Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1998– )

The original British version of the quiz show that's become a worldwide hit. Host Chris Tarrant asks hopeful contestants a series of questions, each more difficult than the last. As the ... See full summary »

Creator:

Steven Knight

Stars:

Chris Tarrant, Stephen Fry, Russell Grant

16 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Chris Tarrant	...	Himself - Host (50 episodes, 1998-2013)

Storyline

The original British version of the quiz show that's become a worldwide hit. Host Chris Tarrant asks hopeful contestants a series of questions, each more difficult than the last. As the questions get harder, the prize money increases, until at last the lucky (or smart) contestant reaches the million-pound prize.

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Plot Keywords:

quiz show | quiz | money | tension | cash prize | 

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Genres:

Game-Show

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Details

Official Sites:

Celador Productions Ltd

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 September 1998 (UK)

Also Known As:

Cash Mountain

Filming Locations:

Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

2Waytraffic International, Celador Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The first UK winner of the jackpot was Judith Keppel in 2000. She correctly identified Henry II as the English husband of Eleanor of Aquitaine, and subsequently became a regular on Eggheads.

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Connections

Version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1999)

User Reviews

It is a 50/50 show

When visiting my grandmother my wife and I watch this show! My wife and grandmother find the show intriguing . Myself, I get bored half way through the show. All the um's and the contestant talking to himself becomes tedious. Just make a decision already! Like Homer says boring! I like the faster paced contestants, who stick with a decision. At least the viewers would not have to wait until tomorrow to see the results. The final sound to signify the end has to be redone. It has got to be the most annoying sound. Do they do that on purpose? the first questions are so easy and anyone that uses a life line on those questions should not even be on the show. My wife gets so mad when they do that. My grandmother can hardly wait to see the next winner. It is like a soap opera for her. 6 or 7/10