Strike It Lucky 1986
What is Strike It Lucky?
Strike It Lucky is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Family.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 214
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 29, 1986
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Family
- Updated
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Strike It Lucky is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Family. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 14 seasons and 214 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A British game show where host Michael Barrymore chats with eccentric contestants for big prizes.”
- Michael Barrymore's lively banter with colourful contestants
- Unique black-and-white prize previews add slapstick charm
- Classic 80s-90s game-show format
- Long interviews may feel drawn out
- Production values reflect its era
Watch it if you enjoy upbeat game shows with quirky contestants and retro British TV flair.
The show is family-friendly with light comedy and no explicit material.
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When did Strike It Lucky originally air?
It ran from 29 October 1986 until 23 August 1999 on ITV.
Who presented the show?
British comedian Michael Barrymore was the presenter throughout its run.
What distinguished the contestants on the show?
The programme became known for featuring outlandish and highly eccentric contestants, often receiving extended chats with the host.
How were the prize introductions presented?
Introductory footage of the prizes was often filmed in black-and-white with a slapstick style.
What was the origin of the format?
It was based on the American game show of the same name that aired in 1986.
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