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JamesG · 02-27-2023, 10:40 PM

Stephen Fry to Host "Jeopardy!" for ITV in U.K.
by Georg Szalai
February 27, 2023

Stephen Fry will host a British version of hit quiz show "Jeopardy!" for ITV 1 and ITVX this fall.

“The weekday entertainment show will provide nostalgia for fans of the format, while introducing the family quiz show to a brand-new audience,” ITV said Monday.

Produced by Whisper North, the 20 episodes, each an hour long, will see contestants tapping into their general knowledge to win rounds and stay in the game.

“The new show will allow participants to play an extra round compared to the original format, increasing the stakes for the players,” ITV said. “The American classic first came to screens in the U.K. in the 1980s, but now ITV and Stephen Fry are set to bring a modern twist to the culturally iconic game show.”

Said Fry: “In the United States, Jeopardy! is a phenomenon like no other. Whenever I’m in America, I do my damnedest to catch it every weekday. The idea of hosting it here in the U.K. makes me dizzy with delight. Such a dedicated quizzing nation as ours will, I hope, welcome this uniquely beguiling and endlessly rewarding game.”

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv...in-1235335336/

JamesG · 04-18-2023, 06:41 AM

Stephen Fry Confirmed for Australian "Jeopardy!" Reboot
by Max Goldbart
April 18, 2023

"Jeopardy!" is officially heading Down Under. The iconic NBC gameshow’s international revival continues apace and Stephen Fry, the host of ITV’s upcoming British version, has been confirmed to helm for Channel 9.

Badged "Jeopardy! Australia", the Australian version will be filmed in Manchester around the same time as the British version, but feature Australian contestants, with Sony-backed Whisper North producing both.

It will be forged as six primetime specials and Channel 9 has also acquired the 20 UK episodes, which have been commissioned by ITV.

https://deadline.com/2023/04/stephen...ot-1235329338/

02-27-2023, 10:40 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,032	Stephen Fry to Host ITV's "Jeopardy!" *Stephen Fry to Host "Jeopardy!" for ITV in U.K.* by Georg Szalai February 27, 2023 Stephen Fry will host a British version of hit quiz show "Jeopardy!" for ITV 1 and ITVX this fall. “The weekday entertainment show will provide nostalgia for fans of the format, while introducing the family quiz show to a brand-new audience,” ITV said Monday. Produced by Whisper North, the 20 episodes, each an hour long, will see contestants tapping into their general knowledge to win rounds and stay in the game. “The new show will allow participants to play an extra round compared to the original format, increasing the stakes for the players,” ITV said. “The American classic first came to screens in the U.K. in the 1980s, but now ITV and Stephen Fry are set to bring a modern twist to the culturally iconic game show.” Said Fry: “In the United States, Jeopardy! is a phenomenon like no other. Whenever I’m in America, I do my damnedest to catch it every weekday. The idea of hosting it here in the U.K. makes me dizzy with delight. Such a dedicated quizzing nation as ours will, I hope, welcome this uniquely beguiling and endlessly rewarding game.” https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv...in-1235335336/ Attached Images

04-18-2023, 06:41 AM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,032	*Stephen Fry Confirmed for Australian "Jeopardy!" Reboot* by Max Goldbart April 18, 2023 "Jeopardy!" is officially heading Down Under. The iconic NBC gameshow’s international revival continues apace and Stephen Fry, the host of ITV’s upcoming British version, has been confirmed to helm for Channel 9. Badged "Jeopardy! Australia", the Australian version will be filmed in Manchester around the same time as the British version, but feature Australian contestants, with Sony-backed Whisper North producing both. It will be forged as six primetime specials and Channel 9 has also acquired the 20 UK episodes, which have been commissioned by ITV. https://deadline.com/2023/04/stephen...ot-1235329338/