For a time 'The Weakest Link' reigned supreme as the biggest game show on British TV. With Anne Robinson at the helm, in full frosty manner, it was addictive viewing.
But the BBC milked it, and over time, as with all shows, the format got tired, resulting in the familiar decline into celeb specials, and themed editions.
I was surprised to read that it ran until 2012 - I think I stopped watching it many years before. If anything it shows how reluctant the BBC are to let a format bow out with dignity.
It had its day. It was good for most of it.
But the BBC milked it, and over time, as with all shows, the format got tired, resulting in the familiar decline into celeb specials, and themed editions.
I was surprised to read that it ran until 2012 - I think I stopped watching it many years before. If anything it shows how reluctant the BBC are to let a format bow out with dignity.
It had its day. It was good for most of it.