Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is a British reality television series that premiered on ITV1 on September 4, 1998. It was created by Steven Knight, David Briggs, Mike Whitehill. It stars Jeremy Clarkson, Chris Tarrant, Stephen Fry and Jeanette Kwakye.
A 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.
Premise
A 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.
The infamous episode, originally recorded on 10th September 2001, in which winning contestant Major Charles Ingram was accused of cheating with help from a friend.
April 21, 2003
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Celebrity Special 2020 (1)
Two of Britain's favourite stars join host Jeremy Clarkson for a special celebrity Christmas edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Find out who Piers Morgan and Jordan Banjo will phone when there is huge cash at stake for charity.
December 26, 2020
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Celebrity Special 2020 (2)
Host Jeremy Clarkson turns up the pressure for Prue Leith, Kym Marsh and Ronni Ancona as they try to answer 15 questions with the help of four lifelines to win a million pounds for their charities in a festive Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
December 27, 2020
Season 1 preview11 episodes total
Season 1 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
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Episode 01
Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show with 10 contestants vying for a place in the infamous Hot Seat to answer 15 general knowledge questions in the hope of winning £1 million.
September 4, 1998
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Episode 02
Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Rachel da Costa to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.
September 5, 1998
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Episode 03
Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Ross Jackson to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.
September 6, 1998
Season 2 preview13 episodes total
Season 2 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
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Episode 01
Chris Tarrant returns as host for the award-winning game show with 10 brand-new contestants vying for a place in the infamous Hot Seat to answer 15 general knowledge questions in the hope of winning £1 million.
January 1, 1999
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Episode 02
Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Tony Carey to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.
January 2, 1999
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Episode 03
Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Paul Beverly to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.
January 3, 1999
Season 3 preview12 episodes total
Season 3 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Episode 01
Chris Tarrant returns as host for the award-winning game show with 10 brand-new contestants vying for a place in the infamous Hot Seat to answer 15 general knowledge questions in the hope of winning £1 million.
March 5, 1999
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Episode 02
Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Michelle McGeachy to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.
March 6, 1999
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Episode 03
Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Fe Wisher to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.
March 7, 1999
Season 4 preview13 episodes total
Season 4 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Episode 01
Chris Tarrant returns as host for the award-winning game show with 10 brand-new contestants vying for a place in the infamous Hot Seat to answer 15 general knowledge questions in the hope of winning £1 million.
September 3, 1999
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Episode 02
Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.
September 4, 1999
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Episode 03
Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Graham Hooper to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.