Eyes down, fingers on buzzers, and pay attention, because there’s some quizzing to be done, with a big prize up for grabs! The quizzing comes via classic British game shows, while the prize equates to ‘entertainment’, as well as ‘a sense of satisfaction’.

Sound like something you can get on board? Then maybe you should check out some British quiz and game shows!

The Brits love quizzes and over the decades have built up a wealth of great quiz TV shows. Should you wish to seek some out, then take a look at the list below for inspiration.

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List of over 60 British game shows

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Below is a list of over 60 British quiz shows and game shows. Should you be in the mood for something to stretch your brain and tickle your mind, these could be the shows for you.

  • The £100K Drop (2010 – 2019)
  • 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012 – Present)
  • A League of Their Own (2010 – 2025)
  • A Question of Sport (1970 – 2023)
  • Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? (2007 – 2010)
  • The Bank Job (2012)
  • Blockbusters (1983 – 1993)
  • Bob’s Full House (1984 – 1990)
  • BrainTeaser (2002 – 2007)
  • Bullseye (1981 – 1995)
  • Catchphrase (2003 – Present)
  • Celebrity Juice (2008 – 2022)
  • Celebrity Squares (1993 – 1997)
  • Chain Letters (1987 – 1997)
  • The Chase (2009 – Present)
  • Cleverdicks (2012)
  • Cluedo (1990 – 1993)
  • The Colour of Money (2009)
  • Countdown (1982 – Present)
  • Crosswits (1985 – 1998)
  • The Crystal Maze (1990 – 1995)
  • The Cube (2009 – 2021)
  • Dale’s Supermarket Sweep (1993 – 2007)
  • Deal or No Deal (2005 – 2016)
  • Dirty Money (2002)
  • Distraction (2003 – 2004)
  • Don’t Forget the Lyrics! (2008 – 2009)
  • Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush (1994 – 1995)
  • Eggheads (2003 – 2023)
  • Every Second Counts (1986 – 1993)
  • Family Fortunes (1980 – 2002)
  • Fifteen to One (1988 – 2003)
  • Fort Boyard (1998 – 2001)
  • Going for Gold (1987 – 1996)
  • Golden Balls (2007 – 2009)
  • Have I Got News for You (1990 – Present)
  • High Stakes (2011)
  • Jeopardy! (2024 – Present)
  • The Krypton Factor (1977 – 1995)
  • Lily Savage’s Blankety Blank (1997 – 2002)
  • Lucky Ladders (1988 – 1993)
  • Mastermind (1972 – Present)
  • The Million Pound Drop (2010 – 2019)
  • Mock the Week (2005 – 2022)
  • Name That Tune (1976 – 1998)
  • Night Fever (1997 – 2002)
  • Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996 – 2015)
  • Only Connect (2008 – Present)
  • Play Your Cards Right (1994 – 1999)
  • Pointless (2009 – Present)
  • QI (2003 – Present)
  • Richard Osman’s House of Games (2017 – Present)
  • Shooting Stars (1993 – 2011)
  • Strike It Lucky (1986 – 1996)
  • Strike It Rich (1996 – 1999)
  • Take Your Pick! (1992 – 1999)
  • Takeover Bid (1990 – 1991)
  • They Think It’s All Over (1995 – 2006)
  • Tipping Point (2012 – Present)
  • University Challenge (1994 – Present)
  • The Weakest Link (2000 – 2012)
  • Wheel of Fortune (1988 – 2001)
  • Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (1998 – 2014)
  • Would I Lie to You? (2007 – Present)

Seek out the above shows through streaming or TV reruns, and you’ll have all the British quiz action you could ever need.

Image: ©Channel 4
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Alex is a writer, editor, and blogger specialising in movies, TV, comics, retro toys, and general geekery. He is a championing voice in nerd content, an expert in pop culture, and a trusted movie critic who publishes new reviews on a weekly basis. After graduating with a degree in film & television studies from the University of Derby in the UK, Alex went on to study journalism in Sheffield, before acquiring NCTJ accreditation. Prior to a career in blogging, Alex was a magazine editor, a senior copywriter, a features writer, and a freelancer.

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