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Is Masterteam coming back?

Masterteam (1985–1987) on BBC One

The answer: Concluded December 21, 1987.
Masterteam poster
Network / streamer
BBC One
Premiered
October 21, 1985
Ended
December 21, 1987
Runtime
~25 min per episode
3seasons

About Masterteam

Masterteam ended on December 21, 1987. The show was a daily quiz series that aired on BBC One from October 21, 1985, to December 21, 1987. It featured a format where two teams of three people competed through various rounds in the hope of advancing to the next stage and ultimately winning the series. The series consisted of three seasons, each lasting around two months and comprising 45 episodes. The final episode aired on December 21, 1987, marking the conclusion of the show's run.

Masterteam was a game show from the 1980s that centered on team-based quiz competitions. Each episode included five rounds: Team Challenge, Spotlight, In a Spin, Spotlight again, and another Team Challenge, testing participants' knowledge and quick thinking in a competitive format. The show was designed to entertain viewers with its fast-paced quiz structure and team dynamics, and it was broadcast during weekday afternoons.

The show was hosted by Angela Rippon, who served as the presenter. The episodes had a runtime of approximately 25 minutes each. As the show has ended, it remains a part of 1980s British television history.

Masterteam cast

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