Game for a Laugh
1981 Ended ITV1
Game for a Laugh is a British light entertainment programme which ran for 56 editions and four specials between 26 September 1981 and 23 November 1985. It was made by London Weekend Television for the ITV network. It has been said that the original format was called Gotcha and was designed as a BBC show to be presented by Paul Daniels, David Copperfield (the British comedian) and Pamela Stephenson. The pilot show was rejected, allegedly, for being 'too vulgar'. Jeremy Beadle then rewrote the format, with producer Michael Hill in the United States. According to the show's original producer, Brian Wesley, in his 1982 book on the series, The Game for a Laugh birthplace was the Hollywood office of producer Michael Hill". Jeremy Beadle and Hill's Los Angeles-based TV production company Hill-Eubanks Group envisaged a show in which "the people were the stars". Hill developed the eventual show with Beadle and with Jeremy Fox, then head of London-based Action Time, and the son of BBC TV executive Sir Paul Fox. Fox then presented the format to LWT. Jeremy Fox also brought to the show a wealth of stunts from Truth or Consequences, a show created by Ralph Edwards Productions in Hollywood from whom LWT bought the rights. At LWT, Head of Light Entertainment Alan Boyd put the finishing touches to it.
In short
Game for a Laugh (premiered 26 September 1981). Status: Ended. Platform: ITV1. 56 episodes, 5 × Season.
Seasons (5 · 56 episodes)
56
Cast
FAQ
When does “Game for a Laugh” premiere?
“Game for a Laugh” premiered on 26 September 1981. Upcoming episodes and any new seasons are listed in the Seans release calendar, updated daily from TVmaze data.
Where can you watch “Game for a Laugh”?
“Game for a Laugh” is associated with ITV1. Availability may vary by region — check the Seans calendar for air dates and confirm the offer in your streaming service.
How many episodes are in season 5 of “Game for a Laugh”?
Season 5 of “Game for a Laugh” has 7 episodes according to TVmaze. The full episode list with air dates is below — mark watched episodes and track your progress for free.
Will “Game for a Laugh” get another season?
“Game for a Laugh” has ended and no further seasons are planned. The full list of episodes and seasons is below — mark what you watched and track your progress.
source: TVmaze