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Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • October 2, 1971
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and Family Couples from all over the country in a knock-out competition testing their wit, skill, ingenuity and sense of fun.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • October 9, 1971
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Clodagh Rodgers, Teddy Piero and Family Couples from all over the country. 'To see you ... nice!' Bruce is back with this fast-moving challenge to your ingenuity, skill and general knowledge. The Generation Game is a test for all the family - at home or in the studio.

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • October 16, 1971
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Vince Hill Rosko and Family Couples from all over the country. Vince Hill in romantic mood sings ' Look around, you'll find me there ' from Love Story as well as joining in one of the games, while there are a few surprises from the man without whom Saturday morning wouldn't be Saturday morning.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • October 23, 1971
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Aimi MacDonald , Richard Wattis ' The Archers' and Family Couples with a chance to ' star ' in a 60-second farce and provide the sound effects for The Archers TV debut.

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • October 30, 1971
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Joe ' Mr Piano ' Henderson, Fanny Cradock and Family Couples from all over the country who take their chance to challenge Fanny Cradock in the Great Omelette Race.

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • November 6, 1971
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guest Joe Andy and Family Couples from all over the country. Joe Andy, one of the deftest men on the cabaret circuit, makes ' it ' look easy, but could you do ' 'it' like he does ' it '? Find out tonight.

  • S01E07 Episode 7

    • November 13, 1971
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Bernard Cribbins, Tony Green and Family Couples from all over the country. Cribbins can tell a tall tale ... but how tall? And could you put on a play, the oldest sort of play of all?

  • S01E08 Episode 8

    • November 20, 1971
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth and Family Couples from all over the country. Things look a hit sniffy tonight, especially when our courageous competitors come face-to-face with the pot.

  • S01E09 Episode 9

    • November 27, 1971
    • BBC One

  • S01E10 Episode 10

    • December 4, 1971
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guest Erik Hansen and family couples from all over the country.

  • S01E11 Episode 11

    • December 11, 1971
    • BBC One

  • S01E12 Episode 12

    • December 18, 1971
    • BBC One

    Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country. If you have tears, prepare to shed them now; and if you've never been cowed, this is your opportunity to set the scene with Bruce and his guests.

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Christmas 1971

    • December 25, 1971
    • BBC One

    Bruce Forsyth in his special Christmas programme, with umpteen Santa Clauses, Walt Disney characters, clowns, a pantomime and Family Couples from all over the country, including a special section for kids at home.

  • S01E13 Episode 13

    • December 31, 1971
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth. Beat the New Year in with Bruce and his guests.

Season 2

  • SPECIAL 0x3 Series 1 Compilation

    • September 9, 1972
    • BBC One

    Presented by Bruce Forsyth. Have you pottered with pottery? Danced with a dummy? Gone for a song? All these and more of your favourite moments from last season's The Generation Game which herald a new series starting next week. In this round-up of the best of last year's series you will see Aimi Macdonal, Richard Wattis, Robertson Hare, Jill Damas, Arthur Negus, Trevor Little, Peter Eggleton, Brenda Winslade, Joe Andy, Peter Steele and Anthea Redfern.

  • S02E01 Episode 1

    • September 16, 1972
    • BBC One

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • September 23, 1972
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Alfred Marks, Bill Pertwee with hostess Anthea Redfern and family couples from all over the country.

  • S02E03 Episode 3

    • September 30, 1972
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guest Terri Carol with hostess Anthea Redfern and family couples from all over the country

  • S02E04 Episode 4

    • October 7, 1972
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guest Zena Skinner with hostess Anthea Redfern and family couples from all over the country.

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • October 14, 1972
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guest Lionel Blair with hostess Anthea Redfern and family couples from all over the country.

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • October 21, 1972
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with hostess Anthea Redfern and family couples from all over the country.

  • S02E07 Episode 7

    • October 28, 1972
    • BBC One

  • S02E08 Episode 8

    • November 4, 1972
    • BBC One

  • S02E09 Episode 9

    • November 11, 1972
    • BBC One

  • S02E10 Episode 10

    • November 18, 1972
    • BBC One

  • S02E11 Episode 11

    • November 25, 1972
    • BBC One

  • S02E12 Episode 12

    • December 2, 1972
    • BBC One

  • S02E13 Episode 13

    • December 9, 1972
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x4 Christmas 1972

    • December 25, 1972
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth in a special Christmas programme where the wits, skill and ingenuity of both young and young-in-heart are put to a seasonal test with a tongue-in-cheek flavour. with seven surprising dwarfs, an amazing dancing bear, a potted panto and family couples from all over the country with hostess Anthea Redfern

  • S02E14 Episode 14

    • December 16, 1972
    • BBC One

  • S02E15 1972 Christmas Special

    • December 25, 1972
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth in a special Christmas programme where the wits, skill and ingenuity of both young and young-in-heart are put to a seasonal test with a tongue-in-cheek flavour, with seven surprising dwarfs, an amazing dancing bear, a potted panto and family couples from all over the country With hostess Anthea Redfern

  • S02E16 Episode 16

    • January 1, 1973
    • BBC One

Season 3

  • SPECIAL 0x5 Series 2 Compilation

    • September 8, 1973
    • BBC One

    Presented by Bruce Forsyth. A special programme featuring many of the highlights from the last Generation Game series and heralding a new series starting next week. 'I like the audience participation of the 'giveaway' shows, not knowing what will happen next. I enjoy the contests.'

  • S03E01 Episode 1

    • September 15, 1973
    • BBC One

    The first of a new series starring Bruce Forsyth with surprise guest stars and Hostess Anthea Redfern and family couples from all over the country.

  • S03E02 Episode 2

    • September 22, 1973
    • BBC One

  • S03E03 Episode 3

    • September 29, 1973
    • BBC One

  • S03E04 Episode 4

    • October 6, 1973
    • BBC One

  • S03E05 Episode 5

    • October 13, 1973
    • BBC One

  • S03E06 Episode 6

    • October 20, 1973
    • BBC One

  • S03E07 Episode 7

    • October 27, 1973
    • BBC One

  • S03E08 Episode 8

    • November 3, 1973
    • BBC One

  • S03E09 Episode 9

    • November 10, 1973
    • BBC One

  • S03E10 Episode 10

    • November 17, 1973
    • BBC One

  • S03E11 Episode 11

    • November 24, 1973
    • BBC One

  • S03E12 Episode 12

    • December 1, 1973
    • BBC One

  • S03E13 Episode 13

    • December 8, 1973
    • BBC One

  • S03E14 Episode 14

    • December 15, 1973
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x6 Christmas 1973

    • December 25, 1973
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth. Fun for all the family in a special Christmas show with surprise star guests.

  • SPECIAL 0x7 Series 1, 2 & 3 Compilation

    • December 29, 1973
    • BBC One

    Presented by Bruce Forsyth. A special compilation programme featuring many of the most popular moments from the past three seasons of Generation Games.

  • S03E15 Episode 15

    • December 22, 1973
    • BBC One

  • S03E16 1973 Christmas Special

    • December 25, 1973
    • BBC One

  • S03E17 Episode 17

    • January 5, 1974
    • BBC One

  • S03E18 Episode 18

    • January 12, 1974
    • BBC One

  • S03E19 Episode 19

    • January 19, 1974
    • BBC One

  • S03E20 Episode 20

    • January 26, 1974
    • BBC One

Season 4

  • SPECIAL 0x8 Series 3 Compilation

    • September 14, 1974
    • BBC One

    Presented by Bruce Forsyth. A special programme featuring many of the highlights from the last series and heralding a new series starting next week.

  • S04E01 Episode 1

    • September 21, 1974
    • BBC One

    The first of a new series starring Bruce Forsyth and surprise guest stars with hostess Anthea Redfern and family couples from all over the country.

  • S04E02 Episode 2

    • September 28, 1974
    • BBC One

  • S04E03 Episode 3

    • October 5, 1974
    • BBC One

  • S04E04 Episode 4

    • October 12, 1974
    • BBC One

  • S04E05 Episode 5

    • October 19, 1974
    • BBC One

  • S04E06 Episode 6

    • October 26, 1974
    • BBC One

  • S04E07 Episode 7

    • November 2, 1974
    • BBC One

  • S04E08 Episode 8

    • November 9, 1974
    • BBC One

  • S04E09 Episode 9

    • November 16, 1974
    • BBC One

  • S04E10 Episode 10

    • November 23, 1974
    • BBC One

  • S04E11 Episode 11

    • November 30, 1974
    • BBC One

  • S04E12 Episode 12

    • December 7, 1974
    • BBC One

  • S04E13 Episode 13

    • December 14, 1974
    • BBC One

  • S04E14 Episode 14

    • December 21, 1974
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x9 Christmas 1974

    • December 25, 1974
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth. Fun for all the family in a special Christmas show with surprise star guests; in which family couples from all over the country are put to a test with a seasonal flavour. Hostess Anthea Redfern.

  • SPECIAL 0x10 Series 4 Compilation (1)

    • December 28, 1974
    • BBC One

    Presented by Bruce Forsyth. A special compilation programme featuring many of the most popular moments selected from this season's Generation Games.

  • S04E15 1974 Christmas Special

    • December 25, 1974
    • BBC One

  • S04E16 Episode 16

    • January 4, 1975
    • BBC One

  • S04E17 Episode 17

    • January 11, 1975
    • BBC One

  • S04E18 Episode 18

    • January 18, 1975
    • BBC One

  • S04E19 Episode 19

    • January 25, 1975
    • BBC One

  • S04E20 Episode 20

    • February 1, 1975
    • BBC One

Season 5

Season 6

  • SPECIAL 0x12 Christmas 1975

    • December 25, 1975
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with Anthea Redfern. A bumper Christmas edition with family couples from all over the country joining Bruce and Anthea and surprise guests for an hour of festive fun for all the family.

  • SPECIAL 0x13 New Year Special

    • January 1, 1976
    • BBC One

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with Anthea Redfern. A special New Year edition in which new contestants play the most popular games from the past five series requested by viewers.

  • SPECIAL 0x14 Series 5 Compilation

    • September 4, 1976
    • BBC One

    Presented by Bruce Forsyth. A special compilation programme featuring many of the most popular moments selected from last season's Generation Games with Anthea Redfern.

  • S06E01 Episode 1

    • September 11, 1976
    • BBC One

  • S06E02 Episode 2

    • September 18, 1976
    • BBC One

  • S06E03 Episode 3

    • September 25, 1976
    • BBC One

  • S06E04 Episode 4

    • October 2, 1976
    • BBC One

  • S06E05 Episode 5

    • October 9, 1976
    • BBC One

  • S06E06 Episode 6

    • October 16, 1976
    • BBC One

  • S06E07 Episode 7

    • October 23, 1976
    • BBC One

  • S06E08 Episode 8

    • October 30, 1976
    • BBC One

  • S06E09 Episode 9

    • November 6, 1976
    • BBC One

  • S06E10 Episode 10

    • November 13, 1976
    • BBC One

  • S06E11 Episode 11

    • November 20, 1976
    • BBC One

  • S06E12 Episode 12

    • November 27, 1976
    • BBC One

  • S06E13 Episode 13

    • December 4, 1976
    • BBC One

  • S06E14 Episode 14

    • December 11, 1976
    • BBC One

  • S06E15 Episode 15

    • December 18, 1976
    • BBC One

  • S06E16 1976 Christmas Special

    • December 25, 1976
    • BBC One

Season 7

Season 8

Season 9

Season 10

Season 11

Season 12

Season 13

Season 14

Season 15

Season 16

Season 17

  • S17E01 Episode 1

    • October 21, 1995
    • BBC One

    Boyzone and dance troupe Siverka are among the guests on the game show in which family members pair up for series of unfamiliartasks.

  • S17E02 Episode 2

    • October 28, 1995
    • BBC One

    Guest Leslie Grantham joins host Jim Davidson and Sally Meen as eight more family members tackle some unfamiliartasks.

  • S17E03 Episode 3

    • November 5, 1995
    • BBC One

    The Riverdance cast and impressionist George Marshall join Jim Davidson and Sally Meen as more family members tackle a series of unfamiliar tasks.

  • S17E04 Episode 4

    • November 11, 1995
    • BBC One

    Mister Motivator, Mystic Meg and, Patsy Palmer join Jim Davidson and Sally Meen as more family members tackle unfamiliar tasks.

  • S17E05 Episode 5

    • November 18, 1995
    • BBC One

    Zsa Zsa Gabor , Golden Girls actress, Estelle Getty , Jim Bowen , Andi Peters , Anneka Rice , Willy Thorne and Dale Winton join Jim Davidson and Sally Meen as more family members tackle unfamiliar tasks.

  • S17E06 Episode 6

    • November 25, 1995
    • BBC One

    Hinge and Bracket, Petula Clark and Don Henderson join Jim Davidson and Sally Meen as more family members tackle unfamiliar tasks. Tonight's finale, part of this year's Children in Need event, is a play performed in glorious Smell-o-Vision.

  • S17E07 Episode 7

    • December 2, 1995
    • BBC One

    Alpha Connection and Terri Carol join Jim Davidson and Sally Meen as more family members tackle unfamiliar tasks. Tonight's finale is a limbo complete with Caribbean cocktails.

  • S17E08 Episode 8

    • December 9, 1995
    • BBC One

    Top basketball team the London Towers and African dance troupe Adzidojoin hosts Jim Davidson and Sally Meen as more family members tackle unfamiliar tasks.

  • S17E09 Episode 9

    • December 16, 1995
    • BBC One

    England rugby union stars Mike Catt and Dean Richards and mime/sound duo the Umbilical Brothers join Jim Davidson and Sally Meen as more family members tackle unfamiliar tasks.

  • S17E10 Episode 10 (Christmas Special)

    • December 23, 1995
    • BBC One

    Jim Davidson and Sally Meen present a special Christmas edition of the show in which family members tackle unfamiliar tasks.

  • S17E11 Episode 11

    • December 30, 1995
    • BBC One

    Danny La Rue joins Jim Davidson and Sally Meen as the show takes a trip down memory lane to New Year 1941. More family members tackle unfamiliar tasks, including parcel wrapping, sherry pouring and naval aerobics.

  • S17E12 Episode 12

    • January 6, 1996
    • BBC One

    The Royal Marines put the contestants through their paces tonight as more family members tackle unfamiliar tasks. With Jim Davidson and Sally Meen.

  • S17E13 Episode 13

    • January 13, 1996
    • BBC One

    The programme ventures outside the studio for the first time as more family members tackle unfamiliar tasks, including trying to serve breakfast cereal with mechanical diggers.

  • S17E14 Episode 14

    • January 20, 1996
    • BBC One

    Jim dons tartan togs for tonight's show, which celebrates Burns Night early. More contestants tackle unfamiliar tasks, including the proper way to put on a kilt. With Sally Meen , and featuring Eric Knowles from the Antiques Roadshow and the Andy Prior Orchestra.

  • S17E15 Episode 15

    • January 27, 1996
    • BBC One

    More contestants tackle unfamiliar tasks, including samba dancing and dog discipline game. Hosted by Jim Davidson , with Sally Meen and guest, co-presenter of How Do They Do That?, Eamonn Holmes.

  • S17E16 Episode 16

    • February 2, 1996
    • BBC One

    Tonight's guests imitate the plate-spinning skills of the Chinese State Circus, get covered in chocolate, have their knowledge of biology tested and try cutting out a silhouette of talk show host Vanessa Feltz. The winners will join in with the Bootleg Beatles for a medley of Fab Four hits in the finale.

  • S17E17 Episode 17

    • February 10, 1996
    • BBC One

    In the last show in the current run, contestants will be playing some of the most popular games from this series. Hosted by Jim Davidson , with Sally Meen and guests Dale Winton and comedian Bradley Walsh.

Season 18

  • S18E01 Episode 1

    • August 31, 1996
    • BBC One

    Return of the game show in which family couples tackle unfamiliar tasks. This week's programme features new games, a musical finale, and special guests including Cornish comedian Jethro.

  • S18E02 Episode 2

    • September 7, 1996
    • BBC One

    For the first time in the show's history, this week's final game takes place outdoors with the contestants trying their hand at tank racing. With special guests John Inman and England goalkeeper David Seaman.

  • S18E03 Episode 3

    • September 14, 1996
    • BBC One

    The game show in which family couples take on urrfamiliartasks. Hosted by Jim Davidson , with assistant Melanie Stace.

  • S18E04 Episode 4

    • September 21, 1996
    • BBC One

    The game show in which family couples take on unfamiliar tasks. Hosted by Jim Davidson , with assistant Melanie Stace and stars from the BBC comedy 'Allo 'Allo!

  • S18E05 Episode 5

    • September 28, 1996
    • BBC One

    The game show in which family couples take on unfamiliar tasks, including tonight the high energy "sport aerobics". Hosted by Jim Davidson , with assistant Melanie Stace , and the cast of the London musical Starlight Express.

  • S18E06 Episode 6

    • October 5, 1996
    • BBC One

    Tonight's games include sheepdog trials with a difference.

  • S18E07 Episode 7

    • October 12, 1996
    • BBC One

    Jim Davidson hosts the game show in which family couples take on unfamiliar tasks. With guest Brian Conley.

  • S18E08 Episode 8

    • October 19, 1996
    • BBC One

    The game show in which family couples take on unfamiliar tasks. Hosted by Jim Davidson , with assistant Melanie Stace.

  • S18E09 Episode 9

    • October 26, 1996
    • BBC One

    Tonight's guests include cast members from the West End musical Buddy.

  • S18E10 Episode 10

    • November 2, 1996
    • BBC One

    Tonight's guests include television chef Gary Rhodes.

  • S18E11 Episode 11

    • November 9, 1996
    • BBC One

    With guests the cast of Cockney Pride, and ex-Move member Carl Wayne.

  • S18E12 Episode 12

    • November 16, 1996
    • BBC One

    Tonight's guests are comedians Cannon and Ball, and antiques expert Eric Knowles.

  • S18E13 Episode 13

    • November 23, 1996
    • BBC One

    This week's contestants try their luck at step aerobics and morris dancing, before attempting to erect a tent during a hurricane.

  • S18E14 Episode 14

    • November 30, 1996
    • BBC One

    This week's contestants try their luck at Indian cookery and pottery, before performing an extract from London's West End musical Smokey Joe 's Cafe.

  • S18E15 Episode 15

    • December 7, 1996
    • BBC One

    This week's contestants get to grips with a cricket bat. race through a Grand Prix challenge, get rhythmic with a set of saucepans, and perform an extract from the hit musical Grease.

  • S18E16 Episode 16

    • December 14, 1996
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants take part in a selection of viewers' favourite games that have featured in previous shows.

  • S18E17 Episode 17 (Christmas Special)

    • December 21, 1996
    • BBC One

    In the last in the present series of family game shows, contestants take part in a yuletide pantomime. Presented by Jim Davidson and Melanie Stace.

Season 19

  • S19E01 Episode 1

    • October 18, 1997
    • BBC One

    The first in a new run of 20 family entertainment shows hosted by Jim Davidson and his assistant Melanie Stace. Each week family teams are put through their paces in a series of comical challenges. Guests include chef Nancy Lam and Darren Day, star of the hit West End musical Summer Holiday, who performs an excerpt from the show with other cast members.

  • S19E02 Episode 2

    • October 25, 1997
    • BBC One

    Family teams go through their paces in a series of challenges as they strive to win an array of prizes. Guests tonight include Tap Dogs, an Australian tap dancing company, and two camels called Vera and Willow.

  • S19E03 Episode 3

    • November 1, 1997
    • BBC One

    Family teams go through their paces in a series of challenges as they strive to win an array of prizes. Guests tonight include belly dancers with a difference, the British gymnastics squad, and the cast of the hit musical Elvis.

  • S19E04 Episode 4

    • November 8, 1997
    • BBC One

    More family teams go through their paces to win an array of prizes. Tonight including the Jiving Lindy Hoppers , statues that are real people and an army assault course.

  • S19E05 Episode 5

    • November 15, 1997
    • BBC One

    More family teams go through their paces in a series of comical challenges as they strive to win an array of prizes. Guests tonight include Cornish comedian Jethro and a posse of American footballers.

  • S19E06 Episode 6

    • November 22, 1997
    • BBC One

    More family teams go through their paces in a series of comical challenges as they strive to win an array of prizes. Guests tonight include Polynesian dancers and air stewards demonstrate first-class service.

  • S19E07 Episode 7

    • November 29, 1997
    • BBC One

    More family teams go through their paces in a series of comical challenges. Today's guests include pop memorabilia expert Eric Knowles and the cast of Beauty and the Beast.

  • S19E08 Episode 8

    • December 6, 1997
    • BBC One

    More family teams go through their paces in a series of comical challenges as they strive to win an array of prizes from the conveyor belt. Guests include former Blue Peter presenter Diane-Louise Jordan demonstrating how to make a Santa, the Kangoo Robics team demonstrate bouncing boots and, from Italy, the Sbabieratori di Arezzo flag hurlers.

  • S19E09 Episode 9

    • December 13, 1997
    • BBC One

    Tonight the cast of the West End musical Smokey Joe 's Cafe, show the contestants how to perform the shimmy; Rolf Harris demonstrates his skill at painting the Australian outback; and Kid Creole stars in the finale musical Oh! What a Night, featuring music from the seventies.

  • S19E10 Episode 10 (Christmas Special)

    • December 20, 1997
    • BBC One

    Tonight's festive edition includes a variety of seasonal games, starguests and a pantomime finale, in which Captain Hook gets his comeuppance from Peter Pan (Jim Davidson ), narrated by Su Pollard.

  • S19E11 Episode 11

    • January 3, 1998
    • BBC One

    More family teams go through their paces to win prizes from the conveyor belt. Tonight's games include dressing a model with three pieces of material, and the Essex dog display team showing the contestants how to negotiate an obstacle course.

  • S19E12 Episode 12

    • January 10, 1998
    • BBC One

    More family teams go through their paces. Tonight's guests include top hairdresser Nicky Clarke , keyboard star Rick Wakeman , and the first UK appearance of the US Marines Corps silent drill platoon.

  • S19E13 Episode 13

    • January 17, 1998
    • BBC One

    More family teams go through their paces in games which include formation dancing, and an antiques challenge with expert Eric Knowles. Plus guests Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball, and Big Break's John Virgo.

  • S19E14 Episode 14

    • January 24, 1998
    • BBC One

    More family teams go through their paces in a series of comical challenges. The cast of Scottish musical Shehallion joins tonight's show, which has a Scottish flavour in honour of Burns Night tomorrow.

  • S19E15 Episode 15

    • January 31, 1998
    • BBC One

    More family teams go through their paces in a series of comical challenges, this week featuring a dog obedience team, leg shaving, and printing with artist Tony Hart.

  • S19E16 Episode 16

    • February 7, 1998
    • BBC One

    More family teams go through their paces in a series of comical challenges.

  • S19E17 Episode 17

    • February 14, 1998
    • BBC One

    More family teams go through their paces in a series of comical challenges. Tonight conducting an orchestra with the help of Carl Davis.

  • S19E18 Episode 18

    • February 21, 1998
    • BBC One

    More family teams go through their paces in a series of comical challenges. Featuring the London Lights Cheerleaders and the English National Ballet.

  • S19E19 Episode 19

    • February 28, 1998
    • BBC One

    More family teams go through their paces in a series of comical challenges. Among the guests are American juggler Dick Franco , Eric Knowles from Antiques Roadshow and dancer Tim Flavin.

  • S19E20 Episode 20

    • February 7, 1998
    • BBC One

    In the final programme of the current series, Jim Davidson and Melanie Stace choose some of their favourite games which have featured previously, and put new contestants through their paces in tasks such as leading an aerobics class, body painting, and traditional Irish dancing with the cast of the musical Shehallion.

Season 20

  • S20E01 Episode 1

    • September 5, 1998
    • BBC One

    Jim Davidson returns with a fourth series of the show that tests the skills of family teams in a variety of light-hearted games. Guests include Bonnie Langford and cast members from the musical "Sweet Charity", who perform two numbers in a spectacular finale.

  • S20E02 Episode 2

    • September 12, 1998
    • BBC One

    Jim Davidson invites more family teams to test their skills in a variety of light-hearted games.

  • S20E03 Episode 3

    • September 19, 1998
    • BBC One

    Jim Davidson invites more family teams to test their skills in a variety of light-hearted games. W

  • S20E04 Episode 4

    • September 26, 1998
    • BBC One

    More family teams test their skills in a variety of light-hearted games. Hosted by Jim Davidson , with assistant Melanie Stace.

  • S20E05 Episode 5

    • October 3, 1998
    • BBC One

    More family teams test their skills in a variety of light-hearted games -tonight including plate-spinning and flower-arranging- with Jim Davidson and Melanie Stace. Guests on hand to help include antiques expert Eric Knowles.

  • S20E06 Episode 6

    • October 10, 1998
    • BBC One

    More family teams test their skills in a variety of light-hearted games hosted by Jim Davidson with assistant Melanie Stace.

  • S20E07 Episode 7

    • October 17, 1998
    • BBC One

    More family teams test their skills in a variety of light-hearted games -tonight including Bhangra and break-dancing, sculpting with sugar and making beer tankards on the potter's wheel.

  • S20E08 Episode 8

    • October 24, 1998
    • BBC One

    Tonight's challenges include controlling a mobile suitcase, assembling a paint brush, and performing a jazz routine in the style of the Keystone Cops. The finale features the Rockwood Dog Display team in a bizarre fashion show.

  • S20E09 Episode 9

    • October 31, 1998
    • BBC One

    More family teams test their skills in a variety of light-hearted games hosted by Jim Davidson. With assistant Melanie Stace and guests, hairdresser Nicky Clarke and artist Tony Hart.

  • S20E10 Episode 10

    • November 7, 1998
    • BBC One

    Family teams test their skills in a variety of light-hearted games - tonight including building paper boats, making monkeys from marzipan and dancing in a Brazilian carnival procession.

  • S20E11 Episode 11

    • November 14, 1998
    • BBC One

    More family teams test their skills in a variety of light-hearted games hosted by Jim Davidson. With assistant Melanie Stace , and guests including comedians Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball and operatic singer Renato.

  • S20E12 Episode 12

    • November 21, 1998
    • BBC One

    In a special edition, celebrities join members of the armed forces as they take part in a variety of games to raise money for Children in Need. Guests include Gloria Hunniford, Patsy Palmer and Status Quo. With Jim Davidson and Melanie Stace.

  • S20E13 Episode 13

    • November 28, 1998
    • BBC One

    More family teams test their skills in a variety of light-hearted games - tonight including rhythmic gymnastics with hoops, and a finale featuring Patti Boulaye's Sun Dancers. Hosted by Jim Davidson, with assistant Melanie Stace, and guests including Lionel Blair, Mike Batt, the Wombles and Burt Kwouk.

  • S20E14 Episode 14

    • December 5, 1998
    • BBC One

    Family teams test their skills in a variety of light-hearted games, including decorating an off-licence window. The guest list includes comic actor Stephen Lewis, former Olympic swimmer Duncan Goodhew and Changing Rooms' presenter Carol Smillie.

  • S20E15 Episode 15

    • December 12, 1998
    • BBC One

    Family teams test their skills in a variety of light-hearted games. Dancer Lionel Blair , comedian Jethro and a host of television puppets are on the guest list. Hosted by Jim Davidson , with assistant Melanie Stace.

  • S20E16 Episode 16 (Christmas Special)

    • December 19, 1998
    • BBC One

    A festive edition of the light-hearted family game show, including a challenge to shape Santa and Rudolph figures using fondant. This year's Generation Game pantomime features actor Brian Blessed, pianist Bobby Crush and comic Roger Kitter. Hosted by Jim Davidson, with assistant Melanie Stace.

  • S20E17 Episode 17

    • January 9, 1999
    • BBC One

    Tonight's challenges include stretching bread while preparing an Indian delicacy and crockery throwing, while the grand finale features a dance medley from the City Ballet of London. Joining host Jim Davidson and his assistant Melanie Stace are guests including Nigel Havers , Rick Wakeman, Kirsten O'Brien and Big Break's John Virgo.

  • S20E18 Episode 18

    • January 16, 1999
    • BBC One

    Family teams test their skills in a variety of light-hearted games, including a lacrosse challenge, a DIY test, and exercises in window-dressing and pricing valuable items. Guests include actors Jess Conrad and Stephen Lewis , and antiques expert Eric Knowles.

  • S20E19 Episode 19

    • January 23, 1999
    • BBC One

    Family members couple up for challenges, including wrapping themselves in seaweed and constructing an arch. Joining Jim Davidson and assistant Melanie Stace are Jeremy Spake of Airport, Change That designer Anna Ryder-Richardson and Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti.

  • S20E20 Episode 20

    • January 30, 1999
    • BBC One

    In the last show of this run, four familyteams playfavourite games selected from the series by host Jim Davidson and assistant Melanie Stace. Guests are entertainers Joe Brown and Joe Pasquale , Ground Force gardener Charlie Dimmock, EastEnders actress Wendy Richard and dance troupe the Roly Polys.

  • SPECIAL 0x44 The Best of Jim Davidson's Generation Game 96

    • March 14, 1998

    Jim Davidson and Melanie Stace introduce the first of two compilations featuring some of the best and funniest games and contestants from past series. Producer Jonathan Beazley

  • SPECIAL 0x45 The Best of Jim Davidson's Generation Game 97

    • March 21, 1998

    Jim Davidson and Melanie Stace introduce the second of two compilations featuring some of the best and funniest games and contestants from past series.

Season 21

  • S21E01 Episode 1

    • September 4, 1999

    This week's contestants make a splash in a paddling pool aerobic routine and cause havoc serving a meal using robotic arms. Guests include England rugby star Kyran Bracken and actress Bonnie Langford.

  • S21E02 Episode 2

    • September 11, 1999

    This evening's winning couples end the show performing numbers from the hit musical Oh! What a Night-with Kid Creole taking them through their paces.

  • S21E03 Episode 3

    • September 18, 1999

    There is a French theme to this week's entertainment, as contestants try to emulate Jean Pierre Blanchard 's portrait of Marilyn Monroe , and the Doris Dances troupe from Paris's Moulin Rouge who perform the cancan. A Zimbabwean gumboot dance and an ice cream cone contest are among the other challenges.

  • S21E04 Episode 4

    • September 25, 1999

    More couples take on light-hearted challenges in the family game show. Presented by Jim Davidson with Melanie Stace, and guests Wayne Sleep, Anna Ryder Richardson, Oliver Skeete and Stephen Lewis.

  • S21E05 Episode 5

    • October 2, 1999

    Family couples take on challenges including cossack-dancing and making candyfloss. Joining Jim Davidson and Melanie Stace are guests including pop band Cartoons.

  • S21E06 Episode 6

    • October 9, 1999

    More family couples attempt to master challenges which include dog obedience training, floral hat making and Apache dancing. Joining Jim Davidson and Melanie Stace on this week's show is comedian Freddie Davies.

  • S21E07 Episode 7

    • October 16, 1999

    Family couples from Yorkshire, Norfolk, Kent and the West Midlands attempt to master more unusual challenges, while the star guests joining Jim Davidson and Melanie Stace are sports agent Eric Hall and comic Joe Pasquale.

  • S21E08 Episode 8

    • October 23, 1999

    Family couples try to master bizarre challenges including Morris dancing and modelling lard while yodelling. Also the City Ballet of London perform the Neapolitan tarantella dance.

  • S21E09 Episode 9

    • October 30, 1999

    There's a Halloween theme to this week's show as family couples get to grips with spooky challenges. Guests include Lionel Blair and Anthea Turner.

  • S21E10 Episode 10

    • November 6, 1999

    Rhythmic gymnastics and preparing breakfast are two of the tasks awaiting this week's couples on the family game show.

  • S21E11 Episode 11

    • November 13, 1999

    Synchronised swimming, cocktail-shaking, salsa dancing and sausage-making are among the tasks awaiting this week's couples on Jim Davidson 's family game show.

  • S21E12 Episode 12

    • November 20, 1999

    Barn-dancing, tent-erecting and miming songs are among the tasks awaiting this week's couples on the family game show. Guests include Brian Blessed , his Mount Everest climbing partner Alan Hinkes , actor Ian Lavender and singer Charlotte Church.

  • S21E13 Episode 13

    • November 27, 1999

    Family couples attempt unusual challenges, and Jim Davidson performs a duet with his son Cameron.

  • S21E14 Episode 14 (Christmas Special)

    • December 25, 1999

    A festive edition of the light-hearted game show, including a challenge to complete the Royal Marines' arctic assault course and a cavalcade of guests including Rick Wakeman, Lawrence Dallaglio, Kathy Staff, Stephen Lewis and John Virgo.

  • S21E15 Episode 15 (New Year Special)

    • January 1, 2000

    Family couples attempt unusual challenges, including sword dancing with the Edinburgh Tattoo Ceilidh Dancers, a balloon ballet led by Jim Davidson and Barbara Windsor, assembling a Millennium Dome cake and performing a Wild West stunt routine.

  • S21E16 Episode 16

    • January 8, 2000

    Family couples attempt unusual challenges, including canine capers with Crufts champion Mary Ray and her dancing dogs, a farming implement guessing game and a Las Vegas-style feather finale.

  • S21E17 Episode 17

    • January 15, 2000

    Another four family couples attempt unusual challenges, including cocktail mixing and creating a canopy for a four-poster bed with Anna Ryder-Richardson, plus a finale of traditional Greek dancing.

  • S21E18 Episode 18

    • January 22, 2000

    Among the challenges facing tonight's family couples are emergency first aid with the Caister lifeboat crew, African ensemble dancing, and arranging a hanging basket under the supervision of Charlie Dimmock.

  • S21E19 Episode 19

    • January 29, 2000

    Kick-boxing aerobics, mud beauty treatments and a Danish pastry challenge face tonight's family couples as they fight for a place in the Broadway finale.

  • S21E20 Episode 20

    • February 5, 2000

    More family couples attempt unusual challenges, including candlemaking, marzipan modelling, balloon bursting and calypso dancing.

  • SPECIAL 0x46 The Best of Jim Davidson's Generation Game 98

    • July 1, 2000

    A look back at highlights from the last series of the family game show. Jim Davidson recalls some of his favourite comic moments.

Season 22

  • S22E01 Episode 1

    • October 7, 2000
    • BBC One

    Jim Davidson and Melanie Stace return with a new run of the family game show. Tonight's eight contestants will perform songs from a musical and execute a diamond theft.

  • S22E02 Episode 2

    • October 14, 2000
    • BBC One

    In tonight's family game show contestants brace themselves for a range of challenges when they perform with the Lights Cheerleaders, attempt a portrait of a Hollywood Icon and try a spot of African limbo dancing.

  • S22E03 Episode 3

    • October 21, 2000
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants prepare for a range of challenges when they try to sing in Italian while making gigantic pizzas.

  • S22E04 Episode 4

    • October 28, 2000
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants try a spot of belly dancing and make some scary faces with giant chocolate eggs before encountering a time warp with Doctor Who memorabilia.

  • S22E05 Episode 5

    • November 4, 2000
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants attempt to tile a bathroom wall, judged by Handy Andy Kane , join Army PTIs for some Edwardian style keep fit and attempt to souffle an omelette with the help of Howard Helmer

  • S22E06 Episode 6

    • November 18, 2000
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants attempt to win a conveyor belt of prizes as they face a challenge from celebrity florist Carl Wilde.

  • S22E07 Episode 7

    • November 25, 2000
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants face a challenge from celebrity cook Nancy Lamb and try to apply a face pack.

  • S22E08 Episode 8

    • December 2, 2000
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants are challenged by Jilly Goolden to identify fine wine from cheap plonk.

  • S22E09 Episode 9

    • December 9, 2000
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants meet rally team members Colin McRae and Nicky Gist and are challenged to perform a pit-stop tyre change.

  • S22E10 Episode 10

    • December 16, 2000
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants are challenged by top popsters Steps to perform a dance routine.

  • S22E11 Episode 11 (Christmas Special)

    • December 23, 2000
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants make a low-fat yule log with the help of Brian Blessed , and take up a dance challenge from S Club 7.

  • S22E12 Episode 12 (Near Year Special)

    • December 30, 2000
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants join the ranks of the famous Butlins Red Coats and try a spot of crepe tossing, before attempting some African dancing.

  • S22E13 Episode 13

    • January 6, 2001
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants face a challenge by antiques expert Eric Knowles.

  • S22E14 Episode 14

    • January 13, 2001
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants pick up a few tips from top hair stylist Trevor Sorbie.

  • S22E15 Episode 15

    • January 20, 2001
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants join the cast of the West End musical The Witches of Eastwick.

  • S22E16 Episode 16

    • January 27, 2001
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants are challenged to create a dolphin from sand and a swan out of lard.

  • S22E17 Episode 17

    • February 3, 2001
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants are put through their paces by the Royal Marines.

  • S22E18 Episode 18

    • February 10, 2001
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants prepare oriental rice with the expert help of top London chef, Roderick Claro and try a spot of traditional Chinese ribbon dancing.

  • S22E19 Episode 19

    • February 17, 2001
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants dance the tango and have fun with famous stars baby photos.

  • S22E20 Episode 20

    • February 24, 2001
    • BBC One

    The last of the current series sees contestants being put through their salsa dance-steps and getting tangled up trying to make plaited loaves.

Season 23

  • S23E01 Episode 1

    • September 8, 2001
    • BBC One

    The first of a new series of the family game show featuring new co-host Lea Kristensen. Among the challenges faced by contestants are singing along to Boogie Wonderland with Hearsay, creating a floral wedding dress with celebrity garden expert Carl Wilde and preparing a three-course Mexican meal. Ending with the famous conveyor belt.

  • S23E02 Episode 2

    • September 15, 2001
    • BBC One

    Continuing the series of the family game show. Mr Blobby lends the contestants a hand with challenges including making six chocolate eclairs in a minute.

  • S23E03 Episode 3

    • September 22, 2001
    • BBC One

    Lea Kristensen attempts to win over the suspicious Mr Blobby , while the contestants wrestle with challenges including completing an obstacle course on motorised loos.

  • S23E04 Episode 4

    • September 29, 2001
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants attempt to keep up with the Royal Navy's exercise regime, prepare Indian cuisine and try a spot of traditional Romanian dancing.

  • S23E05 Episode 5

    • October 6, 2001
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants indulge in a spot of welly-boot dancing with South Africa's Black Umfolozi and discover the art of kimono dressing.

  • S23E06 Episode 6

    • October 13, 2001
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants face challenges including beer-tapping, fencing and making Danish pastries.

  • S23E07 Episode 7

    • October 27, 2001
    • BBC One

    Challenges for tonight's eight contestants include plate-spinning, making a swiss roll and participating in a dance finale from the world famous Moulin Rouge.

  • S23E08 Episode 8

    • November 3, 2001
    • BBC One

    Challenges for tonight's eight contestants include making a traditional Cornish pasty, labelling parts of the body, and mastering a Russian Cossack dance.

  • S23E09 Episode 9 (Christmas Special)

    • December 23, 2001
    • BBC One

    Joining Jim Davidson and Lea Christensen in a seasonal edition of the family challenge series are S Club 7, Cannon and Ball, and Bungle, Zippy and George from Rainbow.

  • S23E10 Episode 10

    • January 5, 2002
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants paint a picture of Elton John and perform a marching and rifle drill to the tune of Robbie Williams's Rock DJ. With Lea Kristensen.

  • S23E11 Episode 11

    • January 12, 2002
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants keep fit with the Royal Marines, create an elaborate hairstyle from candyfloss, pitch a tent in a storm and parade down a fashion catwalk.

  • S23E12 Episode 12

    • January 19, 2002
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestants try a spot of belly dancing, attempt to make eight ice creams at once, and guess the prices of valuable movie memorabilia.

  • S23E13 Episode 13

    • January 26, 2002
    • BBC One

    Tonight's contestant challenges include dressing up as RNLI lifeboat crew members and dancing Cossack-style.

  • S23E14 Episode 14

    • January 9, 2002
    • BBC One

    The challenge is on this week for contestants to make four types of ravioli, construct a footballer out of balloons and warm-up with the English National Ballet. Meanwhile Jim Davidson finds out more about his co-host Lea Kristensen, and Mr Blobby gives a contestant a makeover.

  • S23E15 Episode 15

    • February 16, 2002
    • BBC One

    Jim Davidson invites contestants to morris dance and to read the weather with Sian Lloyd.

  • S23E16 Episode 16

    • February 23, 2002
    • BBC One

    Sir Henry Cooper is a guest this week when challenges include Scottish and Greek dancing.

  • S23E17 Episode 17

    • March 16, 2002
    • BBC One

    Singer Errol Brown is the guest this week as the contestants try their hands at dog handling, traditional kilt wrapping and an exotic Philippine coconut dance.

  • S23E18 Episode 18

    • April 6, 2002
    • BBC One

    The Magnets, the Planets and the Pink Review bring music and glamour to the show, while contestants try pebble dashing, making a Tamaka roll and painting Harry Potter.

  • S23E19 Episode 19

    • April 13, 2002
    • BBC One

    Joe Pasquale and Mr Blobby grace the last in the current series. Contestants try roof-thatching, making a "passion pudding", re-creating Rodin's famous The Kiss and Irish dancing with Riverdance.

  • S23E222 Episode 2

    • September 15, 2001
    • BBC One

  • S23E333 Episode 3

    • September 22, 2001
    • BBC One

  • S23E444 Episode 4

    • September 29, 2001
    • BBC One

  • S23E555 Episode 5

    • October 6, 2001
    • BBC One

  • S23E666 Episode 6

    • October 13, 2001
    • BBC One

  • S23E888 Episode 8

    • October 27, 2001
    • BBC One

  • S23E999 Episode 9

    • November 3, 2001
    • BBC One

  • S23E1000 Episode 10

    • November 10, 2001
    • BBC One

  • S23E1100 Episode 11

    • November 17, 2001
    • BBC One

  • S23E1200 Episode 12

    • November 24, 2001
    • BBC One

  • S23E1300 Episode 13

    • March 9, 2002
    • BBC One

  • S23E1400 Episode 14

    • March 16, 2002
    • BBC One

  • S23E1500 Episode 15

    • March 23, 2002
    • BBC One

  • S23E1600 Episode 16

    • March 30, 2002
    • BBC One

  • S23E1700 Episode 17

    • April 6, 2002
    • BBC One

  • S23E1800 Episode 18

    • April 13, 2002
    • BBC One

  • S23E999999 Episode 7

    • October 20, 2001
    • BBC One

    Challenges for tonight's eight contestants include plate-spinning, making a swiss roll and participating in a dance finale from the world famous Moulin Rouge.

  • SPECIAL 0x47 The Best of Jim Davidson's Generation Game 2002

    • April 20, 2002

    Jim Davidson takes a look back at highlights from his seventh and final series at the helm.

  • SPECIAL 0x48 Paul O'Grady Pilot

    • December 31, 2002

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Holiday Special

    • May 28, 1972
    • BBC One

    All the fun of the fair in a special holiday edition With family couples chosen from Britain's leading holiday resorts. Hostesses: Miss United Kingdom, Miss Blackpook, Miss Clacon and Miss Llandudno.

  • SPECIAL 0x15 Christmas 1976

    • December 25, 1976
    • BBC One

    A special Christmas Day edition starring Bruce Forsyth with Anthea Redfern. Family couples from all over the country compete in a test of their general knowledge, skill and ingenuity.

  • SPECIAL 0x16 Bruce's Choice (1) (Repeat of 5x01)

    • December 31, 1976
    • BBC One

    Bruce Forsyth invites you to join him as he watches one of his favourite editions of The Generation Game with Anthea Redfern.

  • SPECIAL 0x19 Christmas 1977

    • December 25, 1977
    • BBC One

    A special edition for Christmas Day starring Bruce Forsyth with Anthea Redfern. Family couples from all over the country compete in a test of their general knowledge, skill and ingenuity.

  • SPECIAL 0x20 Christmas Special

    • December 25, 1978
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x21 Series 8 Compilation

    • December 31, 1978
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x22 Easter Special

    • April 16, 1979
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x23 Holiday Special

    • September 1, 1979
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x24 Christmas Special

    • December 25, 1979
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x25 Series 9 Compilation

    • December 31, 1979
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x26 Easter Special

    • April 7, 1980
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x27 Christmas Special

    • December 25, 1980
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x28 Series 10 Compilation

    • December 31, 1980
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x29 Easter Special

    • April 20, 1981
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x30 Christmas Special

    • December 25, 1981
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x31 Series 11 Compilation

    • January 3, 1982
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x32 The Generation Game: Cuddly Toys and Conveyor Belts

    • September 1, 1999
    • BBC One

    Jim Davidson hosts a compilation of the funniest moments from the 21 years that the Generation Game has been running on BBC Television. It includes sequences with Bruce Forsyth, Larry Grayson and Jim Davidson himself with many of their co-hosts including Anthea Redfern and Isla St.Clair.

  • SPECIAL 0x33 Episode 1

    • September 16, 1972
    • BBC One

    Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Elizabeth Lamer John Junkin Jack Watling,Deborah Watling with hostess Anthea Redfern and family couples from all over the country.

  • SPECIAL 0x34 Bruce's Choice

    • December 31, 1977
    • BBC One

    Highlights from the 1977 series.

  • SPECIAL 0x35 Christmas Special 1995

    • December 25, 1995
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x37 Larry Grayson Pilot Show

    • June 8, 1978
    • BBC One

    Larry Grayson's pilot episode recorded on 8th June 1978

  • SPECIAL 0x38 Previous Season Highlights

    • September 7, 1991
    • BBC One

    In anticipation of the new series which starts next week, Bruce Forsyth and Rosemarie Ford tonight look back on some of their favourite memories last year.

  • SPECIAL 0x39 Previous Season Compilation

    • September 5, 1992
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x40 Previous Season Highlights

    • September 3, 1993
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x41 Previous Season Highlights

    • September 3, 1994
    • BBC One

  • SPECIAL 0x42 Bruce's Choice

    • October 22, 1977
    • BBC One