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Series · 1971 · 60 min · 23 seasons

The Generation Game (1971)

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The Generation Game is a TV series (Reality and Comedy) that first aired in 1971. The Generation Game has 23 seasons and 422 episodes in total. There is currently no known legal streaming option for The Generation Game in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Last episode S23 · E19 — Series 23, Show 19 April 13, 2002

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Plot

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Generation Game?

There is currently no known legal streaming option for The Generation Game in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Who stars in The Generation Game?

The main cast of The Generation Game includes Bruce Forsyth, Jim Davidson, Larry Grayson and Luther Blissett.

How many seasons and episodes does The Generation Game have?

The Generation Game has 23 seasons and 422 episodes in total.

When was The Generation Game released?

The Generation Game first aired on October 2, 1971.

Has The Generation Game ended?

Yes, The Generation Game has ended.

What should I watch if I liked The Generation Game?

If you enjoyed The Generation Game, try Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune, Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.

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Updated: October 27, 2026 ·