Strike It Lucky

Strike It Lucky (1987-1999)

EndedGame Show show

Strike It Lucky (Michael Barrymore's Strike It Rich! from 1996-9) was a popular British television game show from 29 October 1986 to 23 August 1999, originally produced by Thames Television for ITV, and presented by the British comedian Michael Barrymore. It was based on the American show of the same name that aired in 1986.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S13E12Episode 12août 23, 1999
S13E11Episode 11août 16, 1999
S13E10Episode 10août 9, 1999
S13E09Episode 9août 2, 1999
S13E08Episode 8juil. 26, 1999
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Strike It Lucky' officially premiere?

'Strike It Lucky' premiered on October 29, 1986.

Who was the creator of 'Strike It Lucky'?

Alan Boyd was the creator of 'Strike It Lucky.'

What network originally aired 'Strike It Lucky'?

The show originally aired on ITV.

Who was the host of the show when it premiered?

Michael Barrymore was the original host of 'Strike It Lucky.'

What was the format of the show?

'Strike It Lucky' was a game show where contestants answered trivia questions to move along a board.

How many contestants played the game at once?

Three contestants played the game at once.

How was the winner of the game determined?

The winner of the game was determined by who made it to the end of the board first.

How many rounds were played in the game?

The game consisted of three rounds.

What was the top prize for winning the game?

The top prize for winning the game was \u00a33,000.

How did Dusty Bin work in the game?

Dusty Bin was a booby prize given to contestants who landed on a specific square on the board.

Who replaced Michael Barrymore as host of the show in 1990?

In 1990, Terry Wogan replaced Michael Barrymore as host of 'Strike It Lucky.'

Did the format of the show change under Terry Wogan's hosting?

No, the format of the show remained the same under Terry Wogan's hosting.

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Also known as

  • Strike It Rich!
  • Michael Barrymore's Strike It Rich! (United Kingdom)

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