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Win, Lose, or Draw Trivia Quiz

The British Version

"Win, Lose, or Draw" was a British television game show based on an American show of the same name. How much do you remember about it?

A multiple-choice quiz by clevercatz. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
clevercatz
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
413,198
Updated
Sep 01 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
152
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Question 1 of 10
1. When did "Win, Lose or Draw" first air on British television? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What board game was the show based on? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The game was played by two opposing teams. How many people were in each team? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the original presenter of "Win, Lose or Draw"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. How many rounds was the show divided into? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1993, a teenage version of the show was aired. Who was the host of this programme? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. After Danny Baker left the show, who became the presenter? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 2004, a "late" version of the show was launched, hosted by British actress and comedienne Liza Tarbuck. The members of the public were replaced by two team captains. Who were they? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The original show lasted for nine series and ran for eight years. How many episodes did it consist of? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 1996, a man called Michael Pennington was a contestant on the show as a member of the public. He expressed his intention to become a stand-up comedian and revealed the stage name he would use. Who did he become? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When did "Win, Lose or Draw" first air on British television?

Answer: 1990

"Win, Lose or Draw" first appeared on daytime British television on 30th January 1990. It was produced by Scottish Television and based on an American game show of the same name. The American show ran from 1987 to 1990 and the pilot episode was hosted by the American actor and singer Bert Convy.
2. What board game was the show based on?

Answer: Pictionary

The show was based on the board game "Pictionary" and the teams had to take turns guessing what object, phrase, or title their teammate was drawing on a sketch pad. The contestant drawing was not allowed to talk or draw letters, numbers, or symbols.
3. The game was played by two opposing teams. How many people were in each team?

Answer: Three

The two opposing teams each consisted of three people, two of them were celebrities and the third was a member of the public. One team consisted of three women and the other of three men.
4. Who was the original presenter of "Win, Lose or Draw"?

Answer: Danny Baker

When the show first aired in 1990, it was hosted by the English comedy writer and journalist Danny Baker. He fronted the show until 1993. Baker began his television career in 1980 when he began working for London Weekend Television and has appeared on a variety of television and radio shows.
5. How many rounds was the show divided into?

Answer: Four

The game was divided into four separate rounds. In the first three rounds, the three team members had to guess a given title or phrase whereas in the fourth and final round, a single artist had to draw as many objects as possible within two minutes for the rest of the team to guess.
6. In 1993, a teenage version of the show was aired. Who was the host of this programme?

Answer: Darren Day

GMTV launched "Teen Win, Lose or Draw" in 1993 as part of their schedule for children on Saturday mornings. It was introduced by the British singer and actor Darren Day, who had previously hosted CBBC's "Clockwise". He was known as "the man with the markers".

The basic format was generally the same as the original show with two teams of three competing against each other. It only lasted for one series consisting of 8 episodes.
7. After Danny Baker left the show, who became the presenter?

Answer: Shane Richie

In 1994, after Danny Baker left the show following a three-year stint, his place was taken by British actor Shane Richie. This was not the first time he had replaced Baker, as previously he had taken over his role in the "Daz" detergent doorstep challenge adverts.
8. In 2004, a "late" version of the show was launched, hosted by British actress and comedienne Liza Tarbuck. The members of the public were replaced by two team captains. Who were they?

Answer: Sue Perkins and Ed Hall

In 2004, ITV decided to bring back the format as a late-night show hosted by Liza Tarbuck. The format was essentially the same as the original with a male team competing against a female team but the members of the public were replaced by team captains Sue Perkins and Ed Hall. Due to its late-night slot, the content was more "adult" with the contestants often drinking, swearing, and bending or breaking the rules.

The programme only lasted one series of 20 shows.
9. The original show lasted for nine series and ran for eight years. How many episodes did it consist of?

Answer: 381 episodes

Over its eight-year run from January 1990 to 27th February 1998, 381 episodes were aired. Over the years it featured many celebrities, including British comedian Bob Mills in series 5 in 1994. He would go on to be the host of the show between 1995 to 1998, after taking over from Shane Richie. Liza Tarbuck also appeared in series 6 before going on to present the "late" version of the show in 2004.
10. In 1996, a man called Michael Pennington was a contestant on the show as a member of the public. He expressed his intention to become a stand-up comedian and revealed the stage name he would use. Who did he become?

Answer: Johnny Vegas

Johnny Vegas (born Michael Joseph Pennington on 5th September 1970) made his television debut on the show "Win, Lose or Draw" under his real name. During the show, he voiced his ambition to be a stand-up comedian and had already chosen his stage name.

He is well-known for playing the character Geoff Maltby in the television comedy "Benidorm". His character was known as "The Oracle" because of his computer-like knowledge of trivia.
Source: Author clevercatz

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