Series synopsis
I'm Famous and Frightened! is a British mystery television series that premiered on March 12, 2004. It ended on February 22, 2005. It stars Brian Dowling, Julie Goodyear, Anne Charleston and Faith Brown.
I'm Famous and Frightened! is a Living TV reality TV show in which eight celebrities stayed for three nights in a "haunted" castle. They had to then do terrifying challenges in order to raise money for charity; each one was evicted until only the winner was left. From Series 2 onwards, a spin-off show, titled I'm Famous and Frightened Extra was introduced, presented by Brian Dowling.
Premise
I'm Famous and Frightened! is a Living TV reality TV show in which eight celebrities stayed for three nights in a "haunted" castle. They had to then do terrifying challenges in order to raise money for charity; each one was evicted until only the winner was left. From Series 2 onwards, a spin-off show, titled I'm Famous and Frightened Extra was introduced, presented by Brian Dowling.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Brian Dowling
- Julie Goodyear
- Anne Charleston
- Faith Brown
- Cheryl Baker
- Christopher Biggins
- Tim Vincent
- Toby Anstis
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 30 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | March 12, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
| Season 2 | 10 | July 16, 2004 | July 18, 2004 |
| Season 3 | 8 | October 2, 2004 | October 17, 2004 |
| Season 4 | 8 | February 5, 2005 | February 22, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
(Live) Night One The eight brave celebrities enter the castle for the first time, and are presented with their first ghostly challenges. |
March 12, 2004 |
| 2 |
I'm Famous And Frightened - (Live) Night Two The celebrities must survive another haunted night in the castle? Will they get spooked? |
March 13, 2004 |
| 3 |
I'm Famous And Frightened - The Live Final It is the celebrities final day in the castle. What chilling tasks must they perform, and who will the public vote as the winner? |
March 14, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I'm Famous And Frightened 2 - Preview | July 16, 2004 |
| 2 | I'm Famous And Frightened 2 - (Live) Night One | July 16, 2004 |
| 3 | I'm Famous And Frightened 2 - (Live) Night One Extra | July 17, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'm Famous And Frightened 3 - (Live) Night One. I'm Famous And Frightened returns with 3 nights of investigation at Dover Castle. Keith Chegwin is the presenter with another 8 celebrities, Psychic Ian Lawman returns and it proves a very interesting first night. |
October 2, 2004 |
| 2 |
I'm Famous And Frightened 3 - Continued .... The show continues after the night investigation by showing the 8 celebrities Live from 12am till 2am. |
October 3, 2004 |
| 3 |
I'm Famous And Frightened 3 - Extra Day Two Presented by Brian Dowling, this show is more light hearted and humorous than the other shows with interviews with the celebrities. |
October 3, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'm Famous And Frightened 4 - (Live) Night One I'm Famous And Frightened returns at Bolsover Castle with Claire Sweeney presenting the show. How will the next celebrities cope in this haunted castle? Ian Lawman is the regular psychic, and Louie Sava gives his rational views on everything that happens on the show. |
February 5, 2005 |
| 2 |
I'm Famous And Frightened 4 - Continued .... The show continues following the celebrities from 12am to 2am. How will the cope late at night? How will Ruth cope sleeping in a tent on her own all night outside of Bolsover Castle? |
February 6, 2005 |
| 3 |
I'm Famous And Frightened 4 - Day Two Extra. All seriousness is put to one side when Brian Dowling presents this live show talking to the celebrities who had to spend the night at Bolsover castle. |
February 6, 2005 |
Production
Release
| First aired | March 12, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | February 22, 2005 |
| Runtime | 180 minutes |
| Status | Ended |