Catchphrase 1986
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 12, 1986
- Format
- 17 seasons · 334 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~167 hours (30 min/ep)
- Created By
- Steve Radosh
- Network
- ITV1
What is Catchphrase?
Catchphrase is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Family, Reality.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 334
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 12, 1986
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Family, Reality
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
- Format
- 17 seasons · 334 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
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Estimate the schedule using 334 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Catchphrase is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Family, Reality. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 17 seasons and 334 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Contestants decipher animated clues to guess well-known phrases.”
- Entertaining word‑puzzle challenges
- Charismatic hosts across decades
- Iconic robot mascot adds charm
- Only two contestants compete per episode
Watch it if you enjoy quick word‑guessing games and nostalgic British television.
The show is family‑friendly, featuring light humor and simple puzzle content suitable for all ages.
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What is the basic format of Catchphrase?
Two contestants, one male and one female, try to identify a familiar phrase shown through an animation with background music.
Who presented the show during its original run?
Northern Irish comedian Roy Walker hosted from 1986 to 1999, followed by Nick Weir (2000–2002) and Mark Curry in 2002.
When did Catchphrase first air and when did it end?
It premiered on ITV on 12 January 1986 and concluded on 19 December 2002.
What is Mr. Chips?
Mr. Chips is a golden robot mascot that appears in many of the show’s animated clues.
On which network was Catchphrase broadcast?
The series was aired on the United Kingdom’s ITV network.
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