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Surprise, Surprise

Surprise, Surprise

Surprise, Surprise

1984 - 1997•14 seasons•127 episodes•~1h 0m•

★6.6(5 ratings)

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Overview

Surprise, Surprise is a British television programme originally hosted by Cilla Black and produced by London Weekend Television for ITV. It ran for 14 series from 6 May 1984 to 5 September 1997, after which four annual specials were produced between 1998 to 2001. In 2012, the show returned after a 11-year hiatus. The revived version is produced by ITV Studios and presented by Holly Willoughby. The show is currently in its second series.

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Main Cast

Gordon Burns

Gordon Burns

Self - Co-Presenter

Christopher Biggins

Christopher Biggins

Self - Presenter

Cilla Black

Cilla Black

Self - Presenter

Bob Carolgees

Bob Carolgees

Self - Co-Presenter

Tessa Sanderson

Tessa Sanderson

Self - Co-Presenter

Carol Vorderman

Carol Vorderman

Self

Did You Know?

#1

The series spans 14 seasons with 127 episodes in total (avg. 9 per season).

#2

Each episode runs approximately 60 minutes.

#3

The series ran from 1984 to 1997 — a total of 13 years on air.

#4

Originally aired on ITV1, London Weekend Television.

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Rating

6.6/10

Good

5 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

Surprise, Surprise

Status:

Ended

In Production:

No

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

First Episode:

5/6/1984

Last Episode:

9/5/1997

Networks:

ITV1

London Weekend Television

Production Companies:

LWT

LWT