Sale of the Century (1971–1985)

TV Series  -  30 min  -  Game-Show
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Contestants answer relatively simple questions on general knowledge categories; correct answers earn the contestants money... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Joy
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Season:

unknown

Year:

1981 | 1975 | 1973
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Cast

Series cast summary:
Nicholas Parsons Nicholas Parsons ...
Himself - Host (1 episode, 1975)
Angela Daniels Angela Daniels ...
Herself - Hostess (1 episode, 1975)
Linda Hooks Linda Hooks ...
Herself - Hostess (1 episode, 1975-1977)
John Benson John Benson ...
Himself - Announcer (1 episode, 1972-1984)
Hughie Green Hughie Green ...
Himself - Contestant (1 episode, 1973)
Alan Taylor Alan Taylor ...
Himself - Contestant (1 episode, 1973)
Norman Vaughan Norman Vaughan ...
Himself - Contestant (1 episode, 1973)
Mike Connolly Mike Connolly ...
Himself - Contestant (Old Harlow) (1 episode, 1975)
Stan Greener Stan Greener ...
Himself - Contestant (Sunderland) (1 episode, 1975)
Bill Wheeler Bill Wheeler ...
Himself - Contestant (Hythe) (1 episode, 1975)
Derek Batey Derek Batey ...
Himself - Contestant (1 episode, 1981)
Steve Jones Steve Jones ...
Himself - Contestant (1 episode, 1981)
Tom O'Connor Tom O'Connor ...
Himself - Contestant (1 episode, 1981)
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Storyline

Contestants answer relatively simple questions on general knowledge categories; correct answers earn the contestants money. Contestants can then exchange some of their money for expensive prizes, which are offered at extreme discounts. The contestant who finishes the show with the most cash returns to compete in the next show. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Quiz | Non Fiction

Taglines:

And now from Norwich, it's the quiz of the week!

Genres:

Game-Show

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Anglia Television See more »
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Trivia

An all-out strike at the BBC on 22nd December 1978 meant that 21.2 million viewers watched the programme, the highest ever rating for an ITV game show. See more »

Quotes

[intro to show]
John Benson: And now, from Norwich...
[drum roll]
John Benson: It's the Quiz of the Week!
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Connections

Featured in "Screenwipe: Episode #4.1" (2007) See more »