Highlights
The Generation Game

The Generation Game - Season 1 (1971)

Audience Score
90

Season 1 Plot

Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game: Season 1

The Generation Game Season 1 aired on October 2nd, 1971.

Season 1 Episodes

1. Series 1, Show 1

October 2nd, 19711 hr

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country in a knock-out competition testing their wit, skill, ingenuity and sense of fun

2. Series 1, Show 2

October 9th, 19711 hr

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Clodagh Rodgers, Teddy Piero and family couples from all over the country 'To see you... nice!' Bruce is back with this fast-moving challenge to your ingenuity, skill and general knowledge. The Generation Game is a test for all the family - at home or in the studio

3. Series 1, Show 3

October 16th, 19711 hr

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Vince Hill, Rosko and family couples from all over the country Vince Hill in romantic mood sings 'Look around, you'll find me there' from Love Story as well as joining in one of the games, while there are a few surprises from the man without whom Saturday morning wouldn't be Saturday morning - Rosko

4. Series 1, Show 4

October 23rd, 19711 hr

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Aimi Macdonald, Richard Wattis 'The Archers' and family couples with a chance to 'star' in a 60-second farce and provide the sound effects for The Archers' TV debut

5. Series 1, Show 5

October 30th, 19711 hr

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Joe 'Mr Piano' Henderson, Fanny Cradock and family couples from all over the country who take their chance to challenge Fanny Cradock in the Great Omelette Race

6. Series 1, Show 6

November 6th, 19711 hr

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guest Joe Andy and family couples from all over the country Joe Andy, one of the deftest men on the cabaret circuit, makes 'it' look easy, but could you do 'it' like he does 'it'? Find out tonight

7. Series 1, Show 7

November 13th, 19711 hr

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Bernard Cribbins, Tony Green and family couples from all over the country Cribbins can tell a tall tale... but how tall? And could you put on a play, the oldest sort of play of all?

8. Series 1, Show 8

November 20th, 19711 hr

Starring Bruce Forsyth and family couples from all over the country Things look a hit sniffy tonight, especially when our courageous competitors come face-to-face with the pot

9. Series 1, Show 9

November 27th, 19711 hr

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country

10. Series 1, Show 10

December 4th, 19711 hr

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guest Erik Hansen and family couples from all over the country

11. Series 1, Show 11

December 11th, 19711 hr

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country

12. Series 1, Show 12

December 18th, 19711 hr

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country If you have tears, prepare to shed them now; and if you've never been cowed, this is your opportunity to set the scene with Bruce and his guests

13. Christmas Special 1971

December 24th, 19711 hr

Starring Bruce Forsyth in his special Christmas programme, with umpteen Santa Clauses, Walt Disney characters, clowns, a pantomime and family couples from all over the country, including a special section for kids at home

14. New Year Special 1972

December 31st, 19711 hr

Starring Bruce Forsyth Beat the New Year in with Bruce and his guests

15. Bank Holiday Special

May 28th, 19721 hr

All the fun of the fair in a special holiday edition With family couples chosen from Britain's leading holiday resorts Hostesses: Miss United Kingdom, Miss Blackpool, Miss Clacton, Miss Llandudno

16. Series 1 Highlights

September 9th, 19721 hr

Presented by Bruce Forsyth Have you pottered with pottery? Danced with a dummy? Gone for a song? All these and more of your favourite moments from last season's The Generation Game which herald a new series starting next week. In this round-up of the best of last year's series you will see Aimi MacDonald, Richard Wattis, Robertson Hare, Jill Damas, Arthur Negus, Trevor Little, Peter Eggleton, Brenda Winslade, Joe Andy, Peter Steele and Anthea Redfern

All Seasons

Season 23
Sep 8, 2001
Season 22
Oct 7, 2000
Season 21
Sep 4, 1999
Season 20
Sep 5, 1998
Season 19
Oct 18, 1997
Season 18
Aug 31, 1996
Season 17
Oct 21, 1995
Season 16
Sep 10, 1994
Season 15
Sep 10, 1993
Season 14
Sep 19, 1992
Season 13
Sep 14, 1991
Season 12
Sep 7, 1990
Season 11
Sep 5, 1981
Season 10
Aug 30, 1980
Season 9
Sep 1, 1979
Season 8
Sep 23, 1978
Season 7
Sep 10, 1977
Season 6
Sep 11, 1976
Season 5
Sep 27, 1975
Season 4
Sep 21, 1974
Season 3
Sep 15, 1973
Season 2
Sep 16, 1972
Season 1
Oct 2, 1971
Specials
Jun 3, 1978