Overview

Wheel of Fortune is a British television game show created by Merv Griffin. Contestants compete to solve word puzzles, similar to those used in Hangman, to win cash and prizes. The title refers to the show's giant carnival wheel that contestants spin throughout the course of the game to determine their cash and/or prizes. The programme aired between 19 July 1988 and 21 December 2001 and was produced by Scottish Television for the ITV network and mostly follows the same general format from the original version of the programme from the United States.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1988 11 Episodes

Series 2

1989 16 Episodes

Series 3

0 Episodes

Series 4

1992 1 Episode

Series 5

1993 1 Episode

Series 6

1994 1 Episode

Series 7

1995 1 Episode

Series 8

1996 1 Episode

Series 9

1997 50 Episodes

Series 10

0 Episodes

Series 11

1999 73 Episodes

Series 12

0 Episodes

Series 13

0 Episodes

Series 14

0 Episodes

Key Information

Created By Merv Griffin
Network ITV1
Type Talk Show
Rating 8.0/10
Language EN
Country United Kingdom

Cast & Crew

Jenny Powell

Jenny Powell

Self - Co-host

John Leslie

Self - Host

Bradley Walsh

Bradley Walsh

Self - Host

Nicky Campbell

Nicky Campbell

Self - Host

Carol Smillie

Carol Smillie

Self - Co-host

Angela Ekaette

Self - Co-host

Paul Hendy

Self - Host

Terri Seymour

Self - Co-host

Frequently Asked Questions

Wheel of Fortune is a British television game show created by Merv Griffin. Contestants compete to solve word puzzles, similar to those used in Hangman, to win cash and prizes....

Wheel of Fortune has 14 seasons with 156 episodes.

Wheel of Fortune premiered on July 19, 1988.

Yes, Wheel of Fortune is currently ongoing with new episodes.

Wheel of Fortune originally aired on ITV1. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Wheel of Fortune was created by Merv Griffin.

Wheel of Fortune has a rating of 8.0/10 based on user reviews.