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The Krypton Factor

1977 0hr : 30m ★ 7.8

The Krypton Factor was a British game show produced by Granada Television for broadcast on ITV. The show originally ran from 7 September 1977 to 20 November 1995, and was hosted by Gordon Burns. Contestants from across the United Kingdom and Ireland competed in a series of rounds that tested their physical stamina and mental attributes. The title of the show is a reference to Superman's home planet Krypton, the title perceiving that the contestants had strong superhuman "powers" for taking part in the challenges they were set.

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Gordon Burns Ben Shephard Ross King

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  • The principal cast includes Gordon Burns, Ben Shephard, Ross King.

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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?Likely to appeal to a similar audience. Released in 1999.Who Wants to Be a Super MillionaireLikely to appeal to a similar audience. Released in 2004.Que le meilleur gagne ! Le quiz des générationsLikely to appeal to a similar audience. Released in 2024.

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