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2017185 minPGdocumentary

When Gameshows Go Horribly Wrong

2017185 minPGdocumentary

A contestant on The Krypton Factor broke her leg but still finished third, as narrated in a compilation of disastrous game show moments.

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A contestant on The Krypton Factor broke her leg but still finished third, as narrated in a compilation of disastrous game show moments.

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Dale Winton

Dale Wintoncast

Kathryn Apanowiczcast

Duncan Bickleycast

Desiree Burch

Desiree Burchcast

Paul Chowdhry

Paul Chowdhrycast

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Dale Winton narrates a series of mishaps from various game shows. Contestants on The Million Pound Drop miss a crucial question, risking a fortune. A player on The Chase earns the title of the least successful contestant. A woman on The Krypton Factor breaks her leg yet finishes third. Catchphrase host Nick Weir suffers a career setback after falling down the stairs. The documentary also features a Princess Diana-themed episode of the Channel 5 quiz show 100%.

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