You Bet!

You Bet! (1988-1997)

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You Bet! was a British game show based around the format of the German show Wetten, dass..? developed by Frank Elstner. You Bet! ran on ITV, mostly on Saturday nights but sometimes on Fridays, between 20 February 1988 and 12 April 1997, initially hosted by Bruce Forsyth from 1988 to 1990, then by Matthew Kelly from 1991 to 1995 and finally by Darren Day from 1996 to 1997.

A panel of celebrities would bet on the ability of members of the public to achieve unlikely challenges and stunts, within a limited amount of time. The studio audience would also place a bet on the outcomes. The panellists would receive points for each outcome they predicted correctly, based on the percentage of the studio audience that also placed a correct bet. The celebrity sponsoring the challenge always had to bet that their challenger would be successful. The accumulated total of points achieved by the celebrities would be added to the points totalled by the studio audience, increased several times over, converted into pounds and donated to a charity chosen by the celebrity panellist who had achieved the highest score.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 19:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S10E10James Crossley, Andrea Boardman, Ian WalkerApr 12, 1997
S10E09Rowland Rivron, Dale Winton, Clare BuckfieldApr 5, 1997
S10E08Ainsley Harriott, Kim Williams, Trevor BrookingMar 29, 1997
S10E07Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Davina McCallMar 22, 1997
S10E06John Parrott, Carol Smillie, Duncan NorvelleMar 15, 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'You Bet!' premiere?

'You Bet!' premiered on September 17, 1988.

Who was the host of 'You Bet!' in the first season?

The first season of 'You Bet!' was hosted by Bruce Forsyth.

Who replaced Bruce Forsyth as the host of 'You Bet!' in the second season?

Matthew Kelly replaced Bruce Forsyth as the host of 'You Bet!' in the second season.

How many contestants participated in each episode of 'You Bet!'?

Three contestants participated in each episode of 'You Bet!'.

What was the format of 'You Bet!'?

In 'You Bet!', contestants bet on whether well-known personalities could perform unusual or offbeat challenges.

What was the catchphrase that Matthew Kelly used to introduce each challenge in 'You Bet!'?

Matthew Kelly used the catchphrase "You Bet your sweet bippy!" to introduce each challenge in 'You Bet!'.

Who were the celebrity guests on 'You Bet!'?

'You Bet!' featured a wide range of celebrity guests, including actors, comedians, and sports stars.

What was the prize for each winning contestant in 'You Bet!'?

Each winning contestant in 'You Bet!' received a cash prize of \u00a3500.

How long did each episode of 'You Bet!' last?

Each episode of 'You Bet!' had a runtime of approximately one hour.

What was the highest amount of money that a contestant won on 'You Bet!'?

The highest amount of money that a contestant won on 'You Bet!' was \u00a310,000.

What was the most common type of challenge in 'You Bet!'?

One of the most common types of challenges in 'You Bet!' was feats of strength and endurance, such as lifting heavy weights or running long distances.

In what countries was 'You Bet!' broadcast?

'You Bet!' was broadcast in several countries, including the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

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