Cluedo (game show) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cluedo |
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| Starring | James Bellini (1990) Chris Tarrant (1991) Richard Madeley (1992-1993) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 24 (plus 1 Christmas special) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30mins (inc. comms) 50mins (Xmas special) |
| Production company(s) | Granada Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Original release | 25 July 1990 – 24 May 1993 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Cluedo (Australian version) |
Cluedo was a fun British TV game show that aired from 1990 to 1993. It was based on the popular Cluedo board game. Each week, the show featured a pretend crime, where a guest at a fancy home called Arlington Grange was "murdered."
The goal for the celebrity guests was to solve the mystery. They had to figure out who committed the "crime," which of six weapons was used, and in which room it happened. Only the "murderer" character could lie when questioned. Viewers at home could also play along and try to solve the puzzle!
The show used the six classic suspect characters from the board game. These were Mrs. Peacock, Colonel Mustard, Reverend Green, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlett, and Mrs. White. The weapons changed in each episode, but the six rooms were always the same: the Drawing Room, the Kitchen, the Dining Room, the Billiard Room, the Library, and the Study.
Who Was On The Show?
The show had different presenters and actors playing the famous Cluedo characters over its four series.
Presenters
- James Bellini hosted the first series in 1990 and the Christmas special.
- Chris Tarrant took over as presenter for Series 2 in 1991.
- Richard Madeley hosted the final two series in 1992 and 1993.
The Suspects (Actors)
Many famous actors played the roles of the Cluedo suspects. Here's a look at who played each character in different series:
| Character | Series 1 (1990) | Christmas special (1990) | Series 2 (1991) | Series 3 (1992) | Series 4 (1993) |
| Presenter | James Bellini | James Bellini | Chris Tarrant | Richard Madeley | Richard Madeley |
| Mrs. Elizabeth Peacock | Stephanie Beacham | Kate O'Mara | Rula Lenska | Susan George | Joanna Lumley |
| Col. Mike Mustard | Robin Ellis | David Robb | Michael Jayston | Lewis Collins | Leslie Grantham |
| Rev. Jonathan Green | Robin Nedwell | Derek Nimmo | Richard Wilson | Christopher Biggins | Nicholas Parsons |
| Prof. Peter Plum | Kristoffer Tabori | Ian Lavender | David McCallum | Tom Baker | John Bird |
| Miss Vivienne Scarlett | Tracy Louise Ward | Toyah Willcox | Koo Stark | Lysette Anthony | Jerry Hall |
| Mrs. Blanche White | June Whitfield | Joan Sims | Mollie Sugden | Pam Ferris | Liz Smith |
Images for kids
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The figurines and traditional set of North American & UK suspect tokens
