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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?: Season 4

13 episodes Premiered Sep 3, 1999 Updated Oct 23, 2026

Season 4 of the British television quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? continues the established format of the long-running competition series. Hosted by Chris Tarrant, the program challenges contestants to demonstrate their general knowledge under significant pressure. The core objective remains consistent with previous seasons, as participants attempt to answer a series of increasingly difficult questions to s

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Season 4 Lore Primer

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

  • ⚡ The series is a British quiz show created by David Briggs, Steven Knight, and Mike Whitehill for the ITV network.
  • ⚡ Contestants participate in a game of general knowledge to compete for a top prize of one million pounds.
  • ⚡ The show is characterized by an intimidating atmosphere designed to test contestants under extreme pressure.
  • ⚡ Chris Tarrant serves as the host of the original series, guiding participants through the question-and-answer process.
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Season overview

Season 4 of the British television quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? continues the established format of the long-running competition series. Hosted by Chris Tarrant, the program challenges contestants to demonstrate their general knowledge under significant pressure. The core objective remains consistent with previous seasons, as participants attempt to answer a series of increasingly difficult questions to secure the top prize of one million pounds. The production maintains the show's signature intimidating atmosphere, which serves as a central element of the gameplay experience. As an original version of the international franchise, the series was created by David Briggs, Steven Knight, and Mike Whitehill for the ITV network. Throughout this season, the show continues to test the intellect and composure of its contestants as they navigate the path toward the maximum cash reward. The narrative arc is defined by the recurring tension inherent in the quiz format, where each correct answer brings the participant closer to the ultimate financial goal while the environment remains designed to heighten the stakes of every decision made by the players on stage.

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Season 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 4: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S4·E1 Mytharc

Episode 01

Sep 3, 1999 · 60 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

S4·E2 Core

Episode 02

Sep 4, 1999 · 30 min

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

S4·E3 Core

Episode 03

Sep 5, 1999 · 60 min

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

S4·E4 Core

Episode 04

Sep 6, 1999 · 60 min

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

S4·E5 Core

Episode 05

Sep 7, 1999 · 60 min

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

S4·E6 Core

Episode 06

Sep 8, 1999 · 60 min

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

S4·E7 Core

Episode 07

Sep 9, 1999 · 60 min

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

S4·E8 Core

Episode 08

Sep 10, 1999 · 30 min

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

S4·E9 Core

Episode 09

Sep 11, 1999 · 30 min

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

S4·E10 Core

Episode 10

Sep 11, 1999 · 45 min

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Perry Poole to the Hot Seat, alongside the previous episodes' contestants, all vying to become a millionaire. NB:

S4·E11 Core

Episode 11

Sep 12, 1999 · 30 min

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

S4·E12 Mytharc

Episode 12

Sep 13, 1999 · 45 min

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

S4·E13 Mytharc

Episode 13

Sep 14, 1999 · 60 min

Chris Tarrant hosts the season finale episode of the award-winning game show by welcoming back Di Newberry to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become

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