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Going for Gold 1987

Status
Ended
First Aired
October 12, 1987
Last Aired
July 9, 1996
Format
10 seasons · 701 eps
Total Runtime
~292.1 hours (25 min/ep)
Network
BBC One
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 4 votes 10 seasons · 701 eps Ended
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What is Going for Gold?

Going for Gold is a British television game show that was broadcast for the first time in 1987. The program originally aired on BBC One, with its initial run beginning on 12 October 1987 and concluding on 9 July 1996.

Type
TV series
Year
1987
Status
Ended
Episodes
701
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Oct 12, 1987
Last aired
Jul 9, 1996
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC One
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★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 4 votes
Format
10 seasons · 701 episodes
Episode runtime
~25 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
BBC One
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Going for Gold is a British television game show that was broadcast for the first time in 1987. The program originally aired on BBC One, with its initial run beginning on 12 October 1987 and concluding on 9 July 1996. Following its original run, the series was revived for a later broadcast period on Channel 5. This revival occurred between 13 October 2008 and 20 March 2009. The show is documented in television archives as a game show format. All information regarding the program's history and scheduling is derived from official records of its broadcast dates on the respective networks. No further details regarding the production, participants, or specific gameplay mechanics are provided in the available documentation. The series remains categorized as a British television production that spanned two distinct periods of distribution across different networks over the course of several years.

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“A classic British game show where contestants compete for the title of champion.”

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  • engaging trivia format
  • classic television history
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  • older production values
  • limited availability of episodes

Watch it if you enjoy traditional British quiz shows and test-of-knowledge competition formats.

The program is suitable for general family viewing.

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What is Going for Gold?

It is a British television game show.

When did the show first air?

The original series began on BBC One on 12 October 1987.

When did the original run conclude?

The original series ended on 9 July 1996.

Was the show ever revived?

Yes, the show was revived for Channel 5.

When was the revival period?

The revival aired from 13 October 2008 to 20 March 2009.

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