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Is Runaround coming back?

Runaround (1975–1981) — family on ITV1

The answer: Concluded September 7, 1981.
Runaround poster
Genre
Family
Network / streamer
ITV1
Premiered
September 2, 1975
Ended
September 7, 1981
Runtime
~30 min per episode
2seasons
2episodes

About Runaround

Runaround ended on 7 September 1981 on ITV1. The series concluded after its twelfth season, with the final episode airing on that date. There are no scheduled future episodes or plans for revival at this time.

Runaround was a family game show produced by Southern Television that originally aired from 2 September 1975 to 7 September 1981. The show was a quiz-based entertainment program where contestants answered questions to earn points, with a scoring system involving colored balls. The series was notable for featuring the debut of Metal Mickey and for its host, comedian Mike Reid, who was later replaced by Leslie Crowther and Stan Boardman before Reid returned.

The show was a light-hearted family entertainment program that combined quiz elements with simple game mechanics. It was known for its straightforward format and for engaging viewers with its scoring system and humorous presentation. The program was broadcast in the UK and was part of ITV's family programming lineup during its run. A spin-off titled Poparound aired between 1985 and 1986, hosted by Gary Crowley.

Runaround episode schedule

2 aired

Aired · 2

DateEp.Title
September 7, 1981 S12·E6 Episode 6
September 2, 1975 S1·E1 Pilot

Runaround cast