I just saw Blockbusters appear in the movie This is England. Wow, this brings back memories. I used to watch this as a child. I was never any good at it! Fond memories :)
I remember a Scottish lad on this show in the mid '80s. He was such a smart ass contestant and would answer his questions with such arrogance. There was a question with the letters BBYD, which went a bit like - what a little boy might say to his pal while playing Cowboys & Indians. He answered with such disgust in his tone, as if to say how dare you ask me such an easy question, and even stuck his own word at the beginning when he said "Oh Bang Bang You're Dead!" I've been looking for it on YT for years but still haven't found it.
Everything about this show is just so warm, from the analogue nature of the board to the way that Bob says "You dare!" when the lad almost picked the J. Interestingly, this did happen in one episode, there was a neutral square, but the contestants filled up the entire board as they were the first, and last ones to ever do this.
Have taken part when Bob conducted it in Dubai in early 80s [Courtesy: KT?!?. And, later in the local version "Capital Letters" at Ajman Studios. Good memories.
There's no real adolescent general knowledge quizzes, anymore... Only ego driven drovel , like reality and talent shows...Today, most kids know nothing, only what they see on social media...
Not often a question is incorrect. The question was “what did Neil Armstrong say was a small step for Man….” and they interrupted with the answer ‘step’. The question should have said “what did Neil Armstrong say was a small step for a man…”. If he had really said “for Man” then it wouldn’t make sense! It would have him saying “This is one small step for Man(kind) but one giant leap for Mankind”.
10:36 I've just noticed on the board on the 2nd row of letters are the letters O, R, A and C. Orac was the name of a fictional character from the sc-fi series Blake's 7.
Wonderful show. Some silly questions though such as "S" please Bob- What is a sudden police raid... answer "swoop". Could be Sting. Annoying program sometimes....
I loved this show. It was an integral part of my growing up. Thanks for the memory.
Same. 😊
Me too.
No-one can ever replace the late, wonderful, warm Bob Holness 😊
U ain’t kidding
I'm not gaye but I love you 💚 bless your warm heart 💚
He was amazing he will never be forgotten
Maybe Karl
Pilkington ? Rip Bob
No- one can ever replace the late wonderful warm Bob Holness 🎉
My unborn son used to kick to this theme tune every tea time. 💙 he will be 37 this year.beautiful memories.😗
he's 37 and still unborn?
I can’t blame him - it was very catchy!
I remember watching this episode with my daughter. She was 11 back then. Loved Bob.
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The intro was glorious. Used to watch this after school on channel 4. The golden days
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wow down memory lane. can’t forget this. use to watch this with my late father bring back memories.
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I used to love watching this quiz always learned something each episode I watched.
For some strange reason I woke up with the theme tune stuck in my head, so just watched this with my kids. What a nostalgic blast from the past.
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Imagine winning a gold run and your prize is to go on holiday to North Wales😀😀😆
Better yet, Northern Norway!
😂
Hahaha I was taking the mick out of that
I was just 9 when this was aired. Amazing how it seems like yesterday even this was 30 years ago.
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Loved the show, I was just finishing university in 92...can't believe it is so long ago!!!
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I used to really love this show, Bob really reminds me of my Dad
I just saw Blockbusters appear in the movie This is England. Wow, this brings back memories. I used to watch this as a child. I was never any good at it! Fond memories :)
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This show has a place in my heart, and loads of fun memories from my blockbuster book which I still have xxx
interesting, i didn't know there such book , may i ask you which book ? i found many versions under the name of blockbuster
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@@rosh6813 Thanks for taking the time to let me know but I gave up watching TV about 15 years back, I would def watch if I still had one. Cheers.
@@ghaithkalamn7947 just google Blockbusters quiz book 1 and you will find it.
The Blockbusters theme music is S tier.. So good.
I remember a Scottish lad on this show in the mid '80s. He was such a smart ass contestant and would answer his questions with such arrogance. There was a question with the letters BBYD, which went a bit like - what a little boy might say to his pal while playing Cowboys & Indians. He answered with such disgust in his tone, as if to say how dare you ask me such an easy question, and even stuck his own word at the beginning when he said "Oh Bang Bang You're Dead!" I've been looking for it on YT for years but still haven't found it.
cracked up once when there was a hexagon with FU in it, and the kid says 'FU please'
Good old days of programs while still in my young days in college days.
I used to play this game when I taught English as a foreign language. The Korean children I taught love this game.
I imagine they would love it!!
I remember playing it in French lessons, class vs class.
Miss this great show
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Karl Pilkington's Rockbusters brought me here...
It's a shame rockbusters never got a proper theme song, it was one of the only things blockbusters managed to do better.
I can"t believe that this show was aired 31 years ago
It aired Even earlier than 1992 early 80s I think
1983 it started
@@mrnaughtycat It started in 1983 in the 3.30 slot before being moved to its more familiar 5.15 slot.
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I used to wath Blockbusters,Good show,Got a lot of the questions right as well
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Everything about this show is just so warm, from the analogue nature of the board to the way that Bob says "You dare!" when the lad almost picked the J. Interestingly, this did happen in one episode, there was a neutral square, but the contestants filled up the entire board as they were the first, and last ones to ever do this.
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God I feel well old I used to watch this with mum in those days lol
Ah,..back when Challenge showed more than just Pointless and Millionaire lol
And The Chase
And Bullseye
And The Price is Right
@@mango4606 I love Bullseye. We need more 😊
5 years ago... and TV quiz shows are STILL Pointless, Millionaire, and the Chase.....
Used to watch this in my room bed cover over me in dark
Any particular reason for watching it that way?
Used to do the hand jive dance to the theme🤣🤣
Great show
Boards of Canada fan here!
Ah, so not only was Bob Holness a great saxophone player, did he also originate the design of the James Webb space telescope?
loved this show
I’m going on eBay to look for a blockbusters dictionary now. I want one
I loved the series of blockbusters with Bob Holiness loved hearing his voice I had a crush on him in my prime time
Have taken part when Bob conducted it in Dubai in early 80s [Courtesy: KT?!?. And, later in the local version "Capital Letters" at Ajman Studios. Good memories.
“Yeah”
“Yes Bob”
“...yes Bob”
I watched the original USA version in the 1980's, which Bill Cullins originally hosted. It's a fine show.
their names were blow and bastard... did i hear that right lol
I’d love to have an E please Bob
Used to bore me to tears this show. Nice memories though
Oh, but each episode was only about "half-hour" :)
Do shut up complaining
But bob Holness tried to spice it up with all those set decorations they added - people were easily entertained in the early 90s
Wonderful memories 💖
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I Miss Bob
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What a beautiful young lady that Nicola was and probably still is.
I'm here from Karl Pilkington to find out what real 'Rockbusters' sound like!
can't believe these guys nicked karl's idea
Right, sort of might go there on sundees, might walk yer dog round there, 'ave a taste of it
Right, I'm never doing this show again!
I remember watching this as a kid and thinking that Nicola was pretty!
I'll have a P please Bob... couldn't resist could she lol. And then gold runs are tough. Not sure I could've done it.
And now, here's the host of Blockbusters: Zeus.
No, that's not Bob Holness, that's Zeus.
18:03 - That's Blockbusters!
I am the Sharon. I'm sorry for being so cringeworthy.
No, no! You were charming. Hope you’re doing well.
I’ll have a P please bob. “ toilets are that way”
I went to Wyedean too!
...he eats cannibal. apparently !
13:20 she says B
Alternative title: Are Two Heads Better Than One?
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18:04 That’s Blockbusters
Any more clips from Challenge from this era?
I wonder what Peter looks like today. He was pretty cute back then. ;)
Bob - will have a Pee until cannot Pee no more.
planet earth
Here today 😊
Ah the second girl is compatible with both of the opposing team lol
Blockbusters with Bob Hollness
Blockbusters with bob holiness
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Not often a question is incorrect. The question was “what did Neil Armstrong say was a small step for Man….” and they interrupted with the answer ‘step’. The question should have said “what did Neil Armstrong say was a small step for a man…”. If he had really said “for Man” then it wouldn’t make sense! It would have him saying “This is one small step for Man(kind) but one giant leap for Mankind”.
These will all be about 50 year old now.
I was just thinking that same thing... I just turned 50, and was about their age when I watched this.... where did all those yesterday's go... 🤔😢
Ginger To Grey.🧑🦰🧑🦳😩
"Still no flashing light"
Idk why the American version always had flashing lights even when there wasnt 2 lights close to eachother.
Aww
10:36 I've just noticed on the board on the 2nd row of letters are the letters O, R, A and C. Orac was the name of a fictional character from the sc-fi series Blake's 7.
I have to say the one in the blue team on the right looks quite the knob
Could I have a P please Bob😂
2 lads at the start, Peter Blow and Stephen Bastard?
Finchyyyyyyyyy
Good old hole bobness!
Never thought it was fair 2 against 1.
It was to test whether the old adage "two heads are better than one" was true.
Bob Holness was shit cool.
Sharon was alright 😊. Not cringey at all 👍🏻
is this clip royalty free? looking for background atmos in a short film
Turns out...
I'd like an R please Bob.
Which N is...
1:15 turn on captions and you'll see something epi
should have let her have "unconsciousness"
5:47... How Gutted does he look for winning that prize!! 😂😂😂
Yes, lols, probably thinking what the heck have I won, probably doesn't like rock climbing.
Why was it always two versus one? Never got that. I was like 12 when this was broadcast…
The idea was to test whether the adage of two heads being better than one was true.
18:00 do you think suppressor would have counted
Don't think they'd have had a choice. They'd have had to have accepted it since it's the correct answer ( _not_ 'silencer').
Did he say bastard peter
13:22 she says B not P!
Always putting his hand in front of his microphone and you couldn't hear what he was saying
Who’s this Sharon? 😍
🌏 Earth is level contained and stationary 🌍
Fuck me. Amazing memories
Wonderful show. Some silly questions though such as "S" please Bob- What is a sudden police raid... answer "swoop". Could be Sting. Annoying program sometimes....
She said "B" NOT "P"
I haven’t seen this one before - the louder version isn’t as good as this one.
Why Do All These Sixth Formers always Looked Like They Were In There In
30s,???.
The actual explanation behind the answer to B is complete bollocks. An unmarried man is a Batchelor, but an unmarried woman is a Spinster
I think they were talking about the degree name which is a "Bachelor" like BA / BSc / BCom held by a man or woman
your showing your ignorance, have you never heard or a bachelor of arts to name just 1 degree.
@@MrMuncle who cares im 60 and no longer in school/education
Steven who?
Gotta be ozone … which is x3 oxygen… not oxygen… absolute fix
I’ll have a P please Bob
set wasnt all that "new"
I can not believe how they ripped off Karl Pilkington