Jeopardy is U.K. bound

[Furryanimal]

What is the most popular game show in the US? That's right, Jeopardy!, the long running American game show, is making the jump to British TV.



The quiz, which asks its contestants to give their answers in the form of questions, first launched in the 60s. This isn't the first time it's crossed the Atlantic, as Derek Hobson presented a version on Channel 4 in 1983.



This new iteration will arrive on ITVX this Autumn, and will see Stephen Fry take on hosting duties. "In the United States, Jeopardy! is a phenomenon like no other. Whenever I’m in America, I do my damnedest to catch it every weekday," says Fry. "The idea of hosting it here in the UK makes me dizzy with delight."
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should be good.

 

[JustBonee]

Enjoy Jeopardy in the UK.

In the US, Steve Harvey, and his insane Family Feud game shows seem to be No. 1 these days, not Jeopardy.
.... that's after Alex Trebek died, and the host sharing duties started.

Myself, I like Wheel of Fortune ... easier on the brain.

 

[hollydolly]

We used to have Jeapordy here 25 years ago on Sky...I loved it... I think it was shown on UK Gold.. or Living at the time. I've always been sorry the network would no longer pay for it.. but much as I like Stephen fry.. he's going to be the wrong presenter for this show if it does come back.

 

[Medusa]

We used to have Jeapordy here 25 years ago on Sky...I loved it... I think it was shown on UK Gold.. or Living at the time. I've always been sorry the network would no longer pay for it.. but much as I like Stephen fry.. he's going to be the wrong presenter for this show if it does come back.

I'm a big fan of Stephen Fry too, but it does seem an odd fit. Maybe he'll make it really fun and funny in some unexpected way.

 

[hollydolly]

I'm a big fan of Stephen Fry too, but it does seem an odd fit. Maybe he'll make if really fun and funny in some unexpected way.

I hope so , can't see it tho'.. it'll be a shame because if he ruins it the networks probably won't continue with it..

 

[Medusa]

I hope so , can't see it tho'.. it'll be a shame because if he ruins it the networks probably won't continue with it..

I wonder if we'll be able to watch it here...

 

[Pepper]

I love the game, but admit I haven't watched it since Alex died.

 

[Medusa]

I love the game, but admit I haven't watched it since Alex died.

Honestly, I was never a big fan, but I'd watch the Stephen Fry version.

 

[Don M.]

I almost always watch Jeopardy in the late afternoon while my wife is making Supper. Then, it's the evening news shows, and Wheel of Fortune. I am always amazed at the knowledge displayed by the Jeopardy contestants.

 

[Marian]

Oh I miss Jeopardy! I got rid of cable TV this year because the only thing I was watching on it was Jeopardy! It was too expensive

 

[RadishRose]

I love Stephen Fry. I'm feeling optimistic.

 

[Medusa]

I love Stephen Fry. I'm feeling optimistic.

Me too.

 

[mrstime]

I've started watching Jeopardy again recently, and I am enjoying it again.

 

[-Oy-]

No idea what Jeopardy is like - but if Stephen Fry is running it I'll give it a go.