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19/11/1999
Celebrities try to deceive their opponents about the definitions of obscure words. Hosted by Bob Holness. (1999)
First transmitted in 1999, the popular panel game of word definitions and deceptions is hosted by Bob Holness.
Two teams of celebrity contestants take it in turn to provide three definitions of an obscure word, only one of which is correct. The other team then has to guess the correct definition.
In this episode captains Alan Coren and Sandi Toksvig are joined by Lynda Bellingham, Paul Rankin, Sheila Hancock and Simon Callow.
Last on
Fri 19 Nov 199912:00
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Sandi's definition of 'eblandish'
Duration: 00:52
BBC Four Classic Game Shows Collection
Test your general knowledge with this nostalgic assortment of game shows from the BBC archives, selected by Pointless’s Richard Osman.
Classic Game Shows Collection
Classic Game Shows Collection
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Bob Holness |
| Producer | Helena Taylor |
| Director | Mark Scott |
| Participant | Paul Rankin |
| Participant | Simon Callow |
| Participant | Alan Coren |
| Participant | Lynda Bellingham |
| Participant | Sheila Hancock |
| Participant | Sandi Toksvig |
Broadcast
- Fri 19 Nov 199912:00
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