
Chris Tarrant
Actor · b. 1946 · Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Christopher John Tarrant, OBE is an English musician, radio and television broadcaster. He presented the ITV children's television show Tiswas from 1974 to 1981, and the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? from 1998 to 2014. He was a Capital Radio host from 1984 to 2004.
Series23
TV4.4Talk ShowA topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
The One Show
2006 · 31 votes
TV8.0RealityTalented chefs battle it out against the clock, creating delicious dishes in 20 minutes
Ready, Steady, Cook
1994 · 1 votes
TV7.2NewsComedyBased on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't fit into the regular programme.
TV7.1ComedyNewsHilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.
Have I Got News for You
1990 · 82 votes
TV7.8ComedyA comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts.
Would I Lie to You?
2007 · 133 votes
TVTalk ShowMichael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.
Parkinson
1998
TV5.3Talk ShowAn Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian, performs for an invited audience of celebrity guests, interspersed with questions from the audience, in a light hearted revue/tribute style.
An Audience with...
1978 · 3 votes
TV6.1ComedyFamilyA gameshow hosted by Ant and Dec filled with stunts, sketches, and special guest appearances.
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
2002 · 41 votes
TV5.1ComedyTalk ShowThe Paul O'Grady Show is a British comedy chat show hosted by Birkenhead-born comedian Paul O'Grady. The format was originally devised by Granada Television and was broadcast on ITV before moving to Channel 4, where the show was produced by Olga TV. The programme is a teatime chat show consisting of a mixture of celebrity guests, comic stunts, musical performances, and occasionally viewer competitions.
The Paul O'Grady Show
2004 · 12 votes
TV8.2ComedyThe comedic misadventures of Roy, Moss, and their grifting supervisor Jen, a 'motley crew' of IT support workers at a large corporation headed by a hotheaded yuppie.
The IT Crowd
2006 · 1.7K votes
TV6.7RealityA game show created in the United Kingdom, in which contestants attempt to answer general knowledge questions in an intimidating atmosphere in order to scoop the £1 million top prize. The original series was hosted by Chris Tarrant, and its modern-day revival is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
1998 · 33 votes
TV7.8ComedyKidsTiswas was a Saturday morning children's British television series which ran from 5 January 1974 to 3 April 1982 and was produced for the ITV network by ATV Network Limited. It was created by ATV continuity announcer Peter Tomlinson following a test period in 1973 when he tried out a few competitions and daft stuff between the programmes.
Tiswas
1974 · 4 votes
TV6.6ComedyTalk ShowFast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish their top peeve or worst nightmare to the depths of Room 101.
Room 101
1994 · 27 votes
TV6.1ComedyTalk ShowJonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from both a guest music group and the house band.
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
2001 · 27 votes
TV7.5Talk ShowComedyThe Frank Skinner Show was a television chat show hosted by comedian Frank Skinner, which lasted nine series on British television between 1995 and 2005. As well as celebrity interviews, the shows included an initial stand-up routine, various sketches throughout the episode and usually concluded with a comedic song featuring Frank and the guest stars. The Frank Skinner Show became notorious over the years for the unconventional nature of the interviews, including some shocking revelations from the guests. The programme ended in 2005 after nine series. It was screened on BBC One from its first episode on 10 September 1995 until 3 June 1999. In 2000, the show moved to ITV. The programme was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award in 2001.
The Frank Skinner Show
1995 · 3 votes
TV6.0ComedyLee Mack wrangles a team of scientists and celebrity guests to find the truth behind the trivia on this bizarrely educational panel show.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
2014 · 10 votes
TV6.8CrimeDramaCluedo was a UK television game show based on the board game of the same name. Each week, a reenactment of the murder at the stately home Arlington Grange of a visiting guest was played and, through a combination of interrogating the suspects and deduction, celebrity guests had to discover who committed the murder, which of six weapons and in which room it was committed, whilst viewers were invited to play along at home.
Cluedo
1990 · 6 votes
TV6.0Talk ShowFamilyHolly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown is a CITV children's game show show which was broadcast on the ITV Network from January 2004 to July 2006.
Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown
2004 · 4 votes
TV5.2Talk ShowNewsThis Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, tech, live phone-ins, and competitions.
This Morning
1988 · 23 votes
TV8.0DocumentaryRealityDocumentary series that celebrates the incredible careers of the best of British talent.
A Life on Screen
2014 · 1 votes
- TV6.0Comedy
A Comedy Roast is a British comedy television show broadcast by Channel 4. After a series of failed attempts by various broadcasters over the years, it is the first adaptation of the American comedy institution of roasting to be produced as a television show in Britain. The first series premiered on 7 April 2010. Hosted by Jimmy Carr it saw Bruce Forsyth, Sharon Osbourne and Chris Tarrant get roasted by various colleagues, comedians and celebrities. The show returned on 15 October 2010 targeting Davina McCall.
A Comedy Roast
2010 · 1 votes
TV10.0ComedyA late night comedy show made in 1983 by Central Television, starring Chris Tarrant, performed entirely in a public house. It was a sequel to the controversial O.T.T., itself a spin-off from Tiswas. From these previous shows were regulars Bob Carolgees and Helen Atkinson-Wood, as well as newcomer to television Tony Slattery. Guest appearances included Frank Carson and making his TV debut, impressionist Phil Cool.
Saturday Stayback
1983 · 1 votes
- TVDocumentary
A look at the impact of television on British culture.
Movies8
Movie6.3AdventureActionA lowly pencil pusher working for MI7, Johnny English is suddenly promoted to super spy after Agent One is assassinated and every other agent is blown up at his funeral. When a billionaire entrepreneur sponsors the exhibition of the Crown Jewels—and the valuable gems disappear on the opening night and on English's watch—the newly-designated agent must jump into action to find the thief and recover the missing gems.
Johnny English
2003 · 3.9K votes
Movie9.0MusicElton John entertains a celebrity studio audience, answering questions and singing songs with his guests.
An Audience with Elton John
1997 · 1 votes
Movie7.7DocumentaryTV MovieFootage from the game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" is examined to reveal how a contestant almost cheated his way to the jackpot.
Major Fraud
2003 · 9 votes
Movie10.0ComedyThe film uncovers Michael Aspel's past, and exposes his 'forgotten' children. As the story unfolded it reveals how he had slept with dozens of women and fathered many children - incredibly all in the media-limelight and scattered throughout the entertainment world today. —rob farquhar
Sex, Lies & Michael Aspel
2003 · 1 votes
Movie7.0ComedyThe shockingly controversial, outrageous, and wickedly funny comedienne performing live in front of a celebrity audience.
An Audience with Joan Rivers
1984 · 1 votes
Movie7.0DocumentaryWe all love a good quiz. So here's a question - when did ordinary contestants turn into the pro-quizzers of today? Giving the answers are Victoria Coren Mitchell, Judith Keppel, Chris Tarrant, Mark Labbett, Nicholas Parsons and many more. Narrated by Ben Miller.
Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)
2016 · 1 votes
Movie8.0DocumentaryWarHitler's Holocaust Railways
2018 · 1 votes
- MovieComedyDocumentary
This special show takes an irreverent look at Jeremy Beadle's career on hit shows like 'Game for a Laugh' and 'Beadle's About' through interviews with friends, celebrities and the victims of his practical jokes.