Blockbusters 81 Season 1 Episode 41 Blockbusters - 1981 - Episode 140

Blockbusters was a popular quiz show that originally aired from 1980 to 1983. It was hosted by Bob Holness and was based on a board game of the same name. The show featured contestants competing in a battle of general knowledge, answering questions to move across a board and ultimately win cash prizes.

Episode 140, which aired in 1981 during season 1, sees three new contestants competing for a chance to win big. The blue team is made up of David and Robert, while the gold team consists of Angela. Host Bob Holness welcomes each contestant and outlines the rules of the game.

The game starts with a series of questions worth £50 each. Contestants buzz in to answer, and a correct answer gives them the opportunity to choose the next letter on the board. The goal is to create a path from one side of the board to the other, with each correct answer moving them one step closer. The game continues in this fashion, with the difficulty and value of the questions increasing with each round.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to a display of impressive general knowledge. The contestants answer questions on a range of topics, from literature to science to politics. There are moments of tension as the teams try to outdo each other, and moments of levity as they exchange banter with Holness.

As the game progresses, the stakes get higher. In the final round, the contestants face off in a "champion's board" where they must answer a series of questions quickly and accurately in order to win the jackpot prize. The tension in the studio is palpable as the contestants fight for their chance to win big.

At the end of Episode 140, one of the teams emerges victorious. They walk away with a cash prize and the admiration of viewers at home. But even for those who didn't win, the experience of competing on Blockbusters was undoubtedly unforgettable. The show captured the excitement and energy of a high-stakes quiz show, and its legacy continues to this day.