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The Generation Game

Specials 1971 - 2002

  • 1971-12-25T20:00:00Z on BBC One
  • 1h
  • 2d (48 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
The Generation Game is a British game show in which four teams of two people from the same family, but different generations, compete to win prizes. In the first two rounds, two couples would compete against each other. One game usually involved first seeing a skilled professional construct or perform something, such as pottery or dancing. The contestants would then attempt to do the same, and a score would be given by the professional. The other game usually involved more of a quiz element, such as identifying pieces of music. At the end of each of the first two rounds, the couple with the lowest score was eliminated. The two highest-scoring couples then competed against each other in the final. This was often a big set-piece performance. The couple that scored the highest went through to the final ‘conveyor belt’. At the end of the show, one member of the victorious team watched prizes pass on a conveyor belt, and then won as many as they could remember in a set time.

48 episodes

1971-12-25T20:00:00Z

Special 1 Christmas 1971

Special 1 Christmas 1971

  • 1971-12-25T20:00:00Z1h

Bruce Forsyth in his special Christmas programme, with umpteen Santa Clauses, Walt Disney characters, clowns, a pantomime and Family Couples from all over the country, including a special section for kids at home.

1972-05-28T19:00:00Z

Special 2 Holiday Special

Special 2 Holiday Special

  • 1972-05-28T19:00:00Z1h

All the fun of the fair in a special holiday edition
With family couples chosen from Britain's leading holiday resorts. Hostesses: Miss United Kingdom, Miss Blackpook, Miss Clacon and Miss Llandudno.

1972-09-09T19:00:00Z

Special 3 Series 1 Compilation

Special 3 Series 1 Compilation

  • 1972-09-09T19:00:00Z1h

Presented by Bruce Forsyth.

Have you pottered with pottery? Danced with a dummy? Gone for a song?

All these and more of your favourite moments from last season's The Generation Game which herald a new series starting next week. In this round-up of the best of last year's series you will see Aimi Macdonal, Richard Wattis, Robertson Hare, Jill Damas, Arthur Negus, Trevor Little, Peter Eggleton, Brenda Winslade, Joe Andy, Peter Steele and Anthea Redfern.

1972-12-25T20:00:00Z

Special 4 Christmas 1972

Special 4 Christmas 1972

  • 1972-12-25T20:00:00Z1h

Starring Bruce Forsyth in a special Christmas programme where the wits, skill and ingenuity of both young and young-in-heart are put to a seasonal test with a tongue-in-cheek flavour. with seven surprising dwarfs, an amazing dancing bear, a potted panto and family couples from all over the country with hostess Anthea Redfern

1973-09-08T19:00:00Z

Special 5 Series 2 Compilation

Special 5 Series 2 Compilation

  • 1973-09-08T19:00:00Z1h

Presented by Bruce Forsyth.

A special programme featuring many of the highlights from the last Generation Game series and heralding a new series starting next week.

'I like the audience participation of the 'giveaway' shows, not knowing what will happen next. I enjoy the contests.'

1973-12-25T20:00:00Z

Special 6 Christmas 1973

Special 6 Christmas 1973

  • 1973-12-25T20:00:00Z1h

Starring Bruce Forsyth.

Fun for all the family in a special Christmas show with surprise star guests.

Special 7 Series 1, 2 & 3 Compilation

  • 1973-12-29T20:00:00Z1h

Presented by Bruce Forsyth.

A special compilation programme featuring many of the most popular moments from the past three seasons of Generation Games.

1974-09-14T19:00:00Z

Special 8 Series 3 Compilation

Special 8 Series 3 Compilation

  • 1974-09-14T19:00:00Z1h

Presented by Bruce Forsyth.

A special programme featuring many of the highlights from the last series and heralding a new series starting next week.

1974-12-25T20:00:00Z

Special 9 Christmas 1974

Special 9 Christmas 1974

  • 1974-12-25T20:00:00Z1h

Starring Bruce Forsyth.

Fun for all the family in a special Christmas show with surprise star guests; in which family couples from all over the country are put to a test with a seasonal flavour. Hostess Anthea Redfern.

Special 10 Series 4 Compilation (1)

  • 1974-12-28T20:00:00Z1h

Presented by Bruce Forsyth.

A special compilation programme featuring many of the most popular moments selected from this season's Generation Games.

Special 11 Series 4 Compilation (2)

  • 1975-09-20T19:00:00Z1h

Presented by Bruce Forsyth with Anthea Redfern.

A special programme featuring many of the most popular moments selected from the last series of The Generation Game and heralding a new series starting next week.

1975-12-25T20:00:00Z

Special 12 Christmas 1975

Special 12 Christmas 1975

  • 1975-12-25T20:00:00Z1h

Starring Bruce Forsyth with Anthea Redfern.

A bumper Christmas edition with family couples from all over the country joining Bruce and Anthea and surprise guests for an hour of festive fun for all the family.

1976-01-01T20:00:00Z

Special 13 New Year Special

Special 13 New Year Special

  • 1976-01-01T20:00:00Z1h

Starring Bruce Forsyth with Anthea Redfern.

A special New Year edition in which new contestants play the most popular games from the past five series requested by viewers.

Special 14 Series 5 Compilation

  • 1976-09-04T19:00:00Z1h

Presented by Bruce Forsyth.

A special compilation programme featuring many of the most popular moments selected from last season's Generation Games with Anthea Redfern.

1976-12-25T20:00:00Z

Special 15 Christmas 1976

Special 15 Christmas 1976

  • 1976-12-25T20:00:00Z1h

A special Christmas Day edition starring Bruce Forsyth with Anthea Redfern.

Family couples from all over the country compete in a test of their general knowledge, skill and ingenuity.

Bruce Forsyth invites you to join him as he watches one of his favourite editions of The Generation Game with Anthea Redfern.

1977-05-07T19:00:00Z

Special 17 Bruce's Choice (2)

Special 17 Bruce's Choice (2)

  • 1977-05-07T19:00:00Z1h

Special 18 Series 6 Compilation

  • 1977-09-03T19:00:00Z1h

Presented by Bruce Forsyth with Anthea Redfern
A special programme featuring many of the highlights of last season's Generation Game, heralds a new series starting next week.

1977-12-25T20:00:00Z

Special 19 Christmas 1977

Special 19 Christmas 1977

  • 1977-12-25T20:00:00Z1h

A special edition for Christmas Day starring
Bruce Forsyth with Anthea Redfern.

Family couples from all over the country compete in a test of their general knowledge, skill and ingenuity.

1978-12-25T20:00:00Z

Special 20 Christmas Special

Special 20 Christmas Special

  • 1978-12-25T20:00:00Z1h

Special 21 Series 8 Compilation

  • 1978-12-31T20:00:00Z1h

1979-04-16T19:00:00Z

Special 22 Easter Special

Special 22 Easter Special

  • 1979-04-16T19:00:00Z1h

1979-09-01T19:00:00Z

Special 23 Holiday Special

Special 23 Holiday Special

  • 1979-09-01T19:00:00Z1h

1979-12-25T20:00:00Z

Special 24 Christmas Special

Special 24 Christmas Special

  • 1979-12-25T20:00:00Z1h

Special 25 Series 9 Compilation

  • 1979-12-31T20:00:00Z1h

1980-04-07T19:00:00Z

Special 26 Easter Special

Special 26 Easter Special

  • 1980-04-07T19:00:00Z1h

1980-12-25T20:00:00Z

Special 27 Christmas Special

Special 27 Christmas Special

  • 1980-12-25T20:00:00Z1h

Special 28 Series 10 Compilation

  • 1980-12-31T20:00:00Z1h

1981-04-20T19:00:00Z

Special 29 Easter Special

Special 29 Easter Special

  • 1981-04-20T19:00:00Z1h

1981-12-25T20:00:00Z

Special 30 Christmas Special

Special 30 Christmas Special

  • 1981-12-25T20:00:00Z1h

Special 31 Series 11 Compilation

  • 1982-01-03T20:00:00Z1h

Jim Davidson hosts a compilation of the funniest moments from the 21 years that the Generation Game has been running on BBC Television. It includes sequences with Bruce Forsyth, Larry Grayson and Jim Davidson himself with many of their co-hosts including Anthea Redfern and Isla St.Clair.

1972-09-16T19:00:00Z

Special 33 Episode 1

Special 33 Episode 1

  • 1972-09-16T19:00:00Z1h

Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Elizabeth Lamer John Junkin Jack Watling,Deborah Watling with hostess Anthea Redfern and family couples from all over the country.

1977-12-31T20:00:00Z

Special 34 Bruce's Choice

Special 34 Bruce's Choice

  • 1977-12-31T20:00:00Z1h

Highlights from the 1977 series.

Special 35 Christmas Special 1995

  • 1995-12-25T20:00:00Z1h

1978-05-01T19:00:00Z

Special 36 Bruce's Choice

Special 36 Bruce's Choice

  • 1978-05-01T19:00:00Z1h

Special 37 Larry Grayson Pilot Show

  • 1978-06-08T19:00:00Z1h

Larry Grayson's pilot episode recorded on 8th June 1978

Special 38 Previous Season Highlights

  • 1991-09-07T19:00:00Z1h

In anticipation of the new series which starts next week, Bruce Forsyth and Rosemarie Ford tonight look back on some of their favourite memories last year.

1977-10-22T19:00:00Z

Special 42 Bruce's Choice

Special 42 Bruce's Choice

  • 1977-10-22T19:00:00Z1h

Special 43 Series 12 Compilation

  • 1991-09-07T19:00:00Z1h

In anticipation of the new series which starts next week, Bruce Forsyth and Rosemarie Ford tonight look back on some of their favourite memories last year.

Jim Davidson and Melanie Stace introduce the first of two compilations featuring some of the best and funniest games and contestants from past series. Producer Jonathan Beazley

Jim Davidson and Melanie Stace introduce the second of two compilations featuring some of the best and funniest games and contestants from past series.

A look back at highlights from the last series of the family game show. Jim Davidson recalls some of his favourite comic moments.

Jim Davidson takes a look back at highlights from his seventh and final series at the helm.

2002-12-31T20:00:00Z

Special 48 Paul O'Grady Pilot

Special 48 Paul O'Grady Pilot

  • 2002-12-31T20:00:00Z1h
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