Forget flags, ceremonial counties and other obscure trivia – there’s one big question for fans of TV quiz shows: who are all of these contestants? How did they get on the show? And how do they have the time? (OK, that’s three questions.) Far from the stereotypical student or retiree, Clark is in his early 30s, has a full-time high-pressure job, and a wife. Yet he also spends his free time applying for quiz shows. Thus far he’s appeared on two major BBC and ITV shows, and has had innumerable auditions for others. As we speak, he is waiting to hear back from another set of producers. “I was actually on my notice period for my old job about four years ago, and I didn’t have too much on,” he explains.... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium … [Read more...] about A Pointless existence? Meet the people making money from TV quiz shows
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Which now unbearable TV show has been ruined for ever by political correctness?
James Delingpole 12 May 2018 9:00 AM 12 May 2018 9:00 AM Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email Whatsapp Twenty years after it first appeared, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? is back for a brief, week-long anniversary run on ITV —with only a few small amendments to the near-perfect original formula. Along with 50/50, Ask the Audience and Phone a Friend, you also get the option to Ask the Host. Given that the presenter is now Jeremy Clarkson (replacing Chris Tarrant) this is an option as risky as it is amusing. As Clarkson cheerfully explained in the first show: ‘If it’s 1970s prog rock I’ll probably know the answer. If it’s anything other than that I probably won’t.’ The first contestant to test this theory was flummoxed by a question about which county cricket club is based at the Oval. Clarkson declared that he hates and despises cricket more than any other sport except perhaps golf. But then helpfully ruled out … [Read more...] about Which now unbearable TV show has been ruined for ever by political correctness?
Will Hartlepool United fans score a win on ITV quiz show?
A group of Poolies will hit our screens this afternoon as they make it their goal to win on a day time TV quiz. The five-strong team will join Warwick Davis as they make a bid for victory on this afternoon's edition of Tenable.The Cheeky Monkey Hangers will take on the tower, with the contestants challenged to answer top 10 list questions to be in with the chance to win a big cash prize in the show, which is hosted by the actor, presenter, writer, director and producer.The programme will be aired on ITV at 3pm today.Episodes can be watched via the ITV Hub site after they have been screened. … [Read more...] about Will Hartlepool United fans score a win on ITV quiz show?
Grantham woman competes on TV quiz show
0 Have your say A Grantham woman got a taste of fame when she appeared as a contestant on ITV’s The Chase, earlier this month. Judith Davis, 65, of Barrowby Gate, met presenter Bradley Walsh, on an episode of the popular quiz show, where four contestants must pit their wits against the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius determined to stop them winning the cash prize.Despite being filmed over a year ago, Judith finally got to see herself on screen on Easter Monday.Judith, who used to work at Downtown Superstore, said: “I thought that it would be a funny thing to do now that I am retired and that it would be nice to meet Bradley Walsh, so just decided to go for it.”After applying online, Judith received a call from the production team who asked her a few general knowledge questions. Judith added: “I didn’t get them all right but I promoted myself throughout the call and was my usual cheerful self.”After impressing the caller, Judith was invited … [Read more...] about Grantham woman competes on TV quiz show
Which TV Quiz tribe do you belong to?
We all love a quiz. Except women, of course, who are “too reticent and modest” to host that venerable contest of wit and knowledge, Have I Got News For You, according to its team captains, Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Weirdly the otherwise hyper-observant HIGNFY patriarchosaurs have failed to notice that Victoria Coren Mitchell now out-brainiacs them on Only Connect and the only person clever and ballsy enough to replace Stephen Fry on QI was Sandi Toksvig (who also previously hosted the News Quiz, the original radio version of HIGNFY). The satirical news quiz is back tonight, presented by Jeremy Paxman, with presenter Steph McGovern and comedian Josh Widdicombe as the two guest panelists. So maybe everyone does love a quiz, even women, and even young people. The latest mind-crack to hit the app store is HQ, an addictive and hyper-fast live quiz that arrives twice daily on your phone and offers not only a lively social media community but the possibility of cash prizes. Take … [Read more...] about Which TV Quiz tribe do you belong to?