The Generation Game

The Generation Game (1971-2018)

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The Generation Game is a British game show produced by the BBC in which four teams of two people from the same family, but different generations, competed to win prizes.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S24E02Episode 2Apr. 8, 2018
S24E01Episode 1Apr. 1, 2018
S23E18Episode 18Apr. 13, 2002
S23E17Episode 17Apr. 6, 2002
S23E16Episode 16März 30, 2002
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Generation Game' premiere?

'The Generation Game' premiered on 2nd October 1971.

Who was the original host of 'The Generation Game'?

Bruce Forsyth was the original host of 'The Generation Game'.

How many contestants were there in each episode of 'The Generation Game'?

Four couples competed against each other in each episode of 'The Generation Game'.

How long did each episode of 'The Generation Game' last?

Each episode of 'The Generation Game' lasted about an hour.

What was the format of 'The Generation Game'?

'The Generation Game' was a game show that featured various challenges and games to test the contestants' skills.

What was the famous conveyor belt finale of 'The Generation Game'?

The conveyor belt finale of 'The Generation Game' featured various prizes that the winning couple had to remember in a limited time frame.

What was the most memorable catchphrase of 'The Generation Game'?

The most memorable catchphrase of 'The Generation Game' was "Nice to see you, to see you nice".

Who were the most popular presenters of 'The Generation Game'?

Bruce Forsyth and Larry Grayson were the most popular presenters of 'The Generation Game'.

What were the different types of challenges featured in 'The Generation Game'?

The different types of challenges featured in 'The Generation Game' included skill games, task games, and quiz games.

What was the winning prize for the contestants of 'The Generation Game'?

Every episode of 'The Generation Game' had a different winning prize for the contestants.

Did 'The Generation Game' have a special Christmas edition?

Yes, 'The Generation Game' had a special Christmas edition every year.

What was the inspiration behind 'The Generation Game'?

'The Generation Game' was inspired by a Dutch game show called 'E\u00e9n van de acht'.

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