List of programmes broadcast by Challenge

This is the list of programmes broadcast on the British television channel, Challenge.

Programming

Current programming made by Challenge

Name of showOriginally broadcast
Blockbusters (fourth revival)2012
Bullseye (revival)2006
Stake Out2001

Former programming made by Challenge

Name of showOriginally broadcastWhen broadcast by ChallengeNotes
The A-Z of 3-2-12000A special one-off programme showing highlights of Yorkshire's classic gameshow.
It was used during Challenge TV's 3-2-1 night at Christmas 2000.
Absolute Cobblers19991999–2003Based on an Australian format.
Auntie's Smalls2008–20092008–2011A filler with bloopers from the BBC's TV archives.
The Best of Beadle's About2000–20022000–2006Used as a 10-minute filler in which highlights of sketches from the Beadle's About series were shown.
Beat The Beast20162016-2017Contestants test their general knowledge against the star of The Chase, Mark 'The Beast' Labbett.
British Academy Video Games Awards2012–2014Highlights of the annual awards ceremony honouring the achievements in the gaming industry.
BWC: British Wrestling Round-up2013–2014A round-up of various wrestling matches from around the UK. From the makers of Wrestle Talk TV.
It was hosted by Dave Bradshaw, but it was first presented by Lisa Carrodus.
Casino! Casino!2003–20052003-2007Presented by Bob Mercer (series 1) and Martin Kemp (series 2).
Celebrity Addicts20032003–2006A variation of the Telly Addicts format.
Celebrity Poker Club2003–20052003–2014A spin-off to Channel 4's popular Late Night Poker series.
Comedy of Errors20022002–2003Home video clip show presented by Richard Orford.
The Cooler19981998–2003Late-night gameshow presented by Donna Air and Iain Coyle.
Defectors2001–20022001–2015Presented by Richard Orford.
Don't Drink the Water19971997–1999Comedy quiz show based around travel played by two teams of celebrities, hosted by Paul Coia.
Drunken Businessmen20032003–2005Another Japanese game show, used as a filler. It was last shown on Challenge in 2005 as part of 'Japanese Day'.
Endurance UK1997–19981997–2009The UK version of the cult Japanese show, Za Gaman.
Extreme Endurance20032003–2005Short 15-minute segments of Za Gaman. It was hosted by Al Convey and featured the voices of
Eiji Kusuhara (who was one of the two voiceovers for Banzai) and Ryozo Kohira.
Football Freestyler20122012–2013Series in which Dan Magness travels around the world to find out which country has the best football tricks and skills. Now on Sky Sports.
Fort Boyard (revival)20032003–2015Presented by Christopher Ellison and Jodie Penfold.
Fort Boyard Takes on the World20042004–2008A 10-part series of clips of the different versions of Fort Boyard from around the globe, presented by Tim Vine.
Game Central2002A phone-in segment.
Gameplay1995–1996A live phone-in segment.
The Games Room1999–2000A short-lived replacement for Prize Time.
Gameshow Gold20062006–2009Series of clips from classic gameshows.
Glory Ball2005Another live phone-in segment.
House of Games20042004–2015Presented by Mike McClean.
Incredible Edible Challenge2003A filler programme in which Japanese chefs cook unusual things. It was the last programme to air on the defunct sister channel Ftn.
iPlay2000–2002Replacement for The Games Room.
It's Not What You Know20082008–2015Gameshow presented by Chris Tarrant, where people can win money by not answering any of the questions correctly.
Karaoke Challenge19971997–2010Karaoke-themed game show, presented by various hosts, including Ted Robbins.
Kenji's Video Letter Home20032003–2004Used during the Japanese Christmas Cracker strand in December 2003.
Les Dennis' Home Video Heroes20082008–2011Home video clip show narrated by Les Dennis and Stuart Hall.
Monkey Business20032003–2004A 10-minute filler.
Nortonland20072007–2009Clip show of games played on Graham Norton's Channel 4 show, V Graham Norton.
Poker Den2005Presented by Jesse May with commentary by Grub Smith.
Prize Time1997–1998Replaced by The Games Room.
The Pyramid Game (second revival)20072007–2014Challenge's version of the classic Steve Jones game show, presented by Donny Osmond.
Reverse-a-Word20047-minute pilot, presented by the BBC Radio 1 DJ, Scott Mills.
Roy Walker's Gameshow Moments20092009–2012Series of clips from gameshows, past and present. Later shown under the title Roy Walker's Guide to Gameshows.
Roy Walker's TV Bloomers20092009–2012The Catchphrase host's take on the Auntie's Bloomers format.
Sale of the Century (second revival)1997–19981997–2003Challenge TV's version of Anglia's classic gameshow, it was presented by Keith Chegwin.
Say the Word19971997–2008Hosted by one of Challenge's original continuity presenters, Andy Crane.
Showbiz Blackjack2006Presented by Matt Brown.
Showbiz Darts20062006–2015Celebrity darts contest.
Showbiz Poker2006Presented by Lisa Rogers.
Soap Addicts2002–20032002–2006Another variation of the Telly Addicts format.
Split Second1997–19981997–1999Hosted by Aonghus McAnally.
Sport Addicts20022002–2004Yet, another variation of the Telly Addicts format.
Sushi TV2003–20042003–2005Series of clips from various Japanese gameshows, presented by Julian Clary (series 1) and narrated by Craig Charles (series 2).
Take it or Leave it?2006–20082006–2012The trivia quiz show in which teams of two must hold their nerve to win the £50,000 prize. Presented by Richard Arnold.
That's the Question!2007The UK version of the American gameshow, it was presented by Sarah Cawood.
Timeline20142014–2015Presented by Brian Conley.
TNA: British Boot Camp2013–20142013–2016
TNA Unfinished Business20122012–2016
Totally Top Trumps2004Short-lived game show, loosely based on the famous card game, presented by Andy Goldstein; only lasted 20 episodes.
TV's Greatest Game Shows2019A celebration of classic British gameshows. Presented by Roy Walker.
TV Scrabble2001–20032001–2012Televised version of the famous board game.
UK's Strongest Man2011–20132011–2014Coverage of the annual strongmen tournament.
Ultimate Guinness World Records20042004–2009Introduced by Jamie Rickers.
Vegas Virgins20052005–2014Reality series following 10 British and American casino hopefuls.
Winner Takes All! (revival)19971997–2002Challenge TV's version of Yorkshire's gameshow, presented by Bobby Davro.
Wrestle Talk TV2012–2015Wrestling magazine show, which aired on Sunday nights straight after TNA.
World's Greatest Gambling Scams20062006–2013A 10-part series that looked at the cons that left the gambling industry reeling.
You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully!20152015–2018A documentary celebrating Central’s classic gameshow Bullseye.

Current programming originally shown by other broadcasters

Name of showOriginal channel(s)Originally broadcastWhen reruns began airing on Challenge
All Star Family FortunesITV2006–20152019
American Ninja WarriorG4/NBC (USA)2009–present2013
Australian Ninja WarriorNine Network (Australia)2017–present2018
Blankety BlankBBC One/ITV1979–2002, 20162000
Blockbusters (first incarnation)ITV/Sky 11983–19931997
Bruce's Price is RightITV1995–20012002
Bullseye (original)1981–19952002
Catchphrase1986–2004, 2013–present1997
The Chase AustraliaSeven Network (Australia)2015–present2016
The Chase UKITV2009–present2014
The Chase USAGSN (USA)2013–20152014
Classic Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?ITV1998–2014, 2018–present2004
The Crystal MazeChannel 41990–1995, 2016–present1998
The CubeITV2009–20152017
Dale's Supermarket Sweep1993–2001, 20072005
Deal or No Deal?Channel 42005–20162011
Don't Forget the Lyrics! UKSky 12008–20092011
EggheadsBBC One/BBC Two2003–present2006
Family FortunesITV1980–20021997
Fifteen to OneChannel 41988–2003, 2013–20191998
Gladiators (original)ITV1992–20001999
Golden Balls2007–20092009
Hole in the WallBBC One2008–20092016
Impossible2017–present2019
Joe Pasquale's Price is RightITV2006–20072009
The Million Pound DropChannel 42010–20152015
Ninja WarriorTBS (Japan)1997–present2007
Noel's Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old?Sky 12007-20102011
One Hundred and EightySky 120152020
Play Your Cards RightITV1980–20032002
PointlessBBC Two/BBC One2009–present2011
Robot WarsBBC Two/BBC Choice/Channel 51998–2004, 2016–20182007
Small TalkBBC One1994–19962008
Stars in Their EyesITV1990–2006, 20151999
Strike it Lucky!1986–19941998
Strike it Rich!1996–19992002
Takeshi's CastleTBS (Japan)1986–19892002
Take Your Pick!ITV1955–19992008
Tenable ITV2016-present2021
Total Wipeout UKBBC One2009–20122013
The Weakest LinkBBC One/BBC Two2000–2012; 20172007
Wheel of FortuneITV1988–20012002
Who Dares WinsBBC One2007–present2018
Women of Ninja WarriorTBS (Japan)2001–20092007

Former programming originally shown by other broadcasters

Name of showOriginal channel(s)Originally broadcastWhen reruns aired on Challenge
100%Channel 51997–20011998–2006
1 vs. 100BBC One2006–20092008–2015
3-2-1ITV1978–19881997–2015
60 Minute Makeover2004–20142009
The $64,000 Question1990–19931997–1999
8 Out of 10 CatsChannel 42005–present2007–2016
The Adventure GameBBC Two1980–19862002–2004
All Clued UpITV1988–19911998–2000
The All-New Mr. and Mrs. ShowUK Living1995–19961998–2001
The Amazing RaceCBS (USA)2001–present2007–2010
The AngelSky 120122013–2015
Auntie's BloomersBBC One1991–20012009–2011
Back in the DayChannel 420052009–2012
BaggageGSN (USA)2010–20152013
Ballbreakers2005–20062007
BanzaiE42001–20032006–2009
Bargain HuntersHTV West2002–20042002–2005
Battle DomeSyndication (USA)1999–20012002–2003
Beadle's AboutITV1986–19961999–2007
Better Gardens20002005
Better Homes1999–20032004–2006
Big BreakBBC One1991–20022006–2013
The Biggest LoserLiving/ITV2005–2006, 2009–20122009
Bill Bailey's Birdwatching BonanzaSky 120102012–2014
Bite Size Brainiac20072011
Blind DateITV/Channel 51985–2003, 2017–20192006
The BlurbGinx TV2011–2014
Bob's Full HouseBBC One1984–19902012–2014
Boot Sale ChallengeITV1998–20042002–2005
Brainiac: Science AbuseSky 12003–20082012–2014
Brainiac's Test Tube Baby2006–2007
BrainstormBBC One19881999–2000
Bring Me the Head of Light EntertainmentChannel 51997–20001998–2004
Britain's HardestSky 120042012–2015
Britain's Worst Celebrity DriverChannel 52003–20052008–2009
Britain's Worst Driver2002 & 20032008–2009
Busman's HolidayITV1985–19931997–1999
Candid Camera1960–19681999–2001
Can't Cook, Won't CookBBC One1995–20002008–2010
Carnal KnowledgeITV1996–19971998–2003
Cash Cab2005–20062007–2009
Celebrity BlackjackGSN (USA)2004–20052005–2006
Celebrity Poker ShowdownBravo (USA)2003–20062004–2005
Celebrity Ready Steady CookBBC One1997–20032008–2010
Celebrity SquaresITV1975–1979, 1993–1997, 2014–20152000-2015
Chain Letters1987–19972009–2012
CleverdicksSky Atlantic20122012–2015
CluedoITV1990–19931998–1999
Concentration1959–19901997–1998
CountdownChannel 41982–present2015-2016
CrackerjackBBC Television Service1955–19842002–2003
Crash Test DummiesSky 120072013
CrosswitsITV1985–19981997–2000
Cruel SummerTrouble2001–20032009–2010
The Desert ForgesChannel 520012002–2006
The Devil's Dinner PartySky Atlantic2011–20122012–2015
Dirty MoneySky 120022012–2015
Distraction UKChannel 42003–20042007–2015
Distraction USAComedy Central (USA)2005–20062007–2011
Dog Eat DogBBC One2001–20022004–2008
Don't Forget the Lyrics! USAFox (USA)2007–20092012
Don't Sit in the Front Row!Sky Atlantic/Sky 12012–20132015
Don't Stop Me Now!Sky 120122013–2015
Don't Try This at Home!ITV1998–20012003–2008
Dr. VegasCBS (USA)20042005
Duck Quacks Don't Echo!Sky 12014–present2014–2015
Extreme DodgeballGSN (USA)2004–20052005–2008
Family FeudSyndicated1976–present2016
Fear Factor AustraliaNine Network (Australia)20022010
Fear Factor South AfricaM-Net (South Africa)20072008
Fear Factor UKSky 12002–20042006–2009
Fear Factor USANBC (USA)2001–2006, 2011–20122006–2009
Finders KeepersCITV1991–1996, 20062014-2016
Fort Boyard (original)Channel 51998–20012002-2015
Friends Like TheseBBC One1999–20032005–2014
Full Metal JoustingHistory (USA)20122013–2015
Fun HouseCITV1989–19992009-2016
Gadget GeeksSky 120122013–2015
GagstersThe WB (USA)2002–20042009–2012
GameFaceGinx TV2009–20112011
GamesMasterChannel 41992–19982003–2004
Ginx FilesGinx TV2009–20112011
Give us a ClueITV/BBC One1979–19911997–2000
Gladiators (revival)Sky 12008–20092011–2013
Gladiators 2000Syndication (USA)1994–19961999
Gladiators G-ZoneSky 120082011–2013
Global E-MissionsCarlton20012002–2003
Going for GoldBBC One/Channel 51987–20092002–2015
Going StraightBroadcaster unknownUnknown2004–2007
The Golden ShotITV1967–19752002–2006
Got to DanceSky 12009–20142013–2015
Guinness World Records PrimetimeFox (USA)1998–20012003–2004
Guinness World Records Smashed!Sky 12008–20092011–2013
Guinness World Records UKITV1999–20002004–2006
The Heat is on!UK Living1997–19981998–2003
Hot PropertyChannel 51997–20031999–2005
I Dare You!UPN (USA)20002004–2007
Ice WarriorsITV19982002–2004
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here! USAABC (USA)20032003–2004
Impact WrestlingSpike/Destination America/Pop (USA)2004–present2011-2016
In it to Win itBBC One2002–20162009–2014
InterceptorITV1989–19902001–2015
International King of SportsChannel 52002–20042004–2006
Iron ChefFuji TV (Japan)1993–19992003–2004
It's a Knockout!BBC One/Channel 51966–1988, 1999–20011993–2006
It's Anybody's Guess!Carlton20002001–2002
Kenny vs. SpennyCBC/Showcase (Canada)2003–20102004–2005
Killer KaraoketruTV (USA)2012–20142013–2015
King of the CastleCarlton20012001–2002
KnightmareCITV1987–19942002–2015
The Krypton FactorITV1977–1995, 2009–20101999–2014
Larry Grayson's Generation GameBBC One1978–19822002–2008
A League of Their OwnSky 12010–present2012–2015
The LinkBBC One2014–20152016
London's Hottest PropertiesITV2003–20042004–2005
Love at First SightSky 119921997–1999
ManswersSpike (USA)2007–20112013
MastermindBBC One/BBC Two1972–1997, 2003–present2007
Merv Griffin's CrosswordsSyndication (USA)2007–20082008
Millionaire Hot SeatNine Network (Australia)2009–present2015
The Mole USAABC (USA)2001–20082003–2004
The Moment of TruthITV1998–20012003–2009
Move on up!Channel 519971997–2000
Murder in Small Town XFox (USA)20012003–2004
Most Extreme Elimination ChallengeSpike (USA)2003–20072005–2013
Mystic ChallengeLiving20002001–2003
Name That TuneITV/Channel 51976–1988, 1997–19981998–2003
New FacesITV1973–19882002–2006
Night FeverChannel 51997–20022003–2004
Nothing but the TruthSky 12007–20082012
ObliviousSpike (USA)2002–20042004–2006
Oops! TVSky 12009–20102011–2013
Opportunity KnocksITV1956–19782002–2003
The Other HalfBBC One1997–20022003
Outdoor OuttakesOLN (USA)20032004–2005
PasswordITV/BBC Two/BBC One/Channel 41963–19881999
The People VersusITV2000–20022007–2010
Perfect MatchChannel 42001–20032006
Pet StarAnimal Planet (USA)2002–20052006
Planet of the AppsGinx TV2011–20152013
Postcode ChallengeSTV2007–20112009–2010
The Pyramid Game (first revival)ITV1981–19901997–1998
Quiz NightsSky 120152015
The Race20062013–2015
Race to DakarSky 220062013–2015
Raspberry TartITV2000–20012001–2003
Red Handed19982004
RoboticaTLC (USA)2001–20022003–2004
RollerJamSpike (USA)1999–20012006–2008
Room 101BBC Two/BBC One1994–2007, 2012–20182009–2011
SafebreakersSky 120112012–2015
Sale of the CenturyITV1971–19832000–2005
Screen TestBBC11970–19841999
Sell Me the AnswerSky 12009–20102011–2013
Shooting StarsBBC Two/BBC Choice1995–20112008–2013
ShowboatersSky 120112012–2015
Sky Poker SchoolSky Poker20112011
So You Think You Can Dance?Fox (USA)2005–present2006
SpellboundSky 11994–19961997–1998
Spelling BeeESPN (USA)20042005–2006
Sticky MomentsChannel 41989–19901998–1999
StudsSyndication (USA)1991–19931997–1999
Style CourtThe Style Network (USA)2003–20042006
Surprise ChefsITV1994–20012001–2002
SurvivorCBS (USA)2000–present2003–2004
SWAGChannel 52002–20042004–2006
Take a LetterLiving19971999–2002
Takeover BidBBC One1990–19911998–1999
Telly Addicts1985–19982000–2003
Through the KeyholeITV/Sky 1/BBC One/BBC Two1987–2008, 2013–present1993–2009
TNA XplosionSyndication (USA)2002–present2011–2016
Top 100 Video Games of All TimeG4 (USA)20122013–2015
Total Wipeout USAABC (USA)2008–20142013-2016
Treasure HuntChannel 4/BBC Two1982–1989, 2002–20031993–2015
TV BloopersABC (USA)1998–20041999–2005
UK's Strongest ManBravo2009–20102012
Unbeatable BanzukeTBS (Japan)1995–20022008–2012
Under OfferMeridian/HTV West1998–20012001–2004
Under PressureChannel 520012001–2002
Videogame NationGinx TV2014–20162014–2016
Video SurfPick20132013–2015
Wall of FameSky 120112012–2015
We are the Champions!BBC One1973–19952002–2006
The Weakest Link USANBC (USA)2001–20022005–2007
What's My Line?BBC Television Service/BBC Two/ITV/BBC Four1953-20052002–2003
WhittleChannel 51997–19981997-2015
Who Dares WinsSeven Network (Australia)1996–19982002–2004
Who's Sorry Now?UK Living1995–19961998–2001
Whose Line is it Anyway? USAABC (USA)1998–20072005–2006
Wild ThingsSky 12015–20172015
Win, Lose or DrawITV1990–19982007–2008
Win, Lose or Draw Late20042012–2014
Win My WageChannel 420072009–2010
Winner Takes All! (original)ITV1975–19882002-2005
Winning LinesBBC One1999–20042010–2012
Wipeout1994–20022008–2016
Without Prejudice?Channel 42003–20042004–2005
World's Strongest ManBravo2009–20102011–2013
You Bet!ITV1988–19972002–2011
Your Face or Mine?E42002–20032008–2011

Former programming shown on The Family Channel

Name of showOriginal channel(s)Originally broadcastWhen broadcast by The Family Channel
The Brady BunchABC (USA)1969–19741994–1997
The Adventures of TintinHBO (USA)1991–1992
Art AttackCITV1990–20071996–1997
BatmanABC (USA)1966–19681993–1996
BlockbustersITV1983–19931993–1997
Catchphrase1986–2004, 2013–present
Danger Mouse (original series)CITV1981–19921995–1996
The Fall GuyABC (USA)1981–19861993
Family CatchphraseThe Family Channel1993–19941993–1997
Home to RoostITV1985–19901994–1997
It's a Knockout! (Welsh version)S4C1991–19941993–1994
Lou GrantCBS (USA)1972–19821993
MotormouthCITV1988–19921994–1998
My Two DadsNBC (USA)1987–19901993–1997
Once a HeroABC (USA)19871993–1996
PhyllisCBS (USA)1975–19771994
The Pyramid GameITV1981–19901993–1997
Rags to RichesNBC (USA)1986–19871994–1996
Remington Steele1982–19871993
Road to AvonleaCBC (Canada)1990–19961994–1997
Roll with it!The Family Channel19951995–1997
Second Guess1993–19941993–1997
Through the KeyholeITV/Sky 1/BBC One/BBC Two1987–2008, 2013–present1993–1997
Treasure HuntChannel 4/BBC Two1982–1989, 2002–2003
Trivial PursuitThe Family Channel1993–1994
Teen Win, Lose or DrawITV19931996–1997
The Wonder YearsABC (USA)1988–19931993
A Word in Your EarThe Family Channel19951995–1997
ZorroThe Family Channel (USA)1990–19931993–1997
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.