Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
- TV Series
- 1998–
- 1h
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6.1/10
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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.
- Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 17 wins & 3 nominations total
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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.
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
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 !
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.
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.
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.
Did you know
- TriviaThe 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!
- ConnectionsEdited into Who Wants to Steal a Million? (2003)
- SoundtracksWho Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Written by Keith Strachan and Matthew Strachan
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By what name was Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1998) officially released in Canada in English?
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