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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

  • TV Series
  • 1998–
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.6K
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Jeremy Clarkson and Chris Tarrant in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1998)
Quiz ShowGame Show

The original British version of the popular quiz show, that became a worldwide phenomenon.The original British version of the popular quiz show, that became a worldwide phenomenon.The original British version of the popular quiz show, that became a worldwide phenomenon.

  • Creator
    • Steven Knight
  • Stars
    • Chris Tarrant
    • Jeremy Clarkson
    • Judith Keppel
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    2.6K
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    • Creator
      • Steven Knight
    • Stars
      • Chris Tarrant
      • Jeremy Clarkson
      • Judith Keppel
    • 24User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 17 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Chris Tarrant
    Chris Tarrant
    • Self - Host
    • 1998–2014
    Jeremy Clarkson
    Jeremy Clarkson
    • Self - Host
    • 2018–2025
    Judith Keppel
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2000–2014
    Eamonn Holmes
    Eamonn Holmes
    • Self - Contestant
    • 2004–2014
    Adrian Pollock
    • Self - Fastest Finger First Contestant…
    • 2000–2001
    Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2001–2025
    Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner
    • Self - Contestant
    • 2001–2020
    Carol Vorderman
    Carol Vorderman
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2000–2014
    Barry Simmons
    • Self - Contestant
    • 2004–2005
    Mark Labbett
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2005–2020
    Steve Redgrave
    Steve Redgrave
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2001–2012
    Jo Brand
    Jo Brand
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2004–2022
    Richard Madeley
    Richard Madeley
    • Self - Contestant
    • 2004–2022
    Gloria Hunniford
    • Self - Contestant
    • 2005–2014
    Piers Morgan
    Piers Morgan
    • Self - Contestant
    • 2006–2020
    Gabby Logan
    Gabby Logan
    • Self - Contestant
    • 2002–2021
    Vic Reeves
    Vic Reeves
    • Self - Contestant
    • 2003–2021
    David Edwards
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2001–2014
    • Creator
      • Steven Knight
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    8granty-95171

    Clarkson has made it watchable again.

    This was unmissable tv in the early 2000s, but got ruined by really tedious celebrity specials and Chris Tarrant's annoyingly matey style. However, after a much needed 5 year break i think Jeremy Clarkson was an inspired choice to revive its fortunes - love him or loathe him, the guy has breathed new life into the show, and for the first time since about 2005 Millionaire is watchable again.
    sixstringscouser

    You've still got your 50/50 and your phone-a-friend! hehe

    This was a good show. It started off and for like the next 6 months it ROCKED! But, unfortunately ITV obviously milked this show too much by putting it on too often! The show became very monotonus and predictable (stand up Chris Tarrant! lol) My theory is that ITV should have sheduled this show at like once a week (maybe on a Saturday!) then people like me wouldn't have got so bored with it so easily. Shame. 8/10
    Knoxy

    The greatest show on earth !

    I watched this show from about it's third episode and from then on I've been transfixed. Of course now its gone on to America where it will probably become most famous but it started right here in the UK where its still the best, in the US the questions are far too easy. The worlds greatest game show ever !
    10ronbell-23984

    Clarkson saved this

    It was a great show in the early years but lost alot of sparkle. Like him or not Clarkson is a great host in this show.
    6TheManWhoKnewTooMuch1111

    You can even learn from the people you dislike

    As a Bangladeshi born American living in California, where we are really friendly like Canadians, I initially found Jeremy Clarkson to be the embodiment of insufferable British smugness. He is repugnantly superior, patronizing, and dismissive of his fellow human beings. Just his presence makes the show offputting.

    However I love how he used "volte-face" in a sentence and traveled the world and even relishing plane crashing in Mali. I love that in a person - intellect.

    So once you get used to the British bluntness you may start to appreciate the show more.

    The selection of questions are generally quite good.

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    • Trivia
      The first UK winner of the jackpot was Judith Keppel in 2000. She correctly identified Henry II as the English husband of Eleanor of Aquitaine, and subsequently became a regular on Eggheads (2003).
    • Quotes

      Self - Host: What do you do for a living, mate?

      Phone a Friend: I'm disabled.

      Self - Host: THAT'S FANTASTIC!

    • Connections
      Edited into Who Wants to Steal a Million? (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
      Written by Keith Strachan and Matthew Strachan

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    • Release date
      • August 12, 1998 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cash Mountain
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 9, Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK(1999-2014)
    • Production companies
      • 2Waytraffic International
      • Carlton Television
      • Celador Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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