Winner Takes All

Winner Takes All (1975-1987)

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Winner Takes All was a game show that aired on ITV from 20 April 1975 to 28 June 1988, first hosted by Jimmy Tarbuck from 1975 to 1986 and then hosted by Geoffrey Wheeler from 1987 to 1988. The show then returned on the screens in 1997, this time on Challenge TV hosted by Bobby Davro.

The two contestants started with 50 points each (30 points when it became a daytime show in 1988) and were asked multiple choice questions with six possible answers but each answer had some odds (Evens, 2–1, 3–1, 4–1, 5–1 & 10–1) and after each question was asked, the contestants were asked how many points they would like to bet and then, they selected the odds that corresponded to the answer they thought was correct, if they got the correct answer, they won the points the odds were worth, if they gave a wrong answer, they lost the points, the contestant with the most points won through to the final while the loser left the show with nothing. In later series, the losers took home a filofax (except the 1988 series where they took home an encyclopedia). In the Challenge TV version, the losers took home a Winner Takes All T-Shirt. Then, they played again with two different contestants and the winner of that met the winner of the first game.

The two winners played for cash in the final with a maximum of £1,000 to be won. Only the winner took the money home while the loser took home a consolation prize of £100: the winning contestant was given the option of returning on the next show to add to his or her winnings, but if they returned and lost they would lose all but £100 of their winnings.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S13E14Episode 14Sep 4, 1987
S13E13Episode 13Sep 3, 1987
S13E12Episode 12Sep 2, 1987
S13E11Episode 11Sep 1, 1987
S13E10Episode 10Jul 31, 1987
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What year did the TV show 'Winner Takes All' premiere?

'Winner Takes All' premiered in the year 1975.

Who was the host of 'Winner Takes All'?

The host of 'Winner Takes All' was Jimmy Tarbuck.

What was the format of the show?

The format of 'Winner Takes All' involved three contestants competing in various games and challenges to win prizes.

How many episodes were produced in the first season?

The number of episodes produced in the first season of 'Winner Takes All' is not specified on epguides.tv.

What was the grand prize on 'Winner Takes All'?

The grand prize on 'Winner Takes All' was a brand new car.

Was 'Winner Takes All' a British or American TV show?

'Winner Takes All' was a British TV show.

How long was each episode of 'Winner Takes All'?

The length of each episode of 'Winner Takes All' is not specified on epguides.tv.

Did 'Winner Takes All' feature any celebrity guests?

It is not mentioned on epguides.tv if 'Winner Takes All' featured any celebrity guests.

Was 'Winner Takes All' a studio or location-based show?

'Winner Takes All' was a studio-based show.

How many contestants participated in each episode of 'Winner Takes All'?

Three contestants participated in each episode of 'Winner Takes All'.

Did 'Winner Takes All' have any catchphrases or memorable quotes?

It is not specified on epguides.tv if 'Winner Takes All' had any catchphrases or memorable quotes.

Did 'Winner Takes All' have a live audience?

Yes, 'Winner Takes All' had a live audience.

Did 'Winner Takes All' air on a particular day of the week?

It is not mentioned on epguides.tv if 'Winner Takes All' aired on a particular day of the week.

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