Top 10 Best British Game Shows

Top 10 Best British Game Shows
Nice to see you, to see you nice! For this list, we're celebrating the UK's rich history in TV quiz and gameshows - for a rundown of the best of the best! Are you a "Crystal Maze" fan? Or is "Countdown" more your thing? We'll also look at "The Krypton Factor", "Catchphrase", "Pointless" and "Deal or No Deal" - and many more... Fingers on buzzers, let's get going!
Special thanks to our users wolfears73 and Paul-Anthony Saayman for submitting the idea on our interactive suggestion tool: WatchMojo.com/suggest
#10. “Deal or No Deal”
#9. “Mastermind”
#8. “Gladiators”
#7. “Pointless”
#6. “The Generation Game”
#5. “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”
#4. “Catchphrase”
#3, #2, #1: ???

[@aarongoldsmith8620]

WHAT ABOUT THE CHASE?

[@Beau-Knight]

I know right??!?!

[@jayme5986]

I agree and I've only really seen the Australian version. At least I think it was Australian....they show it over there at least.

[@justaguy9224]

Azza Gold I thought the same

[@autistictechgirl]

Azza Gold The chase is one of my favourites. Out of the gameshows, the quiz ones are my favourite

[@jamesklatt]

If only GSN didnt cancel it after two seasons it would be one of the top ten US game showd of all time.

[@joshandallo2170]

I'm surprised Weakest Link wasn't on this list. It was the epitome of the anti-game show. Also, Anne Robinson made herself a household name for her putdowns.

[@reganlouise3275]

Fr though

[@CianDavies03]

WWTBAM should have been No. 1: It changed gameshows forever, it has the biggest cash prize, it's simple and easy to win money, and it has a nerve-wrecking atmosphere.

[@Billybo10K]

Could we possibly get Top 10 British Kids Gameshows? Classics like Knightmare, Raven, 50/50, Jungle Run, etc deserve to be highlighted but since this list was geared towards Adult Gameshows, they missed out.

[@WatchMojoUK]

Billybo10K "...gold rings in exchange for a life" haha. We'll definitely take a look at putting a list together for this!

[@Billybo10K]

"May the luck of the Raven's eye be with you. Let the challenge begin." Now you've got me quoting.

[@martynevans4363]

WatchMojoUK how about top ten British youtubers that people should watch

[@Billybo10K]

Should totally get me in on that list there.

[@SPECTRE_Madman]

What's the one when throw gunge on people when they fail

[@theanimeguy13ify]

Other British Game Shows did we missed: The Weakest Link Robot Wars The Chase Family Fortunes Blockbusters etc.

[@Jayke1981]

Family Fortunes, Blockbusters and The Weakest Link - I guess they would be classed as British TV QUIZ shows? Pleasantly surprised to see The Krypton Factor in the Top 3

[@EmmaCRBsnewstuff]

I think Family Fortunes was originally American (called Family Feud over there) but I'm surprised The Weakest Link wasn't on here, that show was a hit

[@Jayke1981]

EmmaCRBsnewstuff Good point.

[@nonameneededd]

When Saturday night tv was gold and Carol Vorderman was every mans fantasy!!

[@RespectTheLogos3]

What show is Robot Wars classed as?

[@andrewsmith74]

It's a type of game show - members of the public compete in robot fights. It should be on the list.

[@_Moonlit_]

The chase deserved a spot, I also really liked total wipeout when it was on and hole in the wall and golden balls wish they would bring them back. Tenable's a great new game show.

[@jpbdude4223]

We need a part 2 lol!

[@Mike--Oxmall]

The issue with Goldenballs was that after voting they would take an ad break that was about 5/6 minutes long and they did this 5 times per show, by the end of the show most viewers tuned out and it became a huge ratings flop the longer it went on. It was the same old shit each time, they have the vote, take a long pause and then Jasper Carrot says we'll see you after the break, he does it just before the end as well, very irritating.

[@theunknownpunk5108]

Where is bullseye

[@lucypreece7581]

Classic British telly. we love a good game show. I wanna be on Mastermind. My specialist subject would either be Call the Midwife or Pentatonix

[@kaitlinbilous4605]

I'd have the Divergent trilogy as mine

[@Procrastinator57]

That's Numberwang !

[@Charlie-rk5ts]

Procrastinator57 the numbers what do they mean!!!

[@eyechartny]

I have a friend who hooked me onto Pointless, and I love whenever I manage to get a pointless answer myself. Countdown would be another show I wish I could appear on. I just know US versions of those two wouldn't work as well.

[@Werten25]

I was scared they were gonna put The Chase as #1! The Crystal Maze deserves the top though. :)

[@tottenhammad1234]

same I know how much they love the chase on watchmojo UK

[@WatchMojoUK]

Mumsie insisted we put it at no.1 and we happily obliged :)

[@Werten25]

lol

[@abenaadu-offeh7040]

now do childrens one... 50/50, jungle run, bamzooki etc

[@WatchMojoUK]

Abena Adu-Offeh Ah some classic there :) we will have to get on it and put a list together!

[@kaitlinbilous4605]

Raven

[@jpbdude4223]

Fun house?

[@RH-pw8hp]

CRYSTAL MAZE AT NUMBER ONE!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jpbdude4223]

The chase, family fortunes, eggheads Blimey, we need a part 2!

[@dbmikeyg255]

The eliminator music always made my hairs stand up such a sick programme back in the day

[@Gandellion]

This channel gives me life

[@deanoeaglet3546]

You Bet was an awesome Game Show .

[@kaitlinbilous4605]

Danstarr69 nice pun

[@migacmagic6675]

Surprised the chase wasnt on here

[@Greenpoloboy3]

Loved Deal or No Deal. Also all shows Bruce Forsyth was in was awesome

[@iqbalm6154]

It is a good list. However, there are a few omissions like You Bet!, and Treasure Hunt.

[@stevencassidy6982]

where's blankety blank?

[@eblovesdb]

I loved that, especially when Lily Savage took over hosting it.

[@stevencassidy6982]

Or even better....Les Dawson

[@eblovesdb]

I'm a bit young for Blankety Blank with Les. Great man though.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

I loved the Television South era of Catchphrase (1986 - 1993).

[@DavidDoom95]

I wanted to see Robot Wars on this List

[@kaitlinbilous4605]

Catchphrase and the Weakest Link are my faves

[@jadepixie2719]

Can you do top 10 British celebrity who fallen from Grace Watchmojo UK?

[@LordRyan88]

Jade Pixie no.1 Jimmy Savile

[@jadepixie2719]

Yeah Ryan he'll obviously be number 1, I couldn't think of any other celebrity that had a huge fall from grace as Savile. Either American or British. Savile was a fraud, I'll like to know if their be other British celebrities who fallen from grace too & what caused it.

[@jadepixie2719]

Oh yes I definitely knew of Michael Barrymore's fall from grace, I mean when some guy is found dead at your party under suspicion circumstances then it's going kill your career. And correct me if I'm wrong I think he fled the scene which make matter worse but I do know that Michael wasn't the same person again it was sort of like the Fatty Arbuckle scandal also I did heard about John Leslie's scandal but I don't really know about it that well I think he use to be in Blue Peter but the points is that both of them deserve to be in the UK celebrity falls from grace. I'll like to note that knew these men from their scandals and not from their work they were originally known for.

[@jadepixie2719]

Thank you for the info Danstarr69, I know their a lot of English celebrities who had fallen from grace but their too many to recall (and do mean the word "English" because I'm counting celebrities from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland too.) wheather their know singers, actors, presenters or politician figures. I mean take for example Hughie Green he puts up 1 stupid song called "Stand up and be counted." that has nothing with his show "Opportunity knock." and it's a career suicde he was fired soon onwards. That what I call a fall from grace for acting like lil diva, it's not about you Hughie, it was the wrong opportunity you took buddy.

[@EmmaCRBsnewstuff]

I was surprised The Weakest Link didn't come up

[@m_g_7907]

The chase is better than pointless, strike it lucky was better than pointless, play your cards right was better than pointless

[@Johnno9989]

Speaking of Gladiators, one suggestion I have for a video; Top 10 Gladiators events i.e. Skytrak, Duel, Gauntlet... Another one; Top 10 Gladiators themselves

[@namk19]

What about the cube?

[@PhantomObserver]

Could we see Top 10 UK panel shows?

[@clarabellle]

Deal or no deal. Seriously?

[@peachypinkcat7031]

Where's supermarket sweep?! 😢😢

[@EmmaCRBsnewstuff]

That one was originally American

[@lioneljonson4162]

Danstarr69 spot on

[@FunkyMonkey-ip4xy]

Where was The Weakest Link? That even featured in the DR Who. Bullseye? And Blockbusters ( Can I have P please Bob, or Can I have an E please Bob).

[@EightThreeEight]

The fact that Deal Or No Deal is on here, but The Chase isn't is a disgrace.

[@ladyi7609]

Hey, that show at #1 was hosted by the guy responsible for The Rocky Horror Picture Show!! I love that he's just as eccentric outside of that realm as he is inside of it! Also, I only know of the American versions of "Deal or No Deal" and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and while the latter was pretty entertaining at first, the former has always been annoying af. But I do wish we had our own version of "Mastermind" because I would watch the shit out of that show!

[@DRAINPIPE57]

Britain's favourite Gameshows got me here Why wasn't my favourite Its a Knockout was in the show or on this list

[@r-notts]

Im at the start and if Pointless or The Chase is on then...

[@Monker4444]

I was glad to see Pointless on this list, but I was hoping to see Taskmaster mentioned as well.

[@christycooper1225]

Taskmaster is a panel show...

[@flintlockwood25]

THE CHASE? TIPPING POINT? SERIOUSLY?!

[@bronwynroberts860]

I think I like The Crystal maze when Richard Ayoday(sorry I don’t know how to spell his last name)presentes it.

[@hollywoodcallumbrownnwo8158]

Were was blockbuster and bullseye

[@shawbag11]

Fort boyard knightmare and we cant have a british game show list withoute mentioning bullseye. play your cards right, the price is right, there was a few little known shows i remember really enjoying when i was yonger like x fire the mole desert forges treasure hunt the adventure game "witch was what gave birth to the crystal maze" and the Interceptor. honestly i enjoy shows like the cube the chase and pointless but they dont make them like they use to

[@livingdeadgirlss]

WEAKEST LINK, THE CHASE AND CATCHPHRASE (new) are the best gameshows from 2000 forward in my opinion

[@harryraiswell2158]

Millionaire should be at no. 1!!!!!!!!!!

[@Xeopuppy]

The Chase has to be Number One...

[@Razer-el1eg]

WHAT ABOUT ROBOT WARS?!?!?!?!?!

[@NotTommyL]

The Chase should be on here

[@lewismahn2537]

How was The Chase not on here?! That is the all time best British game show

[@brunolima1997]

Danstarr69 Only Connect should

[@EclipsePheniox]

I would say takeshi's castle but that's japanese

[@WatchMojoUK]

EclipsePhoenix EP I know! We'd have loved to include it, but Craig Charles being the presenter isn't enough to justify it haha.

[@EclipsePheniox]

Point

[@JGAdventureZone]

do a Top 10 Alternative Game Shows and problem solved!

[@Vincento2005]

Who did pointless get on but The Chase, Tenable and Tipping Point didn’t ?!???

[@oasis6583]

I will never understand the appeal of deal or no deal, i mean it was a show about opening boxes that was on the air for over a decade.

[@sethc8864]

THE CHASE??

[@StitchyTwitch]

I wish Gladiators had been a bit higher on the list. It's a shame The Chase didn't make it but I have a feeling it might have been disqualified due to the international versions.

[@nessi4933]

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire is my favourite.

[@Zombiesnyder13]

Top 10 Danny Boyle movies

[@andrewsmith74]

He hasn't done 10 good films.

[@Zombiesnyder13]

#10- Shallow Grave #9- Millions #8- Trance #7- T2 #6- Sunshine #5- Steve Jobs #4- Trainspotting #3- 28 Days Later #2- Slumdog Millionaire #1- 127 Hours

[@tdm281995]

How was the chase not on this list?

[@JamieMurphy25]

What about Top 10 Release the Hounds challenges.

[@82not_Chris]

Robot wars?

[@millerhxc]

Naaa I don't know about that number 1. It's a classic for sure but I didn't care much for the revival. Personally, I'm loving a bit of Pointless nowadays and I like watching 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (probably doesn't count for this list). Please do a British panel show list and a British kids' game show list!

[@MonkomediaYT]

Uum hello? The Chase.

[@scottdain6647]

Top 10 Jack O'Connel Performances

[@ellie9311]

where is Funhouse game show I loved that as a kid

[@johnb2077]

Bullseye? Big break? Wheel of fortune?

[@KeeperOfPoops]

i dunno which Crystal maze was best Classic : Richard O'Brien Postmodern: Ed Tudor Pole Modern: Richard Ayoade

[@Hey2007]

Chase should be on here

[@retroflashbackdude]

You missed Fun House

[@666Brago]

No love for The Chase? I am disappoint!!

[@TheStephrules]

What about The Chase and Eggheads!?

[@triciaw3064]

Shame there was no Blockbuster, but sooooo glad there was no 3-2-1 or Bullseye lol

[@Lauren-the-Scouser]

Aww the chase should have been number 1 it’s a great show

[@NotTommyL]

Wheres Jim'll fix it?

[@kaitlinbilous4605]

#6 RIP Brucie

[@dendroleon]

7:51 is that sean lock?

[@jmill3581]

can you top 10 best britsg game show or kids

[@starryjo900]

No mention of The Chase? 😕😕

[@alfiesimmons8816]

Family fortunes?

[@davidjackson2524]

Blockbusters ?

[@Gandellion]

How did Raven not make this list. I have not respect for you now, WatchMojo.

[@Gandellion]

Danstarr69 Yes. 😂

[@kaitlinbilous4605]

Kids

[@jameslanaghan93]

Where was bullseye?

[@Krydon952]

University challenge, play your cards right, question of sport

[@NotTommyL]

Man dafuck is crystal maze? Wheres the chase

[@andrewsmith74]

Deal or No Deal is boring nonsense. It's just a random box-opening game. There's nothing in it for the viewer - no skill, no opportunity to learn anything, nothing interesting.

[@generichuman2044]

Channel 4 did well to keep that shite going as long as they did. I got bored with it after about 5 episodes. I also hated how they made it seem like it required skill to play. They would always say shit like, "I'm opening boxes based on family birthdays". You may as well just go from 1 to 24. Same fking result

[@callumhemmings5215]

Will be disappointed if the chase isnt here

[@samwelguy]

Where's the Chase?!?

[@cally_44]

Where in the name of all things cack is these gameshows? Quizmania The Chase The Weakest Link

[@davidjackson2524]

Blankety Blank?

[@callumgreen9689]

YOU MISSED SO MANY SHOWS 1.) THE CHASE!?!?!?!?!?! where was that 2.) the weakest link, this channel is the weakest link as you didn't put it on here 3.) Obscure shout, FAMILY FORTUNES 4.) Bullseye 5.) I have to obligley say this even though it's all based on luck, Tipping point 6.) This one is actually an obscure shout, 101 ways to leave a game show, I find that a bit underrated 7.) ________ _____, see if you can get that one 8.) Another underrated one, Friends like these 9.) If panel shows count, then a lot on Dave (e.g. Taskmaster and Hypothetical) 10.) Only Connect 11.) Wheel of Fortune 12.) Blockbusters 13.) Pokerface 14.) Big Star Little Star 15.) More amazing shows I can't think of, if you can think of any more pls reply

[@oneillegalboi8547]

You missed: The chase I’m a celebrity get me out of here The weakest link Bullseye Family fortune

[@EightThreeEight]

I'm A Celebrity is more of a reality show than a game show.

[@oneillegalboi8547]

Oh yea

[@philmorel1042]

These aren't British game shows. For example Deal or No Deal is a British version of an American version of a Dutch TV show.

[@chriswhite4679]

WatchMojo obviously hate ITV... Where's The Chase and Tipping Point??? Also, Eggheads?

[@wm8036]

4th

[@maishainnayauddin8010]

4::10 2018-

[@merlinsandra4405]

God designed our brains n made us human beings a higher evolution so that v could think, analyze n create with the power of mind... May God bless n grant his blessings on all brain gaming companies and the players who learn n draw brain power n energy from them......!!

[@generichuman2044]

So you put in the tediously boring deal or no deal but somehow don't include 15-1. It made people like Daphney from Eggheads famous

[@UnclePalpy]

Where the hell was The Chase?!

[@UnclePalpy]

Danstarr69 and yet Pointless was. And isn't that a bit harsh? A lot of game shows from 2000 onwards are brilliant.

[@UnclePalpy]

Danstarr69 if that is what you think then sure

[@UnclePalpy]

Danstarr69 Catchphrase is definitely my favourite too but I'm afraid I've not heard of your number 10, 9, 4. I also don't have any nostalgia for some as I wasn't born in the 90's or before. I respect your opinions though. (The Cube is also very good)

[@UnclePalpy]

Danstarr69 thanks!

[@Gandellion]

I need to know exactly where this narrator comes from. The North but WHERE?

[@user-pg9sw2td7w]

Ikr. He sounds quite Merseyside-ish I think.

[@Gandellion]

Danstarr69 I wouldn't have guessed Liverpool

[@Lozza144]

Gladiators isn’t even a bloody quiz show