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19/01/1974
David Jacobs is the host of the long running panel show in which a celebrity panel question members of the public to try to guess their jobs. (1974)
First transmitted in 1974, David Jacobs hosts the long-running panel game. Contestants with unusual occupations perform a mime of the job they do, then field yes-or-no questions from four celebrities aiming to work out the contestant's job.
This episode features panellists Isobel Barnett, Kenneth Williams, Nanette Newman and William Franklyn, with a celebrity guest appearance by impressionist and comedian Mike Yarwood.
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Sat 19 Jan 197420:20
BBC Two except East & South East
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Kenneth Williams hazards a guess
Duration: 01:01
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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Programmes are selected, in part, for their historical context and reflect the broadcast standards and attitudes of their time, which may not accord to some current BBC editorial guidelines. We aim to select programmes which can be shown in their entirety but in some cases edits are required.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Jacobs |
| Participant | Isobel Barnett |
| Participant | Kenneth Williams |
| Participant | William Franklyn |
| Participant | Nanette Newman |
| Participant | Mike Yarwood |
| Producer | Ernest Maxin |
Broadcast
- Sat 19 Jan 197420:20BBC Two except East & South East
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