They Think It's All Over

They Think It's All Over (1995-2005)

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They Think It's All Over is a British comedy panel game with a sporting theme.

The show's name is taken from Kenneth Wolstenholme's famous 1966 World Cup commentary quotation, "they think it's all over...it is now!" and the show used the phrase to sign off each episode. In 2006 the show was axed after 11 years on-air.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S19E08Matthew Hoggard and Suzi PerryDec 12, 2005
S19E07Martin Offiah and Darren GoughDec 5, 2005
S19E06Michael Johnson, Jodie Kidd and Les FerdinandNov 28, 2005
S19E05Ronnie O'Sullivan and Phil DanielsNov 21, 2005
S19E04Frankie Dettori and Beverley TurnerNov 14, 2005
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the date of the premiere episode of 'They Think It's All Over'?

The premiere episode of 'They Think It's All Over' was broadcast on August 11, 1995.

Who were the original team captains on 'They Think It's All Over'?

The original team captains on 'They Think It's All Over' were David Gower and Gary Lineker.

Who was the host of 'They Think It's All Over'?

Nick Hancock was the host of 'They Think It's All Over'.

Which comedian was a regular on 'They Think It's All Over'?

Lee Hurst was a regular on 'They Think It's All Over'.

Which sports panel show was 'They Think It's All Over' inspired by?

'They Think It's All Over' was inspired by the radio panel game 'Sporting Triangles'.

Who scored the first goal in the history of 'They Think It's All Over'?

Nick Owen scored the first goal in the history of 'They Think It's All Over'.

Which teams were featured in the "Feel the Sportsman" round?

The "Feel the Sportsman" round on 'They Think It's All Over' featured Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Everton.

What was the name of the round in which the teams had to guess the sports personality from a disguised photo?

The round in which the teams had to guess the sports personality from a disguised photo was called "Mystery Guest".

What was the name of the round in which the teams had to guess the identity of a famous sports personality from a series of facts about their life and career?

The round in which the teams had to guess the identity of a famous sports personality from a series of facts about their life and career was called "What Happened Next?".

Which famous athlete was disguised as "Ron Manager" on 'They Think It's All Over'?

Athlete Roger Black was disguised as "Ron Manager" on 'They Think It's All Over'.

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