Contestant David St. John commented on this episode on YouTube in 2021, stating: "A great experience when appearing on 'Wipeout' giving me the chance to meet my comedy idol - Bob Monkhouse. This was 25 years after supporting his show at Butlins Pwllheli N. Wales in 1973- my first summer season."
David would also say of Monkhouse on his personal website that: "you could not have wished to meet a nicer chap."
David would also say of Monkhouse on his personal website that: "you could not have wished to meet a nicer chap."
David St. John had appeared on a dozen quiz shows before this appearance, beginning with Sale of the Century (1971) in 1982.
By 2013 he had appeared on 30 quiz shows, culminating in Channel 4's Face the Clock (2013).
By 2013 he had appeared on 30 quiz shows, culminating in Channel 4's Face the Clock (2013).
An Auction Grid on sidekicks of TV detectives sees three particular names cited: Captain Hastings, Snowey White and Bob Ferris.
Captain Hastings had appeared in more than one Poirot film, while Snowey White had appeared in more than one Dick Barton production. Bob Ferris, an incorrect "Wipeout" answer, was a character from The Likely Lads (1964), but also appeared in the sequel series Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973).
As a specific series or film isn't specified in these three instances, they haven't been included under Movie Connections.
Captain Hastings had appeared in more than one Poirot film, while Snowey White had appeared in more than one Dick Barton production. Bob Ferris, an incorrect "Wipeout" answer, was a character from The Likely Lads (1964), but also appeared in the sequel series Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973).
As a specific series or film isn't specified in these three instances, they haven't been included under Movie Connections.
The grid subjects featured on this edition are:
Main Grids: No.1 singles in 1966; The Crown Jewels.
Auction Grids: Spices not made from seeds; Partners of TV detectives.
Final Grid: George Michael solo hits.
Main Grids: No.1 singles in 1966; The Crown Jewels.
Auction Grids: Spices not made from seeds; Partners of TV detectives.
Final Grid: George Michael solo hits.
