestants' knowledge of TV shows and popular culture.

How many teams competed on Telly Addicts?

Two teams competed on Telly Addicts.

What was the name of the Telly Addicts theme song?

The Telly Addicts theme song was called "Play Your Cards Right".

What was the prize for winning Telly Addicts?

The prize for winning Telly Addicts was a television set.

How many rounds did Telly Addicts have?

Telly Addicts had three rounds.

What was the name of the third round on Telly Addicts?

The third round on Telly Addicts was called "Clips".

What was the name of the round where contestants had to identify TV shows based on incomplete clips?

The "Clips" round on Telly Addicts required contestants to identify TV shows based on incomplete clips.

What was the name of the round where contestants had to identify what TV characters were saying with their mouths covered by a graphic?

The "What's My Line?" round on Telly Addicts required contestants to identify what TV characters were saying with their mouths covered by a graphic.

Who created Telly Addicts?

Telly Addicts was created by Nick Vaughan-Barratt.

Which production company produced Telly Addicts?

Thames Television produced Telly Addicts.

What was the average runtime of each episode of Telly Addicts?

Each episode of Telly Addicts was 30 minutes long on average.

How many seasons of Telly Addicts were there?

Telly Addicts ran for nine seasons.

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