The Great Egg Race

The Great Egg Race (1979-1986)

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The Great Egg Race was a BBC television series that ran from 1979 to 1986 and featured Brian Cant (1979), Professor Heinz Wolff (originally head judge, later promoted to series presenter) and Lesley Judd, who joined the series in 1984. It was later revived on BBC Choice (now BBC Three) and was presented by Johnny Ball.

In a similar vein to the later Channel 4 series Scrapheap Challenge, the show featured teams creating Heath Robinson-esque mechanical creations in an attempt to solve a problem set at the start of the show. The series obtained its name from the initial challenge of making a device capable of transporting an egg the furthest possible distance without breaking it.

Network
Scheduleevery Friday (30 min)

Last Episode

The Oil Platform
Season 8Episode 930 min

The Oil Platform

Sep 12, 1986

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S08E09The Oil PlatformSep 12, 1986
S08E08Back to NatureSep 5, 1986
S07E06HovercraftJun 7, 1985
S07E04The Robot Piano PlayerMay 24, 1985
S07E03HuskiesMay 17, 1985
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Great Egg Race' premiere?

'The Great Egg Race' premiered on BBC2 on May 23, 1979.

Who was the host of 'The Great Egg Race'?

Professor Heinz Wolff was the host of 'The Great Egg Race.'

What was the concept of 'The Great Egg Race'?

'The Great Egg Race' was a competition show that challenged inventors and engineers to create devices to complete specific tasks within a limited amount of time.

What tasks did contestants have to complete in 'The Great Egg Race'?

Contestants had to complete tasks such as building a machine to drop an egg without breaking it, constructing a device to lift a heavy weight, and creating a contraption to launch a projectile.

How long was each episode of 'The Great Egg Race'?

Each episode of 'The Great Egg Race' was 30 minutes long.

Where was 'The Great Egg Race' originally aired?

'The Great Egg Race' was originally aired on BBC2 in the UK.

How many inventors participated in each episode of 'The Great Egg Race'?

Each episode of 'The Great Egg Race' featured two teams of inventors competing to complete tasks.

How long did 'The Great Egg Race' air for?

'The Great Egg Race' aired for six series between 1979 and 1986.

What was the prize for winning 'The Great Egg Race'?

There was no monetary prize for winning 'The Great Egg Race.'

Was 'The Great Egg Race' popular with audiences when it aired?

Yes, 'The Great Egg Race' was popular with audiences and received critical acclaim during its original run.

Did 'The Great Egg Race' inspire other similar TV shows?

Yes, 'The Great Egg Race' inspired other similar TV shows such as 'Scrapheap Challenge' and 'Robot Wars.'

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