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? | |
|---|---|
| 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 edit
The 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 edit
| Series | Start date | End date | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 January 2003 | 23 February 2003 | 8 |
| 2 | 12 March 2004 | 16 April 2004 | 6 |
United States adaptation edit
| Without Prejudice? | |
|---|---|
| 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?"