Without Prejudice? is a British game show that aired on Channel 4 from 4 January 2003 to 16 April 2004 and was hosted by Liza Tarbuck.[1]
Without Prejudice? | |
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Genre | Game show |
Presented by | Liza Tarbuck |
Voices of | Kieron Elliott |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
No. of series | 2 |
No. of episodes | 14 |
Production | |
Running time | 60 minutes (inc. adverts) |
Production company | 12 Yard |
Original release | |
Network | Channel 4 |
Release | 4 January 2003 16 April 2004 | –
Format
editThe object involves five random people deciding which one of five strangers is worthy of winning money. (UK version: £50,000 in series one, £20,000 in series two)
The decisions are based on the impressions and opinions of each contestant as made by the panelists.
The order goes as follows:
- A 15-second introduction of the contestants is shown to the panel. They then must decide who gets eliminated solely based on who gives off the worst impression.
- A short biography of the contestants is shown, followed by the occupation and annual salary of the contestants. The panel then eliminates a second contestant.
- The three remaining contestants are asked about three "hot button" issues, such as prostitution, same-sex marriage and adoption, or gun control. Then, a hidden camera video is shown with the three contestants interacting with actors whom they believe to be contestants. The third contestant is then eliminated.
- The final two contestants are interviewed by the panel. Any panelist can ask any question, as long as s/he doesn't ask what the winner would do with the money. The panel then votes for a winner.
Transmissions
editSeries | Start date | End date | Episodes |
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1 | 4 January 2003 | 23 February 2003 | 8 |
2 | 12 March 2004 | 16 April 2004 | 6 |
United States adaptation
editWithout Prejudice? | |
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Genre | Reality television |
Presented by | Robi Ludwig |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producers |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
Production company | 12 Yard |
Original release | |
Network | GSN |
Release | July 17 September 16, 2007 | –
A short-lived US version aired from 17 July to 16 September 2007 on GSN and was hosted by psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig. The US version gained notoriety when, on one episode, a contestant claimed he would eliminate another contestant solely because "he's black".[2][3] Additionally, on 28 August 2007, it was in partnership with the NAACP[4] in order to air the newest PSA spot during a special episode that was presented in association with the organization.
References
edit- ^ "Without Prejudice sold to nine countries | News | Broadcast". Broadcastnow.co.uk. 21 March 2003. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ Hale, Mike (17 July 2007). "The New York Times". Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ^ Valdez, Maria G. (18 September 2013). "Game Show Network Racist Video Surfaces: Watch Clip Of Blatant Display Of Racism Aired On 'Without Prejudice' Show 6 Years Ago [VIDEO] : News". Latin Times. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ NAACP Partners with GSN On "Without Prejudice?"