Catchphrase
Series Overview
Catchphrase is a British game show based on the short-lived U.S. game show of the same name. It originally aired on ITV in the United Kingdom between 12 January 1986 and 19 December 2002. It was presented by Northern Irish comedian Roy Walker from 1986–1999; followed by Nick Weir from 2000–2002, and Mark Curry in 2002. In the original series, two contestants, one male and one female would have to identify the familiar phrase represented by a piece of animation accompanied by background music. The show's mascot, a golden robot called "Mr. Chips", appears in many of the animations. In the revived version of the show, the same format remains, but there are three contestants. In August 2012, it was announced that Stephen Mulhern would host a revived version of the show beginning on 7 April 2013. On 21 August 2013, it was confirmed that Catchphrase has been re-commissioned for a second series, following the success of the first.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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17 Seasons • 334 Episodes
30 min per episode
1986 – 2002
Premiered: Sun, Jan 12, 1986
Latest Aired Episode
Season 17, Episode 52: “Series 17, Show 52”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
19 Episodes →
Season 2
20 Episodes →
Season 3
20 Episodes →
Season 4
12 Episodes →
Season 5
24 Episodes →
Season 6
24 Episodes →
Season 7
9 Episodes →
Season 8
18 Episodes →
Season 9
26 Episodes →
Season 10
19 Episodes →
Season 11
9 Episodes →
Season 12
14 Episodes →
Season 13
19 Episodes →
Season 14
16 Episodes →
Season 15
26 Episodes →
Season 16
39 Episodes →
Season 17
20 Episodes →
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Radosh
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Catchphrase
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What is Catchphrase about?
Catchphrase is a British game show based on the short-lived U.S. game show of the same name. It originally aired on ITV in the United Kingdom between 12 January 1986 and 19 December 2002. It was presented by Northern Irish comedian Roy Walker from 1986–1999; followed by Nick Weir from 2000–2002, and Mark Curry in 2002. In the original series, two contestants, one male and one female would have to identify the familiar phrase represented by a piece of animation accompanied by background music. The show's mascot, a golden robot called "Mr. Chips", appears in many of the animations. In the revived version of the show, the same format remains, but there are three contestants. In August 2012, it was announced that Stephen Mulhern would host a revived version of the show beginning on 7 April 2013. On 21 August 2013, it was confirmed that Catchphrase has been re-commissioned for a second series, following the success of the first.
How many seasons does Catchphrase have?
Catchphrase comprises 17 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Catchphrase?
Key cast members in Catchphrase include Mark Curry.
Who created or directed Catchphrase?
Catchphrase was developed and directed by Steve Radosh.