Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game: Season 1
Episode 1
Series 1, Show 1
Oct 2, 1971
Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country in a knock-out competition testing their wit, skill, ingenuity and sense of fun
Episode 2
Series 1, Show 2
Oct 9, 1971
Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Clodagh Rodgers, Teddy Piero and family couples from all over the country 'To see you... nice!' Bruce is back with this fast-moving challenge to your ingenuity, skill and general knowledge. The Generation Game is a test for all the family - at home or in the studio
Episode 3
Series 1, Show 3
Oct 16, 1971
Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Vince Hill, Rosko and family couples from all over the country Vince Hill in romantic mood sings 'Look around, you'll find me there' from Love Story as well as joining in one of the games, while there are a few surprises from the man without whom Saturday morning wouldn't be Saturday morning - Rosko
Episode 4
Series 1, Show 4
Oct 23, 1971
Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Aimi Macdonald, Richard Wattis 'The Archers' and family couples with a chance to 'star' in a 60-second farce and provide the sound effects for The Archers' TV debut
Episode 5
Series 1, Show 5
Oct 30, 1971
Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Joe 'Mr Piano' Henderson, Fanny Cradock and family couples from all over the country who take their chance to challenge Fanny Cradock in the Great Omelette Race
Episode 6
Series 1, Show 6
Nov 6, 1971
Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guest Joe Andy and family couples from all over the country Joe Andy, one of the deftest men on the cabaret circuit, makes 'it' look easy, but could you do 'it' like he does 'it'? Find out tonight
Episode 7
Series 1, Show 7
Nov 13, 1971
Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Bernard Cribbins, Tony Green and family couples from all over the country Cribbins can tell a tall tale... but how tall? And could you put on a play, the oldest sort of play of all?
Episode 8
Series 1, Show 8
Nov 20, 1971
Starring Bruce Forsyth and family couples from all over the country Things look a hit sniffy tonight, especially when our courageous competitors come face-to-face with the pot
Episode 9
Series 1, Show 9
Nov 27, 1971
Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country
Episode 10
Series 1, Show 10
Dec 4, 1971
Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guest Erik Hansen and family couples from all over the country
Episode 11
Series 1, Show 11
Dec 11, 1971
Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country
Episode 12
Series 1, Show 12
Dec 18, 1971
Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country If you have tears, prepare to shed them now; and if you've never been cowed, this is your opportunity to set the scene with Bruce and his guests
Episode 13
Christmas Special 1971
Dec 24, 1971
Starring Bruce Forsyth in his special Christmas programme, with umpteen Santa Clauses, Walt Disney characters, clowns, a pantomime and family couples from all over the country, including a special section for kids at home
Episode 14
New Year Special 1972
Dec 31, 1971
Starring Bruce Forsyth Beat the New Year in with Bruce and his guests
Episode 15
Bank Holiday Special
May 28, 1972
All the fun of the fair in a special holiday edition With family couples chosen from Britain's leading holiday resorts Hostesses: Miss United Kingdom, Miss Blackpool, Miss Clacton, Miss Llandudno
Episode 16
Series 1 Highlights
Sep 9, 1972
Presented by Bruce Forsyth Have you pottered with pottery? Danced with a dummy? Gone for a song? All these and more of your favourite moments from last season's The Generation Game which herald a new series starting next week. In this round-up of the best of last year's series you will see Aimi MacDonald, Richard Wattis, Robertson Hare, Jill Damas, Arthur Negus, Trevor Little, Peter Eggleton, Brenda Winslade, Joe Andy, Peter Steele and Anthea Redfern