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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?: Season 3

12 episodes Premiered Mar 5, 1999 Updated Oct 23, 2026

The third season of the British game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? continues the established format created by David Briggs, Steven Knight, and Mike Whitehill for the ITV network. As with previous installments, the program features host Chris Tarrant presiding over the proceedings. The core objective of the series remains consistent, as contestants are invited to participate in a high-stakes quiz environment de

Previously on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series is a British television quiz show created by David Briggs, Steven Knight, and Mike Whitehill.
  • ⚡ The format requires contestants to answer general knowledge questions to win a top prize of one million pounds.
  • ⚡ The show is characterized by an intimidating atmosphere designed to place contestants under extreme pressure.
  • ⚡ Chris Tarrant serves as the host of the original series, guiding participants through the questioning process.
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Season overview

The third season of the British game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? continues the established format created by David Briggs, Steven Knight, and Mike Whitehill for the ITV network. As with previous installments, the program features host Chris Tarrant presiding over the proceedings. The core objective of the series remains consistent, as contestants are invited to participate in a high-stakes quiz environment designed to test their general knowledge. Participants must navigate a series of increasingly difficult questions while operating under the significant pressure of an intimidating atmosphere. The primary goal for every contestant is to successfully answer the questions posed to them in order to secure the top prize of one million pounds. The production maintains its focus on the tension inherent in the quiz format, where the potential for winning substantial sums of money serves as the central driver for the narrative arc of each episode. By providing a platform for individuals to demonstrate their intellectual capabilities, the show sustains its status as a competitive reality program centered on the pursuit of the ultimate financial reward, with Tarrant serving as the primary facilitator for the contestants throughout their journey toward the final question.

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Season 3 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S3·E1 Mytharc

Episode 01

Mar 5, 1999 · 30 min

Chris Tarrant returns as host for the award-winning game show with 10 brand-new contestants vying for a place in the infamous Hot Seat to answer 15 general knowledge questions in t

S3·E2 Core

Episode 02

Mar 6, 1999 · 60 min

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Michelle McGeachy to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.

S3·E3 Core

Episode 03

Mar 7, 1999 · 30 min

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Fe Wisher to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.

S3·E4 Core

Episode 04

Mar 8, 1999 · 30 min

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Tony Kennedy to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.

S3·E5 Core

Episode 05

Mar 9, 1999 · 60 min

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Sheridan Booth to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire. NB: Sherid

S3·E6 Core

Episode 06

Mar 10, 1999 · 30 min

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Paul Marr to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.

S3·E7 Core

Episode 07

Mar 11, 1999 · 60 min

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Daryl Arnold to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.

S3·E8 Core

Episode 08

Mar 12, 1999 · 60 min

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.

S3·E9 Core

Episode 09

Mar 13, 1999 · 60 min

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Roger Bannock to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.

S3·E10 Core

Episode 10

Mar 14, 1999 · 30 min

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Davy Young to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.

S3·E11 Mytharc

Episode 11

Mar 15, 1999 · 30 min

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Mike Stokes to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.

S3·E12 Mytharc

Episode 12

Mar 16, 1999 · 60 min

Chris Tarrant hosts the season finale episode of the award-winning game show by welcoming 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire. NB: Andrew Lavelle had his w

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