‘Tis rumoured my friends that the good old BBC are looking to make a nostalgic programme about the good old 1976 It’s A Knockout TV Game… can’t wait !!
The Huddersfield Daily has more about this on their news web site.
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Winter “It’s A Knockout” Aviemore c.1974
This is a nice compilation of clips and interviews based around the ‘winter sports’ version of Its A Knockout at Avimore – a regular venue for the old BBC games show… featuring Geoff Wilson and Stuart Hall.
“They didn’t realise at the time these were the best years of their lives… “
Su Pollard “Hi De Hi” on It’s A Knockout
Here’s a very old picture of the Hi De Hi Team in a Celebrity version of It’s A Knockout... can’t determine the year but will be 70′s….Here’s Su’s website.
BLOG ALERT: http://weareaknockout.wordpress.com
Remember this? 1976 Radio Times re-launches It’s A Knockout
Well what a fab blog post I just found that shows the Radio Times from 1976. It’s a great piece for the new BBC series of It’s A Knockout. With sections on all the fave presenters: Stuart Hall, David Vine, Eddie Waring, etc.
And there is a piece about saving water during the games because of the glorious ’76 summer that was blighted by drought (which you will remember featured heavily in the crazy antics ). Please have a read – it’ll bring back some memories and remind us just how great It’s A Knockout was in the UK back in the 70′s !!
‘It’s a Royal Knockout’ is Back !!
According to the ‘News Biscuit” – the BBC are considering a restage of the infamous ‘It’s a Royal Knockout’ as a fundraiser for the Duchess of York?
Here’ an extract but read it in full here >
Buckingham Palace has today announced plans to reprise the one-off ‘It’s a Royal Knockout’ tournament with all proceeds going to their favourite charity case, the Duchess of York.
‘If you are lucky enough to be born into privilege,’ said Prince Edward, the brains behind the original 1987 fundraiser, ‘then I think it’s beholden on you to try and give something back. Mummy really wants to give Fergie back, so fingers crossed we can raise enough to get her back on her feet and out of our hair for good.’
The evening’s entertainment will kick-off with a twist on the traditional greasy-pole challenge. Journalists from The Sun, The Mirror, The Mail and The Express will dress up as Arab sheikhs and attempt to gain access to Prince Andrew by running through a treacherous oil slick while attached to bungee ropes and delivering £500,000 in a briefcase to the Duchess of York…. more here >
It’s a Royal Knockout was a British slapstick television gameshow that aired in 1987, based on the original It’s a Knockout (the British version of Jeux Sans Frontieres) but including members of the British Royal Family.
The programme featured Princess Anne, Prince Edward and the Duke and Duchess of York as team captains, each representing a chosen charity and dressed in novelty costumes, and was hosted by Stuart Hall. BBC Radio 1 was there with Mike Smith doing the Breakfast Show and Steve Wright was there with The Radio 1 Roadshow.
WOW! A Great B&W Photo
The old and original ones are the best !!
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Archive Pictures: Its a Knockout in Huddersfield
SF7JGZXCFAQS : Well – what a find… some very old It’s A Knockout production pictures have been published here: “The Huddersfield Daily Examiner“.
Its A Knockout Memorabilia
WOW! I found a web page that lists LOADS of IT’s A KNOCKOUT MEMORABILIA – including board games, mugs, DVDs, T-Shirts, programs, magazines, books and trophies. Well yes it’s a bit nostalgic and indilgent but have a look !! There’s some old faces there.
And the same web site has a feature with pictures about the infamous ‘It’s A Knockout’ Royal Gala event – apprently raising 1 million punds for charity (a lot of money in 1987). Check out the list of famous celebs you also took part at the time.
YouTube Showing It’s A Knockout Games
There are many YouTube Channels and videos about Its A Knockout, including vintage footage from the BBC.
Here is the “We Are a Knockout” Channel showing a family fun day in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire. You can see the various aspects of a typical Its A Knockout Event – intro, warm-ups, teams, games and trophies.
A Memory Blast.. The It’s A Knockout Theme Tune
Ahhh it takes you back …. LISTEN TO THIS rendition of the happy upbeat theme tune form the BBC’s Its A Knockout. The tune “Bean Bag” was originally written and performed by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass who still have a dedicated web site here.
Let’s Be Frank! – Its a Knockout Stamp
Recently spotted on Ebay….
..a rare franked letter from 1971 – depicting the great International Heat of It’s a Knockout in Blackpool known as Jeux Sans Frontieres.
Get your bids in !
‘SkoolDays’ web site has a list and dates of all the International Heats and Finals across Europe. I see Aviemore, Crystal Palace and Scunthorpe get a mention.
You can still take part in your own private Its A Knockout Competitions across the land by hiring the event yourself… get some teams together at work (team Building) with friends and family.. it really is just a FANTASTIC DAY OUT !!
http://www.its-a-knockout.co.uk/history.htm
It’s A Knockout Video
Well courtesy of YouTube here is a compilation of It’s A Knockout games… funny !!
Enjoy! (contains adult language)