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Game for a Laugh (1981–1985) on ITV1
About Game for a Laugh
Game for a Laugh ended on November 23, 1985, on ITV1. The show’s original run consisted of 56 editions and four specials, which aired between September 26, 1981, and November 23, 1985. It was produced by London Weekend Television and was known for its humorous pranks and stunt-based entertainment. The series was created with the idea that "the people were the stars," featuring various practical jokes and surprises that involved everyday people. Over its four seasons, the program gained popularity for its lighthearted and entertaining approach to comedy and stunt work.
Game for a Laugh was a British light entertainment series that debuted in 1981. It was originally conceived as a format called Gotcha, which was rejected by the BBC for being too vulgar, before being reworked by Jeremy Beadle and others into the show that aired on ITV. The program showcased a variety of pranks and stunts, drawing inspiration from Hollywood shows like Truth or Consequences. Jeremy Beadle served as a key presenter, alongside other hosts such as Henry Kelly, Matthew Kelly, Sarah Kennedy, and Martin Daniels. The show was a staple of early 1980s British television and remains a notable example of prank-based entertainment from that era.
The cast included Jeremy Beadle, Henry Kelly, Matthew Kelly, Sarah Kennedy, Martin Daniels, Lee Pack, Rustie Lee, and Debbie Rix.
Game for a Laugh episode schedule
56 aired
Aired · 56
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| November 23, 1985 | S5·E7 | Episode 7 |
| November 16, 1985 | S5·E6 | Episode 6 |
| November 9, 1985 | S5·E5 | Episode 5 |
| November 2, 1985 | S5·E4 | Episode 4 |
| October 26, 1985 | S5·E3 | Episode 3 |
| October 19, 1985 | S5·E2 | Episode 2 |
| October 12, 1985 | S5·E1 | Episode 1 |
| April 7, 1985 | S4·E11 | Episode 11 |
| March 24, 1985 | S4·E10 | Episode 10 |
| March 17, 1985 | S4·E9 | Episode 9 |
| March 10, 1985 | S4·E8 | Episode 8 |
| March 3, 1985 | S4·E7 | Episode 7 |
| February 24, 1985 | S4·E6 | Episode 6 |
| February 17, 1985 | S4·E5 | Episode 5 |
| February 10, 1985 | S4·E4 | Episode 4 |
| February 3, 1985 | S4·E3 | Episode 3 |
| January 27, 1985 | S4·E2 | Episode 2 |
| January 20, 1985 | S4·E1 | Episode 1 |
| November 26, 1983 | S3·E12 | Episode 12 |
| November 19, 1983 | S3·E11 | Episode 11 |
| November 12, 1983 | S3·E10 | Episode 10 |
| November 5, 1983 | S3·E9 | Episode 9 |
| October 29, 1983 | S3·E8 | Episode 8 |
| October 22, 1983 | S3·E7 | Episode 7 |
| October 15, 1983 | S3·E6 | Episode 6 |
| October 8, 1983 | S3·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 1, 1983 | S3·E4 | Episode 4 |
| September 24, 1983 | S3·E3 | Episode 3 |
| September 17, 1983 | S3·E2 | Episode 2 |
| September 10, 1983 | S3·E1 | Episode 1 |
Show 26 earlier episodes
| December 4, 1982 | S2·E13 | Episode 13 |
| November 27, 1982 | S2·E12 | Episode 12 |
| November 20, 1982 | S2·E11 | Episode 11 |
| November 13, 1982 | S2·E10 | Episode 10 |
| November 6, 1982 | S2·E9 | Episode 9 |
| October 30, 1982 | S2·E8 | Episode 8 |
| October 23, 1982 | S2·E7 | Episode 7 |
| October 16, 1982 | S2·E6 | Episode 6 |
| October 9, 1982 | S2·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 2, 1982 | S2·E4 | Episode 4 |
| September 25, 1982 | S2·E3 | Episode 3 |
| September 18, 1982 | S2·E2 | Episode 2 |
| September 11, 1982 | S2·E1 | Episode 1 |
| December 19, 1981 | S1·E13 | Episode 13 |
| December 12, 1981 | S1·E12 | Episode 12 |
| December 5, 1981 | S1·E11 | Episode 11 |
| November 28, 1981 | S1·E10 | Episode 10 |
| November 21, 1981 | S1·E9 | Episode 9 |
| November 14, 1981 | S1·E8 | Episode 8 |
| November 7, 1981 | S1·E7 | Episode 7 |
| October 31, 1981 | S1·E6 | Episode 6 |
| October 24, 1981 | S1·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 17, 1981 | S1·E4 | Episode 4 |
| October 10, 1981 | S1·E3 | Episode 3 |
| October 3, 1981 | S1·E2 | Episode 2 |
| September 26, 1981 | S1·E1 | Pilot |