The Krypton Factor 1977
What is The Krypton Factor?
The Krypton Factor is a television series first released in 1977. Status: Ended.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 295
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 7, 1977
- Networks
- ITV1
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 295 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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The Krypton Factor is a television series first released in 1977. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Contestants from across the United Kingdom and Ireland compete in physical and mental challenge rounds.”
- Tests both physical stamina and mental attributes
- Hosted by Gordon Burns
- Features contestants from across the United Kingdom and Ireland
- Limited modern availability is implied by its historical broadcast run
Watch it if you enjoy classic British game shows testing physical and mental skills.
The show features standard television game show competition and physical challenges suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 11 episodes
- E1 Series 1, Show 1 Sep 7, 1977
- E2 Series 1, Show 2 Sep 14, 1977
- E3 Series 1, Show 3 Sep 21, 1977
- E4 Series 1, Show 4 Sep 28, 1977
- E5 Series 1, Show 5 Oct 5, 1977
- E6 Series 1, Show 6 Oct 12, 1977
- E7 Series 1, Show 7 Oct 19, 1977
- E8 Series 1, Show 8 Oct 26, 1977
- E9 Series 1, Show 9 Nov 2, 1977
- E10 Series 1, Show 10 Nov 9, 1977
- E11 Series 1, Show 11 Nov 16, 1977
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Series 2, Show 1 Jul 14, 1978
- E2 Series 2, Show 2 Jul 21, 1978
- E3 Series 2, Show 3 Jul 28, 1978
- E4 Series 2, Show 4 Aug 4, 1978
- E5 Series 2, Show 5 Aug 11, 1978
- E6 Series 2, Show 6 Aug 18, 1978
- E7 Series 2, Show 7 Aug 25, 1978
- E8 Series 2, Show 8 Sep 1, 1978
- E9 Series 2, Show 9 Sep 8, 1978
- E10 Series 2, Show 10 Sep 22, 1978
- E11 Series 2, Show 11 Sep 29, 1978
- E12 Christmas Special Dec 29, 1978
Season 3 · 11 episodes
- E1 Series 3, Show 1 Jun 8, 1979
- E2 Series 3, Show 2 Jun 15, 1979
- E3 Series 3, Show 3 Jun 22, 1979
- E4 Series 3, Show 4 Jun 29, 1979
- E5 Series 3, Show 5 Jul 6, 1979
- E6 Series 3, Show 6 Jul 13, 1979
- E7 Series 3, Show 7 Jul 20, 1979
- E8 Series 3, Show 8 Jul 27, 1979
- E9 Series 3, Show 9 Aug 3, 1979
- E10 Series 3, Show 10 Aug 10, 1979
- E11 Series 3, Show 11 Aug 17, 1979
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Series 4, Show 1 Jun 16, 1980
- E2 Series 4, Show 2 Jun 23, 1980
- E3 Series 4, Show 3 Jun 30, 1980
- E4 Series 4, Show 4 Jul 7, 1980
- E5 Series 4, Show 5 Jul 14, 1980
- E6 Series 4, Show 6 Jul 21, 1980
- E7 Series 4, Show 7 Jul 28, 1980
- E8 Series 4, Show 8 Aug 4, 1980
- E9 Series 4, Show 9 Aug 11, 1980
- E10 Series 4, Show 10 Aug 18, 1980
- E11 Series 4, Show 11 Aug 25, 1980
- E12 Champion of Champions Dec 22, 1980
- E13 Celebrity Special Dec 29, 1980
Season 5 · 19 episodes
- E1 Series 5, Show 1 Jun 1, 1981
- E2 Series 5, Show 2 Jun 8, 1981
- E3 Series 5, Show 3 Jun 15, 1981
- E4 Series 5, Show 4 Jun 22, 1981
- E5 Series 5, Show 5 Jun 29, 1981
- E6 Series 5, Show 6 Jul 6, 1981
- E7 Series 5, Show 7 Jul 13, 1981
- E8 Series 5, Show 8 Jul 20, 1981
- E9 Series 5, Show 9 Jul 27, 1981
- E10 Series 5, Show 10 Aug 3, 1981
- E11 Series 5, Show 11 Aug 10, 1981
- E12 Series 5, Show 12 Aug 17, 1981
- E13 Series 5, Show 13 Aug 24, 1981
- E14 Series 5, Show 14 Aug 31, 1981
- E15 Series 5, Show 15 Sep 7, 1981
- E16 Series 5, Show 16 Sep 14, 1981
- E17 Series 5, Show 17 Sep 21, 1981
- E18 Celebrity Special Dec 22, 1981
- E19 UK vs USA Special Dec 30, 1981
Frequently asked questions
What is The Krypton Factor?
It was a British game show produced by Granada Television for broadcast on ITV.
Who hosted the show?
The show was hosted by Gordon Burns.
When did the show originally run?
The show originally ran from 7 September 1977 to 20 November 1995.
What did contestants do on the show?
Contestants competed in a series of rounds that tested their physical stamina and mental attributes.
Where did the title come from?
The title is a reference to Superman's home planet Krypton, perceiving that contestants had strong superhuman powers for the challenges.