The Golden Shot

The Golden Shot (1967-1968)

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The Golden Shot is a British television game show produced by ATV for ITV between 1 July 1967 and 13 April 1975, based on the German TV show Der goldene Schuss.

It was presented by Jackie Rae (1967), Bob Monkhouse (1967-72, 1974-75), Norman Vaughan (1972-3) & Charlie Williams] (1973-4).

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 16:30 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E48Elizabeth Larner, Carol Dilworth, The Satin Bells, Andrea Lloyd, Jennifer SummersJun 2, 1968
S01E47John Rickman, Carol Dilworth, Andrea Lloyd, The Herd, JackyMay 26, 1968
S01E46The Cup FinalMay 19, 1968
S01E45Clement Freud, Andrea Lloyd, The Grapefruit, Richard HearneMay 12, 1968
S01E44Dickie Valentine, Carol Dilworth, Andrea Lloyd, Jack Parnell, The Paper DollsMay 5, 1968
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Golden Shot' premiere?

'The Golden Shot' premiered on 21st July 1967.

Who were the first hosts of 'The Golden Shot'?

Jackie Rae and Anthea Askey were the first hosts of 'The Golden Shot'.

Who was the longest-serving host of 'The Golden Shot'?

Norman Vaughan was the longest-serving host of 'The Golden Shot', his tenure lasting for seven and a half years.

Who composed the theme tune for 'The Golden Shot'?

Ronnie Hazlehurst composed the theme tune for 'The Golden Shot'.

What was the format of 'The Golden Shot'?

'The Golden Shot' was a game show where contestants attempted to hit a moving target with a crossbow.

How many teams of contestants were there on 'The Golden Shot'?

There were two teams of contestants on 'The Golden Shot', each with two members.

Who was the first co-host of Bob Monkhouse on 'The Golden Shot', after Jackie Rae left the show?

Bob Monkhouse's first co-host on 'The Golden Shot', after Jackie Rae's departure, was Anne Aston.

Who was the female host of 'The Golden Shot' in 1971 and part of 1972?

Carole Carr was the female host of 'The Golden Shot' in 1971 and part of 1972.

Who was the only woman to successfully hit the bullseye on 'The Golden Shot'?

Barbara Jones was the only woman to successfully hit the bullseye on 'The Golden Shot'.

Who was the most frequent winner of 'The Golden Shot'?

Cyril Knowles was the most frequent winner of 'The Golden Shot', winning on five separate occasions.

Who were the celebrity guests who made an appearance on 'The Golden Shot'?

Celebrities such as Cliff Richard, Dusty Springfield, and Cilla Black made appearances on 'The Golden Shot'.

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