Every Second Counts
TV series
Every Second Counts
1986–1993, English, on BBC One.
Every Second Counts was a game show which aired on BBC One between 8 February 1986 and 29 October 1993 and was hosted by Paul Daniels. It is based on the American game show of the same name. Produced in association with Talbot Television & Group W Productions.
- Seasons
- 9
- Episodes
- 142
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1993
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Latest episode
S9 E16: Series 9, Show 16
Aired 29 October 1993
Seasons 9
Season 1
Season 1
1986 · 16 episodes
Season 2
Season 2
1986 · 13 episodes
Season 3
Season 3
1987 · 17 episodes
Season 4
Season 4
1988 · 16 episodes
Season 5
Season 5
1989 · 16 episodes
Season 6
Season 6
1990 · 16 episodes
Season 7
Season 7
1991 · 16 episodes
Season 8
Season 8
1992 · 16 episodes
Season 9
Season 9
1993 · 16 episodes
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 8 February 1986
- Last aired
- 29 October 1993
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Every Second Counts has 9 seasons and 142 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
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