Catchphrase series 1 episode 1 TVS Production 1986. The TVS logo is a registered trademark of Steve Woodgate, CEO of TVS Television. www.tvstelevisi...
Just seeing this in 2021 I remember being a young kid watching this on a big brown boxed tv with a coat hanger as an aerial, funny thing is I remember this like it was yesterday but was 35 years ago. Good old days eh watching this kinda tv while having dinner then getting ready for bed. Love it
It's amazing to see how the world has changed in my own lifetime. I watched this as a kid, and watching it now its so striking how a lot of Roy's 'jokes' would so not be allowed now. The way he talks to Christene. 😅
The only reason Challenge TV does not show any of the early episodes made by TVS - Television South is because the TVS archive was bought up after they lost their ITV franchise and between Fox TV & Disney owning the archive, they lost the paper work that was needed for them to be broadcast. So as of this most of the TVS productions won't ever get shown again, there has been talk that as of the lost paper work Disney had all the TVS Production skipped.
Thank you very much for uploading the TVS version of Catchphrase because I enjoyed it when I was very, very, very, very young. It would be nice If the TVS era of Catchphrase and other TVS programmes are released onto DVD someday because that'll be good although there might be future generations of TVS buffs who would be more than interested in watching TVS programmes like this.
You're welcome, it's unlikely that a game show would come out on DVD, but even less chance for a TVS Production due to the lost paper work. There is even talks that most of the TVS programmes were skipped by the current owners.
My dad loves this programme. Watched it from day one. Memories of Butlins Skeggy holidays in our touring caravan. Now ex Redcoat Stephen Mulhern presents it. Coincidence lol
Nice to see that it was successful in the UK. Unfortunately, the same couldn't be said for the US. It only lasted in syndication there from September 1985 to January 1986 with Art James as host.
Being aired on a major terrestrial channel helped yes, but so was a lot of rubbish, that's where Roy Walker comes in, he was a brilliant host and a massive part as to how this became so popular
I'll also add this was a direct copy of the US version. The only exception is in the US you didn't get any money for answering the toss up you had to answer the Super Catch Phrase (called the bonus here) to win all the banked money in that round.
I have to wonder seeing our (US) version before, if it mighta ran longer under this format than the one they used. Between that and the time given to think before guessing the super catch phrase, seemed like it bogged the show down a little bit.
It's too bad the show wasn't a hit in America, where it was originally created. After seeing how successful it was across the pond, I'm amazed they don't bring it back here in the States, although they DID try in 2006, but it didn't sell. Maybe they can try again someday. By the way, does anyone know if the UK series ever mentioned the shows American roots or creators Steve Radosh and Marty Pasetta?
On 9 October 2012, ITV announced that it had ordered a full series, with Stephen Mulhern as presenter.[6] The series will contain eight episodes, each of 45 minutes in length, to be aired in a Saturday-night timeslot from early 2013,[7][8] before Mulhern returns to his Britain's Got More Talent duties."
I know Nick. He squandered his winnings on drugs and partying too much back in the day. Nowadays he wonders around the town, drunk on whatever handouts he can get from begging. Sometimes he has to do gentleman "favours", in order to get his next fix. Fame and fortune ruined him. A sad story for you. God bless you Nick!
On wikipedia it says "2013 revival There had been talk that ITV would bring back the show in late 2012. The successful pilot was made by STV Productions on 27 August 2012 at The London Studios.[4] According to Broadcast, the original format will remain, although the show will be updated with new 3D graphics and a new concluding game.[5]
Matt Naismith It’s a generic 70s computer “computing” sound effect, heard in the background of sci-fi shows of the time. Probably created by shortening synthesised notes into looped patterns.
A sobering point I read yesterday on Facebook... Chris Perry, the head of archive TV group Kaleidoscope, confirmed on their Facebook page that the entire TVS archive is now officially listed as "missing" after Disney confirmed it doesn't exist in their archive!!! They have repeatedly answered to several requests that these programmes are listed as "missing", "wiped", "not extant", and this has happened in the past 10 years as those programmes were listed as existing in an inventory made just before Disney inherited the TVS archive. :( ITV Leeds and various other organisations physically hold some TVS material (although of course don't actually own copyright or the rights to broadcast those programmes), but collectively they don't hold all of it, even most of the episodes of Knights of God are now only officially existing as Betamax off-airs! :( So the TVS material being uploaded to this channel and elsewhere may well be the *only* surviving copies of those episodes of the programmes being uploaded!
I saw that as well, not good news at all, just have to hope that someone made copies of the show at the time or worked for TVS and did some transfers from the masters. Some TVS stuff does come up on tapes I get from time to time but not that much. Fox/Disney have made a right old mess of the TVS archive.
@@ADCTVCollection I remember when Sandi Toksvig was a guest on The Jonathan Ross Show, JR introduced a clip from No.73 saying "we literally had to rescue this from skip in Maidstone just as they were throwing them all out".
Didn't remember going to the break in the middle of the round though: thought it always ended at the end of a round. Also when did Mr Chips get his name?
Very long shot question. I've been trying to find an episode of Catchphrase and it's proving impossible. The 60 second quiz at the end, there once was an episode featuring a kind of graveyard and a pot of coffee. All I can recall is the person frantically getting the answer wrong saying things like "coffee by the graveside". I remember dying laughing with my family and have been trying to locate it. I don't suppose it rings any bells? Thanks
+stevecamp06 Sorry that does not ring any bells that, with so many episodes it's not going to be easy to find, it could be one of the Carlton episodes.
Technically not, this came after the US version, which was the original state of Catchphrase. So, the first Catchphrase would be the first episode of that.
Just seeing this in 2021
I remember being a young kid watching this on a big brown boxed tv with a coat hanger as an aerial, funny thing is I remember this like it was yesterday but was 35 years ago. Good old days eh watching this kinda tv while having dinner then getting ready for bed. Love it
Oh the nostalgia! I loved this when I was a kid!
I was 6 years old in 1986.
Same here. I always remember watching this every Saturday when it was on ITV back in the day.
It's amazing to see how the world has changed in my own lifetime. I watched this as a kid, and watching it now its so striking how a lot of Roy's 'jokes' would so not be allowed now. The way he talks to Christene. 😅
Probably the reason Challenge don't broadcast these early seasons anymore.
The only reason Challenge TV does not show any of the early episodes made by TVS - Television South is because the TVS archive was bought up after they lost their ITV franchise and between Fox TV & Disney owning the archive, they lost the paper work that was needed for them to be broadcast. So as of this most of the TVS productions won't ever get shown again, there has been talk that as of the lost paper work Disney had all the TVS Production skipped.
I couldn't believe it. He jokes about how unusual it is for a woman to be an accountant and then follows up with a joke about a strip club!
"It's good but it's not right" 😂
Wow nostalgia, miss the 80's when I was born it was the best time
I used to really like this show it was a big favourite of mine the 80s were awesome and so were the 70s.
Now that's surreal - I watched the same catchphrase being asked in this clip, and on the TV in a Series 10 episode at exactly the same time!
Thank you very much for uploading the TVS version of Catchphrase because I enjoyed it when I was very, very, very, very young. It would be nice If the TVS era of Catchphrase and other TVS programmes are released onto DVD someday because that'll be good although there might be future generations of TVS buffs who would be more than interested in watching TVS programmes like this.
You're welcome, it's unlikely that a game show would come out on DVD, but even less chance for a TVS Production due to the lost paper work. There is even talks that most of the TVS programmes were skipped by the current owners.
Often just￡5 per catchphrase correct.
My dad loves this programme. Watched it from day one. Memories of Butlins Skeggy holidays in our touring caravan. Now ex Redcoat Stephen Mulhern presents it. Coincidence lol
This is the original version of Catchphrase which I love and prefer to watch NOT the really modern silly version today
What an excellent second bonus catchphrase solved quicky by Nick!
Excellent opening credits and theme...and the TVS ident
Nice to see that it was successful in the UK. Unfortunately, the same couldn't be said for the US. It only lasted in syndication there from September 1985 to January 1986 with Art James as host.
I've Used To Love Watched Catchphrase On ITV When I Was A Kid. X
AHHH!! Shouting at the screen for the place in the sun!! It was the easiest!!!!
Love watching this every Friday evening wow
Strange that this show only lasted half a season here in the US but lasted much longer in various incarnations across the pond.
It was aired on a network as opposed to syndication as was the case in the US.
Being aired on a major terrestrial channel helped yes, but so was a lot of rubbish, that's where Roy Walker comes in, he was a brilliant host and a massive part as to how this became so popular
Thanks, I'm looking forward to seeing the new series.
Thanks for all these. Brilliant game show. Looking forward to its revival in March!
Funky intro tune - tick
Computer Graphics - tick
Guests made fun of - tick
Can't beat old game shows, and I'm twelve!
Now 18
You were born too late.
@@russellthompson9271 yeah the 80's were the best time
A Legendary Gameshow was born.
"Big money. Big Prizes"
"Ted. Please tell about tonight's holiday star prize."
Its interesting to see how catchphrase has changed over the years
did anyone notice Nick's score decreased when they announced that they were going on a commercial break?
Minus 100 quid for the mullet.
Oh, it turns out when he solved the previous catchphrase, they added £300 instead of £150, which they fixed.
I'll also add this was a direct copy of the US version. The only exception is in the US you didn't get any money for answering the toss up you had to answer the Super Catch Phrase (called the bonus here) to win all the banked money in that round.
I have to wonder seeing our (US) version before, if it mighta ran longer under this format than the one they used. Between that and the time given to think before guessing the super catch phrase, seemed like it bogged the show down a little bit.
I remember seeing Series 1 and Series 2 of Catchphrase on the Family Channel and later Challenge Multiple times between 1996 and 1998
That bell before they are allowed to buzz ruined it, she probably knew most of the answers before him but has slower reactions to the bell
Apparently that was to stop them giving away too much money.
When Nick said 'DIY in bed' Christine couldn't stop pissing herself laughing LOL
Has anyone EVER completed the Super Catchphrase going diagonal?
I know there was one but it was a behind the scenes video.
It's too bad the show wasn't a hit in America, where it was originally created. After seeing how successful it was across the pond, I'm amazed they don't bring it back here in the States, although they DID try in 2006, but it didn't sell. Maybe they can try again someday.
By the way, does anyone know if the UK series ever mentioned the shows American roots or creators Steve Radosh and Marty Pasetta?
Roy Walker looks so young here compared to the episode with Marita vs Sean.
This was filmed 8 years before the snake charmer episode.
NessLover94 this was before the infamous snake charmer episode
"Concentrate! Here we go." 🤣
Roy is really flirting with Christine, that smooth devil 😈
I wish Challenge could show the TVS series again, and also show the later series of Catchphrase when there were 3 contestants on each show.
The UK version fixed the US version, with a correct guess won money and a guess, and not just a guess (with the correct answer adds to the pot).
Yeah, and it will be EVERY Sunday on ITV. I just think it's my favourite gameshow.
The new Catchphrase is too loud, too complicated, and Mulhern has no class.
2:22-2:33 You'd never get away with comments like this now.
Yeah. Most people are a bunch of spineless snowflakes now. It's sad.
thank you 🙂
It's next Sunday at 6:45pm on ITV
I was 6 years old in 1986.
On 9 October 2012, ITV announced that it had ordered a full series, with Stephen Mulhern as presenter.[6] The series will contain eight episodes, each of 45 minutes in length, to be aired in a Saturday-night timeslot from early 2013,[7][8] before Mulhern returns to his Britain's Got More Talent duties."
Love this show,l am rubbish lol
in america the host calls the catchphrase where you have to buzz in "toss-up catchphrase" - strange why that name never caught on over here
I know Nick. He squandered his winnings on drugs and partying too much back in the day. Nowadays he wonders around the town, drunk on whatever handouts he can get from begging. Sometimes he has to do gentleman "favours", in order to get his next fix. Fame and fortune ruined him. A sad story for you. God bless you Nick!
That's awful. I hope his fortunes change soon... seems like such a bright guy with a lot going for him here.
@@georgemillman6774this was '86...hes probably 70 now
1:05 This Is My Favourite Scene In The Show. Thanks Mate. X
Way to go. I waited a long time to see some old episodes.
Wow! Just wow!
Does anybody notice that at 17:51 where Christine buzzed in right before the bell is sound and it should've let Nick have a turn
0:11 My favourite version of the Catchphrase theme. Epic at 0:43.
Glad to see the TVS ident left on at the start
I like the square disappear sound effect
Yes got loads more. Will upload more when time allows.
8:25 Some technical problems with Nick's score
Daym. Being a whamen in the 80's was tough.
NeonVisual 02:30....yep very cringy she’s not that attractive...but that’s not the point,eh?
The new catchphrase starts this Sunday night on itv
Plot twist:
Christine was disposed of literally.
Tubewings Ready Money Round doesn't come on until Season 2.
Just checked it's next Sunday it starts at 6:45pm
On wikipedia it says "2013 revival
There had been talk that ITV would bring back the show in late 2012. The successful pilot was made by STV Productions on 27 August 2012 at The London Studios.[4] According to Broadcast, the original format will remain, although the show will be updated with new 3D graphics and a new concluding game.[5]
It's the 1st one in the UK 1986, the USA had a series in 1985 but was cancelled after 13 episodes.
Ok thanks, i'm sure when i looked on Wikipedia before it said 13 but it does say 65 now. the info on there changes so much.
Yeah, and it will be EVERY Sunday on ITV. I just think it's my favourite and most popular gameshow.
3:28 That's where Jimmy Carr pinched it.
Wow.
8:50 what a lad
Continuity Announcer is Andrea Boardman
Haha, the Concorde
It starts next Sunday at 6:45pm
Five years ago you bought these old fashioned episodes of Catchphrase on here.
At 0:31 there is a sound effect within the theme tube. I've heard it some where else and I'm sure it's got a specific name?
Matt Naismith It’s a generic 70s computer “computing” sound effect, heard in the background of sci-fi shows of the time. Probably created by shortening synthesised notes into looped patterns.
If the current owners of this era of Catchphrase weren't so awkward and cocky, Challenge TV would easily get the rights to all the TVS gameshows!
The belief is that the master tapes were junked a few years ago when Disney bought the TVS archive.
Looks like the GFX Engine was made from BBC Model B Hardware!
I beleve the original series graphics were done with commdore amegas
Looks like 16 bit graphics so my guess is the Commodore Amiga. The Amiga released in 1985
0:39 drum roll
A sobering point I read yesterday on Facebook...
Chris Perry, the head of archive TV group Kaleidoscope, confirmed on their Facebook page that the entire TVS archive is now officially listed as "missing" after Disney confirmed it doesn't exist in their archive!!! They have repeatedly answered to several requests that these programmes are listed as "missing", "wiped", "not extant", and this has happened in the past 10 years as those programmes were listed as existing in an inventory made just before Disney inherited the TVS archive. :( ITV Leeds and various other organisations physically hold some TVS material (although of course don't actually own copyright or the rights to broadcast those programmes), but collectively they don't hold all of it, even most of the episodes of Knights of God are now only officially existing as Betamax off-airs! :(
So the TVS material being uploaded to this channel and elsewhere may well be the *only* surviving copies of those episodes of the programmes being uploaded!
I saw that as well, not good news at all, just have to hope that someone made copies of the show at the time or worked for TVS and did some transfers from the masters. Some TVS stuff does come up on tapes I get from time to time but not that much. Fox/Disney have made a right old mess of the TVS archive.
@@ADCTVCollection I remember when Sandi Toksvig was a guest on The Jonathan Ross Show, JR introduced a clip from No.73 saying "we literally had to rescue this from skip in Maidstone just as they were throwing them all out".
Sandi Toksvig appears on the Paul O'Grady Show in 2007 and that was said too. ruclips.net/video/ECbTnnIIjNY/видео.html
5:49 DUCK CRUTCH
Didn't remember going to the break in the middle of the round though: thought it always ended at the end of a round. Also when did Mr Chips get his name?
He looks like a computer chip.
Art James said that, in the U.S. version.
17:43 Wait, Christine came in before the bell! Why did Walker give it to her?
Thanks for uploading this video.
Something sus happened. Nick had 685 pounds before the break then after the break finished nick now has 535🤨
08:25 - butterfingers in charge of Nick's bank
And at 11:41: giving him £300 instead of £150! Well done for sorting it instead of cutting and re-recording though.
DIY in bed.
Haha!!
23:09 ELECTRONIC ARTS
Not the one you're thinking of!
@@SamHodkin23 Oh yes it is!
Very long shot question. I've been trying to find an episode of Catchphrase and it's proving impossible. The 60 second quiz at the end, there once was an episode featuring a kind of graveyard and a pot of coffee. All I can recall is the person frantically getting the answer wrong saying things like "coffee by the graveside". I remember dying laughing with my family and have been trying to locate it. I don't suppose it rings any bells? Thanks
+stevecamp06 Sorry that does not ring any bells that, with so many episodes it's not going to be easy to find, it could be one of the Carlton episodes.
+TVSproductions82 Appreciate the reply. Did Roy Walker appear in the Carlton episodes? I am almost certain he was the host for this show.
+stevecamp06 Roy Walker did the Carlton ones from 1994-1999
Is really First Catchphrase in history?
Technically not, this came after the US version, which was the original state of Catchphrase. So, the first Catchphrase would be the first episode of that.
What time? as i can't find it on the radio times website.
0:09 - 0:11 PIPE DREAM.
Which year did this show aired on the Family Channel
Series 1 was shown on the Family Channel in 1995
In the new one you can win up to £50,000
19:05
Nick won with £2435 but as he lost the Super Catchphrase got an extra £100 (£25 for each catchphrase he got right)
+Anthony Hobson And probably the reason why the cash got cut after a few episodes, the IBA must have been having a field day!
Thanks for ruining it!
Spoiler alert!!
You think this episode is why they added the "Ready Money Round"?
Tubewings season 2 was the debut of the ready money round
£100 to start? I thought it's £50!
And at the £200 bonus, Nick's got X-ray Vision! 1 square, a quick £200 for him.
answer: Crying over spilled milk (the show got spilled wrong)
cool game show but creepy pictures
Is this the very first episode of Catchphrase?
cupcakefairy87 yes
it was canceled after 65 episodes over 13 weeks.
most of them look like the us version
Most of the videos are the same.
is it actually coming back!? :D
Duck crutch?
4:56 is that Mr Chips??
Yes.
Wow, Christine, you played terribly.
Duck crutch ewww