Bryn2k - i am sorry to burst your bubble but the first show to offer a million pound as a cash prize on UKTV was TFI friday in 1995 (one year before who wants to be a millionaire started!)
The problem why Jeopardy! bombed in the UK was the IBA's top prize limits - in this country broadcasters were restricted until the mid-90s as to what cash value prize could be given away. A notable example of this being breached, with permission, was the $64,000 Question, which had a top prize of £6,400.
It was Who Wants To Be A Millionaire that broke the mould and allowed megabucks. Jeopardy! could well work today with a decent host.
Not making fun of Jeopardy! UK or anything, just saying, but as my opinion, if I was on that show, the Jeopardy UK! Final Jeopardy theme will just get me more nervous as the song's pitch gets higher. The Jeopardy! US version is more soothing. Maybe if I was British I would get used to it more but I'd still say I'd like Jeopardy! US's Think Theme more, as my opinion.
Wait, they don't win the money but a prize instead? That's awfully cheap. Then again, a high score of 700 quid seems pretty low, even to this bloke from across the pond.
Noticed the Meridian endboard on this, and I was left wondering: How much of this series was in the can when TVS handed over their franchise? And did Meridian assume any other TVS-produced game shows in mid-series like this?
Do you still have any of your appearances from the UK version of Jeopardy! you would like to show to us? Like maybe your regular games or your appearance in Master Jeopardy!.
Great upload, sorry to hear Jeopardy! doesn't air in the UK anymore. I know it use to be back on for only one short season hosted by Paul Ross in 1995-96.
Bryn2k - i am sorry to burst your bubble but the first show to offer a million pound as a cash prize on UKTV was TFI friday in 1995 (one year before who wants to be a millionaire started!)
jakamneziak 1 month ago
lol this final jeopardy music is hilarious! am i supposed to think or be in a movie chase scene?
Derubis420 11 months ago 6
@Derubis420 More like a "Which wire to cut?" movie scene!
HarlemHyena 1 day ago
The problem why Jeopardy! bombed in the UK was the IBA's top prize limits - in this country broadcasters were restricted until the mid-90s as to what cash value prize could be given away. A notable example of this being breached, with permission, was the $64,000 Question, which had a top prize of £6,400.
It was Who Wants To Be A Millionaire that broke the mould and allowed megabucks. Jeopardy! could well work today with a decent host.
Bryn2k 11 months ago 5
Not making fun of Jeopardy! UK or anything, just saying, but as my opinion, if I was on that show, the Jeopardy UK! Final Jeopardy theme will just get me more nervous as the song's pitch gets higher. The Jeopardy! US version is more soothing. Maybe if I was British I would get used to it more but I'd still say I'd like Jeopardy! US's Think Theme more, as my opinion.
narnia0100 1 year ago 5
Wow... they get a lot less money in our Jeopardy and they bet a lot more than that too!
StaraptorEmpoleon 1 year ago
@StaraptorEmpoleon Don't forget that this is 1993, so you also need to take inflation into account.
KingsIndianCR 1 year ago 2
@KingsIndianCR Ohhhh, hadn't thought of that lol, I guess you don't have to worry about taxes either :P
StaraptorEmpoleon 1 year ago
Wait, they don't win the money but a prize instead? That's awfully cheap. Then again, a high score of 700 quid seems pretty low, even to this bloke from across the pond.
Rognik 1 year ago
Mandi was in the US Jeopardy's Olympic Games Tournament in 1996 (First International Tournament.)
bradgandy02 1 year ago 2
The whole thing's fabulously garish; I think even the set was imported from the States
btpearson 1 year ago 2
at which point did they switch from points to pounds?
allnewtpir 1 year ago
Noticed the Meridian endboard on this, and I was left wondering: How much of this series was in the can when TVS handed over their franchise? And did Meridian assume any other TVS-produced game shows in mid-series like this?
TheKid965 1 year ago
Wow!! What a find.. this is actually me...winning the cruise which was for 4 people for 26 nights.. we had a great trip .. thanks Jeopardy!
smartmarts1 2 years ago 3
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cruiseshipz 1 year ago
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Do you still have any of your appearances from the UK version of Jeopardy! you would like to show to us? Like maybe your regular games or your appearance in Master Jeopardy!.
cruiseshipz 1 year ago
Great upload, sorry to hear Jeopardy! doesn't air in the UK anymore. I know it use to be back on for only one short season hosted by Paul Ross in 1995-96.
cruiseshipz 2 years ago