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The Noel Edmonds Saturday Roadshow - Episode Guide

Season 1

Episode 1

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Sep 3, 1988

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Starring Noel Edmonds, special guest star Gorden Kaye and also featuring Gloria Hunniford, Clarence and Joy Pickles and a Special Mystery Guest. This first programme makes broadcasting history: the team are in the Channel
Tunnel.

Episode 2

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Sep 10, 1988

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Starring Noel Edmonds special guest star Les Dennis also featuring Bros Clarence and Joy Pickles and a Special Mystery Guest It's hot! It's steamy!

It's exotic! It's sensational! No - this isn't an advert for a late-night film - it's the next roadshow location. So, baggy shorts and stout boots at the ready. The men had better wear something practical as well. Who knows who may be encountered among the lichen and moss: Bros?

Episode 3

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Sep 17, 1988

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Starring Noel Edmonds with special guest star Meatloaf, also featuring John Junkin Clarence and Joy Pickles

Do not throw away! This is your invitation' The show that never stops moving goes up-market. Formal dress required for a regal location. Please admit one. Tiaras optional.

Episode 4

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Sep 24, 1988

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Starring Noel Edmonds with special guest star Craig Ferguson and also featuring T'Pau, Clarence and Joy Pickles and a special mystery guest

If your teeth are chattering, tell them to shut up or you'll miss the best bits. Rub noses with your neighbour - you may be huddling together sooner than you think. Zip up your parka and leave a note for the milkman. We're going out and we may be some time ...

Episode 5

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Oct 1, 1988

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Starring Noel Edmonds with special guest star Mollie Sugden and also featuring Shane Richie, Clarence and Joy Pickles and a special mystery guest

While summer is still here, we've put up the bunting, made all the jams and stocked up with white elephants. Don't miss your chance to enter our Grand Prize Draw. Your lucky number is below.

Episode 6

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Oct 8, 1988

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Starring Noel Edmonds with special guest star Mike Reid and also featuring Clarence and Joy Pickles and a special mystery guest

The sun beats down, the sand gets everywhere and the camels have got the hump. Where's the show this week? Not on a Club 18-30 holiday (worse luck!). Perhaps loitering within a tent...

Episode 7

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Oct 15, 1988

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Starring Noel Edmonds with special guest star Spike Milligan and also featuring Phillip Schofield, Lisa Maxwell, Clarence and Joy Pickles.

Howdy pardners! Dang ma britches and whop ma hide if we ain't off on the root'n'est toot'n'est roadshow that ever hit the trail. So saddle up, you pesky varmints, and ride a spell with us, our phone games, our special guests and our 'Wait Till I Get You Home' kinfolk as we head out west.... and we don't mean Penzance. Yee-haw!

Episode 8

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Oct 22, 1988

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Starring Noel Edmonds with special guest star Lynda Baron and also featuring Gillian Taylforth, The Two Marks, Clarence and Joy Pickles.

Comrades! Perestroika has arrived. Here's your chance to sample the vodka, the borshch, the vodka, the cossack dancing, the vodka, the annual beetroot harvest celebrations in Novosibirsk, and some more vodka.

Yes, this Saturday, after the last ball has hit the back of the final 'niet', you'll be saying 'da' to the roadshow ... unless you're under 2 years of age, in which case you'll be saying 'da da'.

Be there - or be Red Square.

Episode 9

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Oct 29, 1988

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Starring Noel Edmonds with special guest star Mark Walker and also featuring Adrian Moorhouse, Clarence Pickles and Joy Pickles.

Cardsharks and croupiers beware, the high rollers are in town. When the chips are down we pass the vinegar. We're putting the Roadshow shirt on red and we don't care if we lose. (Neither would you if you saw the state of the shirt.)

Luck be a lady tonight.

Episode 10

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Nov 5, 1988

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Starring Noel Edmonds with special guests Peter Blake, Shane Richie, Nicholas Parsons and also featuring Clarence and Joy Pickles.

It's a dark and stormy night. You're lost. Your car breaks down. You see a strange castle on a hill. Tired and soaked to the skin, you knock at the huge double doors for help and they mysteriously swing open unaided.

Foolishly you walk in and get attacked by a werewolf ... ever had one of those days?

Episode 11

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Nov 12, 1988

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Starring Noel Edmonds with special guest star Spike Milligan and also featuring Ruth Madoc, Clarence and Joy Pickles.

Episode 12

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Nov 19, 1988

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Starring Noel Edmonds with special guest star Frank Carson and also featuring Elaine Smith and Clarence and Joy Pickles.

It is dark there in the Great Pyramid - dark upon dark. Centuries of darkness have shrouded this, the Royal Burial Chamber of one of the last Egyptian pharaohs - King Dont Tut.

A breeze, blowing in across the desert from the Nile, causes a candle to gutter; the shadows of the explorers dance an eerie tango on the huge slab walls as, slowly, painfully, the massive door to the Inner Chamber is heaved open. Soon you will be face to face with King Dont Tut ... the oldest celebrity guest in the history of light entertainment.

Episode 13

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Nov 26, 1988

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Starring Noel Edmonds with special guest star Gary Wilmot and also featuring Clarence and Joy Pickles

It's election time in Latin America where they dance the 'bandolero' while strumming their 'hasta mananas'. Where the rivers are infested by vicious man-eating 'siestas' and the citizens take an hour off work for a little shut-eye, or 'piranha' as it is known. Yes, the Roadshow is here with the facts on Central American democracy.

Episode 14

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Dec 3, 1988

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Starring Noel Edmonds with special guest star Susie Blake and also featuring Ian McCaskill, Clarence and Joy Pickles.

Spot this week's deliberate mistake: Venice! where brightly coloured gondolas adorn the beautiful canals; where lovers stand upon the Bridge of Sighs and watch the world go by; where thousands of small craft ply the magnificent Lido; where the Orient Express pulls slowly out on its long, romantic journey westwards; and the capital of Peru is Bradford.

Episode 15

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Dec 10, 1988

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Starring Noel Edmonds with special guest stars Peter Blake, Sue Lawley and also featuring Clarence and Joy Pickles.

Episode 16

Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Dec 17, 1988

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Starring Noel Edmonds with special guest star Les Dennis and also featuring Patrick Moore and Clarence and Joy Pickles.

With one mighty effort Commander Noel 'Flash' Edmonds tore himself free from the clutches of the evil three-headed aardvark from the planet Magnusson and sprang on to his trusty Space Skoda. He kicked the self-starter, which immediately kicked him back. Then, with the huge turbines throbbing, Edmonds thrust the vehicle up through the lonoTropoDesOconnoshpere, back towards the space station ... and safety.

Season 2

Episode 1

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Sep 2, 1989

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The wheels are rolling: we've got ourselves a convoy. Live from a judo school in Japan; celebrities on trial; and kids talking about their parents. Join the club now, and get even more from your Roadshow. Special guest stars Jim Bowen and Richard Branson.

Episode 2

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Sep 9, 1989

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At a US airbase in Bringemdown-in-Nevada, glasnost rules and the Roadshow is here for the grand missile unplugging. Also, there are silly games, star guests and slimey gunge. All this, plus kids grassing on their parents, James Herriot in the Clown Court, and the Roadshow Club. Join now! Special guests Christopher Timothy, Letitia Dean, Bruce Boa.

Episode 3

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Sep 16, 1989

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With special guest stars Sylvester McCoy, Jeffrey Holland, and Lisa Maxwell

Episode 4

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Sep 23, 1989

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All aboard SS Boil-in-a-Bag in search of the supercod: the sea's getting up and even the ship's cat has got its head in a bucket. The hold is crammed with goodies including In Other Words featuring club member 1964 from the Boxing Section (F. Bruno ). Special guest stars Frank Carson, Frank Bruno, Lisa Maxwell.

Episode 5

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Sep 30, 1989

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The entire crew and some lucky club members are crammed into Auntie Olive's living room for a Roadshow extravaganza (if the neighbours don't mind). Special guest stars Wendy Richard , Barbara Lott and Lisa Maxwell.

Episode 6

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Oct 7, 1989

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Forget Gatwick and the Costa del Luton - airship travel is on the up and up. Well it would be if someone hadn't rubbed the top of the airship: we're stuck to the roof of the hangar. Fellow travellers include club members Milligan S. (air ace and allotment section) and Essex D. (good looking section). Special guest stars: Spike Milligan and David Essex.

Episode 7

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Oct 14, 1989

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Live from a dig on the site of an old Roman Hypermarket. Special guest stars: Ken Dodd and Desmond Lynam.

Episode 8

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Oct 21, 1989

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Mysterious disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle include Noel's make-up kit, which is very odd since it needs three strong men to carry it. But the show must go on.Special guest stars: Jonathon Morris and Shane Richie.

Episode 9

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Oct 28, 1989

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Ever since Noel finished reading us his life story at night we've been having trouble sleeping.

Episode 10

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Nov 4, 1989

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With special guest stars: Jimmy Cricket and Simon Parkin.

Episode 11

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Nov 11, 1989

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In a research lab crammed with blabbermouth kids. free-flowing gunge, intellectual phone games and Club memorabilia, we ask why Simon Parkin went along with the stupid idea (but we're glad he did).

Special guest stars: Jimmy Cricket and Simon Parkin

Episode 12

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Nov 18, 1989

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Backstage at the Folies Bergere. where there are more legs than the UEFA Cup. an attempt is made to strike a blow for feminism and put men into the chorus line. Could someone help Noel? He's got his headdress caught in his stilettos. Special guest star: Victor Spinetti.

Episode 13

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Nov 25, 1989

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Special guest stars: Peter Snow, Peter Blake and Joe Pasquale.

Episode 14

Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Dec 2, 1989

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For decades, attempts to mate the Giant Panda have been unsuccessful and mystified zoo officials - until the Roadshow crew suggested using a boy and girl Panda. Special guest star: Ruth Madoc.

Episode 15

Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: Dec 9, 1989

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Special guest stars Les Dennis, Jason Donovan and Linda Lusardi.

Episode 16

Episode: 2x16 | Airdate: Dec 16, 1989

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Joining Noel for the final show of the series is Frank Carson, Clare Rayner and Lisa Maxwell.

Season 3

Episode 1

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Sep 1, 1990

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Wait Til I Get You Home is more outrageous than ever, Edmonds surprises Bruno Brookes with a Gotcha Oscar !ive on Radio 1, and the Giftbusters are in town. The Roadshow is in Ancient Rome this week to warn Caesar that his friends are a no-good bunch of backstabbers. With special guests Liz Kershaw and Michaela Strachan.

Episode 2

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Sep 8, 1990

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Who gets a very profitable visit from the Giftbusters? How far will the kids dare go on Wait Till ...? Who would buy a sonic toothbrush? If you want to know - you've got to watch.

Episode 3

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Sep 15, 1990

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Why is TV presenter Rob Curling speaking German when he doesn't understand a word? Can footballer Peter Shilton save someone from the Gunge Tank? Why is actor Bernard Cribbins selling 'one Dalek, low mileage, one careful owner'?

Episode 4

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Sep 22, 1990

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Why are the Giftbusters heckling a semi-pro guitarist? How dreadful are the Lyric Game crooners and who is the child who made Noel Edmonds blush? Special guest stars: comedian Jimmy Cricket and sports presenter Steve Rider.

Episode 5

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Sep 29, 1990

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Why are the Giftbusters mounting an impromptu gameshow with Gordon Burns in a Rhyl pub? Will Sophie Lawrence (Diane from EastEnders) save someone from the gunge or get splashed herself? Does the dandruff ward of the hospital for piffling diseases need a new broom? And who let a wally (Shane Richie ) loose on the radio station? If you want to know, you've got to watch.

Episode 6

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Oct 6, 1990

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Why is weatherman John Kettley wrestling a seven-foot funny monster inside a Fiesta? Will record producer Pete Waterman sign up the 'Lyric Game' contestants or throw himself into the gunge tank? What is your 'Claim to Shame'? (let the Roadshow know), and will Brian Glover discover the secret of fire before the end of the programme?

Episode 7

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Oct 13, 1990

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Why is Spike Milligan hiding in a wardrobe? Will Mary Whitehouse be able to resist the Gunge Tank invitation? Why did 4-year-old Thomas Nanni hide under a cushion when the Giftbusters arrived? And what is your 'Claim to Shame'?

Episode 8

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Oct 20, 1990

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Will the Giftbusters force a present onto another deserving victim? Will Jessica Muschamp (Sharon from Neighbours) help or hinder a gunging? Would Frank Carson be any help at Custer's Last Stand? And who would be stupid enough to buy a 'poop detector'? If you want to know, you've got to watch.

Episode 9

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Oct 27, 1990

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Viewers' watchdog, Mary Whitehouse, in the gunge tank?

More outrageous kids on Wait Till, plus the Gotcha Oscar that went wrong when a nude sunbather was locked out of his house. With special guests husband and wife television presenters Keith Chegwin and Maggie Philbin.

Episode 10

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Nov 3, 1990

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Will the Wait Till / Get You Home child be grounded for ever? Will anyone beat the gunge and walk clean away with the prizes? Who would buy anything from one of the salesmen? And what are the Giftbusters doing at the Savoy Hotel with a lot of underwear?

Special guest is Mollie Sugden who, as Mrs Slocombe, used to sell underwear at Grace Brothers' store in the BBC comedy series Are You Being Served?

Episode 11

Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: Nov 10, 1990

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Who gets an earful from the police and a Gotcha Oscar for his pains? Will the first British astronaut (comedian, Billy Pearce ) have the 'right stuff' or someone else's luggage? And will Sir David Steel escape unscathed by the gunge tank or get a Liberal coating?

Episode 12

Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: Nov 17, 1990

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What does Bertice Reading make of a nude guitarist? What is Daily Mirror editor, Roy Greenslade doing in the gunge tank? Special guest: actress Barbara Lott.

Episode 13

Episode: 3x13 | Airdate: Nov 24, 1990

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What advice does Christopher Timothy (star of All Creatures Great and Small) give Noel Edmonds on his West End debut?

Will sports commentator and ex-England footballer Trevor Brooking be fouled by the gunge tank or will he dribble his way out? And how does TV presenter Eamonn Holmes get a monster Gotcha Oscar?

Episode 14

Episode: 3x14 | Airdate: Dec 1, 1990

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Dan's Diner, Valley Heights, Minnesota: Noel's got a problem.

At the 11th hour he still hasn't got a date for the prom. Judd Hirsch (star of Dear John and Taxi), the owner of Dan's Diner, has all the answers and a black book. Radio 1 DJ Gary Davies accepts the Gunge Tank Challenge and ex-footballer Emlyn Hughes conducts a satellite interview, loses his clothes and gains a Gotcha Oscar.

Episode 15

Episode: 3x15 | Airdate: Dec 8, 1990

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The ultimate Gotcha Oscar: How did Phillip Schofield get locked in a guillotine just before he went live on air with the Radio 1 Roadshow? And what is Frank Carson doing in a Chicago speakeasy?

Episode 16

Episode: 3x16 | Airdate: Dec 15, 1990

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The last programme in the series with special guests from the world of music, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Richard Clayderman. Tonight's show comes from the Billericay School for Performing Arts, where the principal is Ronnie Corbett. Some of this year's pupils are already working in the West End demonstrating ironing board covers in Selfridges.

Also, how is John Leslie from Blue Peter handcuffed to a Gotcha Oscar, and will Henry Cooper win on points in the gunge tank game?

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