The Generation Game (1971)

Overview

The Generation Game was a British game show produced by the BBC in which four teams of two competed to win prizes. The programme was first broadcast in 1971 under the title Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game and ran until 1982, and again from 1990 until 2002. The show was based on the Dutch TV show Een van de acht, "One of the Eight", the format devised in 1969 by Theo Uittenbogaard for VARA Television. Mrs. Mies Bouwman - a popular Dutch talk show host and presenter of the show - came up with the idea of the conveyor belt. She had seen it on a German programme and wanted to incorporate it into the show. Another antecedent for the gameshow was 'Sunday Night at the London Palladium' on ATV, which had a game called Beat the Clock, taken from an American gameshow. It featured married couples playing silly games within a certain time to win prize money. This was hosted by Bruce Forsyth from 1958, and he took the idea with him when he went over to the BBC.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1971 • 16 Episodes

Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game: Season 1

Season 2

1972 • 17 Episodes

Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game: Season 2

Season 3

1973 • 23 Episodes

Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game: Season 3

Season 4

1974 • 22 Episodes

Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game: Season 4

Season 5

1975 • 16 Episodes

Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game: Season 5

Season 6

1976 • 19 Episodes

Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game: Season 6

Season 7

1977 • 18 Episodes

Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game: Season 7

Season 8

1978 • 16 Episodes

Larry Grayson's Generation Game: Season 1

Season 9

1979 • 19 Episodes

Larry Grayson's Generation Game: Season 2

Season 10

1980 • 19 Episodes

Larry Grayson's Generation Game: Season 3

Season 11

1981 • 18 Episodes

Larry Grayson's Generation Game: Season 4

Season 12

1990 • 15 Episodes

Bruce Forsyth's Generation Game: Season 1

Season 13

1991 • 17 Episodes

Bruce Forsyth's Generation Game: Season 2

Season 14

1992 • 16 Episodes

Bruce Forsyth's Generation Game: Season 3

Season 15

1993 • 16 Episodes

Bruce Forsyth's Generation Game: Season 4

Season 16

1994 • 16 Episodes

Bruce Forsyth's Generation Game: Season 5

Season 17

1995 • 17 Episodes

Jim Davidson's Generation Game: Season 1

Season 18

1996 • 16 Episodes

Jim Davidson's Generation Game: Season 2

Season 19

1997 • 22 Episodes

Jim Davidson's Generation Game: Season 3

Season 20

1998 • 22 Episodes

Jim Davidson's Generation Game: Season 4

Season 21

1999 • 21 Episodes

Jim Davidson's Generation Game: Season 5

Season 22

2000 • 21 Episodes

Jim Davidson's Generation Game: Season 6

Season 23

2001 • 19 Episodes

Jim Davidson's Generation Game: Season 7

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    BBC One
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    9.0/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

Cast & Crew

Bruce Forsyth

Jim Davidson

Larry Grayson

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Generation Game about?

The Generation Game was a British game show produced by the BBC in which four teams of two competed to win prizes. The programme was first broadcast in 1971 under...

How many seasons does The Generation Game have?

The Generation Game has 23 seasons with 421 episodes.

When did The Generation Game premiere?

The Generation Game premiered on October 2, 1971.

Is The Generation Game still running?

No, The Generation Game has ended. The final episode aired on April 13, 2002.

Where can I watch The Generation Game?

The Generation Game originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of The Generation Game?

The Generation Game has a rating of 9.0/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is The Generation Game?

The Generation Game is classified as Reality, Comedy.