Jeux Sans Frontières

★ 8.7 /10 3 votes

May 26, 1965 - August 23, 1999 33 Seasons 246 Episodes Ended

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Overview

Jeux Sans Frontières was a Europe-wide television game show. In English-speaking countries, the show is also known as It's a Knockout, the title of the BBC's domestic version. In its original conception, it was broadcast from 1965 to 1999 under the auspices of the European Broadcasting Union and featured teams from different European countries in outlandish costumes competing to complete bizarre tasks in funny games. The original series run ended in 1982 but was revived a few years later with a different complexion of nations and hosted by smaller broadcasters. In the United Kingdom, participants came from the heats of It's a Knockout. The original presenter was Mcdonald Hobley, but he stayed for just one season before handing over to Katie Boyle, who in turn was replaced by David Vine and Eddie Waring. It was not until 1971 that the presenter most associated with the role, Stuart Hall, took over presenting the UK heats and also provided the British commentary for the international version along with Waring, who was better known as the BBC's Rugby League commentator. Wales had its own team between 1991 and 1994 and the programme was broadcast on S4C in Welsh by Iestyn Garlick.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1965 • 9 Episodes

Season 2

1966 • 13 Episodes

Season 3

1967 • 7 Episodes

Season 4

1968 • 5 Episodes

Season 5

1969 • 6 Episodes

Season 6

1970 • 8 Episodes

Season 7

1971 • 8 Episodes

Season 8

1972 • 8 Episodes

Season 11

1975 • 6 Episodes

Season 12

1976 • 8 Episodes

Season 13

1977 • 4 Episodes

Season 14

1977 • 8 Episodes

Season 15

1978 • 4 Episodes

Season 16

1978 • 8 Episodes

Season 17

1979 • 4 Episodes

Season 18

1979 • 7 Episodes

Season 19

1980 • 5 Episodes

Season 20

1980 • 8 Episodes

Season 21

1981 • 5 Episodes

Season 22

1981 • 8 Episodes

Season 23

1982 • 8 Episodes

Season 24

1988 • 9 Episodes

Season 25

9 Episodes

Season 26

2 Episodes

Season 27

9 Episodes

Season 28

1 Episode

Season 29

1991 • 11 Episodes

Season 30

1992 • 6 Episodes

Season 31

1992 • 11 Episodes

Season 32

1993 • 11 Episodes

Season 33

1994 • 11 Episodes

Season 34

1995 • 11 Episodes

Season 38

1999 • 8 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Guy Lux, Claude Savarit
                                

                                    Network
                                    BBC One
                                

                                    Type
                                    Video
                                

                                    Rating
                                    8.7/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    FR
                                

                                    Country
                                    France
                                

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jeux Sans Frontières about?

Jeux Sans Frontières was a Europe-wide television game show. In English-speaking countries, the show is also known as It's a Knockout, the title of the BBC's domestic version. In its...

How many seasons does Jeux Sans Frontières have?

Jeux Sans Frontières has 33 seasons with 246 episodes.

When did Jeux Sans Frontières premiere?

Jeux Sans Frontières premiered on May 26, 1965.

Is Jeux Sans Frontières still running?

No, Jeux Sans Frontières has ended. The final episode aired on August 23, 1999.

Where can I watch Jeux Sans Frontières?

Jeux Sans Frontières originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created Jeux Sans Frontières?

Jeux Sans Frontières was created by Guy Lux.

What is the rating of Jeux Sans Frontières?

Jeux Sans Frontières has a rating of 8.7/10 based on user reviews.