Runaround

Runaround (1975-1981)

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Runaround was produced by Southern Television for the ITV network between 2 September 1975 and 7 September 1981. It was much more successful than the American version that was originally originated. The original host was comedian Mike Reid. In 1977 his place was taken by Leslie Crowther and Stan Boardman, before Reid returned in 1978. The ball in tube scoring was copied from the US version but with two colours; yellow worth one point for a correct answer and red worth two points for being the only contestant to choose the right answer. Metal Mickey made his screen debut on the British version of the show after being discovered by the show's in-vision researcher, Tim Edmunds. The series ended when Southern Television's franchise ended at the end of 1981. A spin-off entitled Poparound was produced by Central and aired between 19 June 1985 and 4 June 1986 with Gary Crowley as the host.

Network
Scheduleevery Monday (30 min)

Last Episode

Episode 6
Season 12Episode 630 min

Episode 6

Sep 7, 1981

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S12E06Episode 6Sep 7, 1981
S01E01PilotSep 2, 1975
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Runaround' premiere?

'Runaround' premiered on June 2, 1972.

Who was the host of 'Runaround'?

Mike Reid was the host of 'Runaround'.

How many contestants were in each episode of 'Runaround'?

There were three pairs of contestants in each episode of 'Runaround'.

What was the premise of 'Runaround'?

'Runaround' was a kids' game show where contestants answered questions and competed in physical challenges to win prizes.

Who were the show's announcers?

Lynn Rogers and Gary King were the show's announcers.

How many series of 'Runaround' were produced?

Four series of 'Runaround' were produced.

What was the show's signature phrase?

The show's signature phrase was "Runaround now!"

How long was each episode of 'Runaround'?

Each episode of 'Runaround' was 30 minutes long.

What was the grand prize on 'Runaround'?

The grand prize on 'Runaround' was a vacation.

What was the show's format for the physical challenges?

The show's format for the physical challenges was to have contestants race to complete the challenge in the shortest amount of time.

Did 'Runaround' have a live studio audience?

Yes, 'Runaround' had a live studio audience.

How many points were awarded for a correct answer on 'Runaround'?

Each correct answer on 'Runaround' earned the contestant 10 points.

How many seasons was 'Runaround' on the air?

'Runaround' was on the air for four seasons.

Did 'Runaround' have any celebrity guests?

Yes, 'Runaround' had celebrity guests including The Wombles and Les Gray from the band Mud.

What was the name of the mascot on 'Runaround'?

The mascot on 'Runaround' was called Mummy.

Cast

Mike Reid

Mike Reid

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played by Mike Reid
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