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Season 1

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Pilot

    • August 29, 1998
    • BBC One

    A one-off game show hosted by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer , in which two families who possess bizarre and unusual talents compete in a series of maverick challenges. Watchdog's Alice Beer acts as umpire.

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • April 10, 1999
    • BBC One

    Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host as two families are set a series of unique and downright bizarre challenges. This week sees the Greaves face the Feltons. The action is overseen by Watchdog's Alice Beer, and pop stars Beautiful South and Leo Sayer join in the fun.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • April 17, 1999
    • BBC One

    Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer present the game show, in which two opposing family teams carry out unusual challenges. This week featuring the Simpson family from Glasgow and the Shilling family from Kent. They are joined by top pop band Steps, who perform their version of the Bee Gees' song Tragedy. Alice Beer oversees the action.

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • April 24, 1999
    • BBC One

    The bizarre game show hosted by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. The Hallett family from Cheshire compete with the Davies family from County Durham in challenges such as fire fighting and hockey, watched over by Alice Beer. Plus Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra joins in the fun.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • May 1, 1999
    • BBC One

    The Smiths from Essex meet the Greens from Derby in the wacky game show hosted by Vie Reeves and Bob Mortimer. Alice Beer oversees the challenges which tonight include breakdancing and impersonating singer Cher.

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • May 8, 1999
    • BBC One

    The Chamberlains from Comwall take on the McCabes from south London in the wacky game show hosted by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. Challenges feature trumpet playing and an archery display. EastEnders' actor Joe Absolom joins in the fun as referee Alice Beer keeps order.

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • May 15, 1999
    • BBC One

    The Thomas family from Fareham, Hampshire, take on the Weldons from Ripon, North Yorkshire, in the bizarre game show hosted by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer , with umpire Alice Beer. Challenges include cow-milking and painting with a straw, while Derek Thompson of Casualty, Coronation Street's Bruce Jones , and the Averley and Newham Brass Band join the fun.

  • S01E07 Episode 7

    • May 22, 1999
    • BBC One

    The Shepherds from Derbyshire meet the O'Neills from Lancashire on the outlandish game show hosted by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. Challenges include climbing to the summit of 30ft of sheer glass, country-and-western singing on horseback and an unusual line-dancing display. With umpire Alice Beer and guests Irish singer Rose Marie and rap artist Black Twang.

  • S01E08 Episode 8

    • May 29, 1999
    • BBC One

    The Woolcott family from Kent meet the Moore family from Norfolk on the outlandish game show hosted by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. Challenges include waltzing with a pig, gymnastics in an unlikely location and a game of pool played in pitch darkness. With umpire Alice Beer.