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S5.E59
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Episode #5.59

  • Episode aired Jun 10, 1998
  • 24m
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Bob Monkhouse and Stephanie Darbyshire in Wipeout (1994)
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Wipeout once again illustrates that a lead can mean nothing when it comes to reaching the final, with the chances of losing everything always there. But Bob's enthusiasm causes him to accide... Read allWipeout once again illustrates that a lead can mean nothing when it comes to reaching the final, with the chances of losing everything always there. But Bob's enthusiasm causes him to accidentally jeopardise the final for one contestant.Wipeout once again illustrates that a lead can mean nothing when it comes to reaching the final, with the chances of losing everything always there. But Bob's enthusiasm causes him to accidentally jeopardise the final for one contestant.

  • Director
    • John Rooney
  • Writers
    • Colin Edmonds
    • Toby Freeman
    • Sara Low
  • Stars
    • Bob Monkhouse
    • George Layton
    • Stephanie Darbyshire
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  • YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Rooney
    • Writers
      • Colin Edmonds
      • Toby Freeman
      • Sara Low
    • Stars
      • Bob Monkhouse
      • George Layton
      • Stephanie Darbyshire
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Bob Monkhouse
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    George Layton
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    Stephanie Darbyshire
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    • Director
      • John Rooney
    • Writers
      • Colin Edmonds
      • Toby Freeman
      • Sara Low
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    • Trivia
      Bob's way of presenting the show has a significant difference to that of original presenter Paul Daniels, in that he'll frequently talk about answers before the board reveals whether they're right or wrong. Daniels would wait until the answer was revealed as correct or a Wipeout before discussing the background, if needed, behind the answer.

      Here Bob is given "Regency" as a choice by a contestant, stating: "Is Regency an early 18th century French or early 19th century English design style?" This decision removes any suspense over whether or not the answer is right, as Bob's very specific details about the answer give away the fact that it will be correct.

      Yet it appears to be a deliberate choice by Bob, in that with the Daniels method contestants could quickly state their next guess before giving Daniels chance to discuss the details of their previous one. Bob seems to suggest that this is the reasoning behind his decision, laughing and saying: "Got the information in then, didn't I?"
    • Goofs
      Contestants Stephanie and Stuart look into the wrong cameras during the opening "smile to the viewers" introduction sequence.
    • Connections
      References Opportunity Knocks (1956)

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      • June 10, 1998 (United Kingdom)
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      • Action Time
      • BBC Manchester
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