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** Alex Lovell somehow avoided this trope, she was also a presenter on BBC Points West (the local BBC News for the West of England) and remains in such a role to this day.
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** Alex Lovell somehow avoided this trope, she was also a presenter managed to avoid this, thanks to her long-run on BBC Points West (the local BBC from 2005-2023, and her current run on ITV News for the West of England) and remains in such a role to this day.Country from 2024 onwards.
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--> '''Craig''' (''sounding ticked off at being disrupted on live TV'') - We're live right here on [[Creator/Channel5 Five]]- ''(He answers the phone)'' Hello, who's that? Yeah, [[KindaBusyHere Donald's on a show right now trying to win money, call back.]] For goodness sake... if they knew (''Contestant says "That's alright."'') the right answer to our phone puzzle, [[OhCrap we're in trouble.]]
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--> '''Craig''' (''sounding ticked off at being disrupted on live TV'') - We're live right here on [[Creator/Channel5 Five]]- ''(He answers the phone)'' Hello, who's that? Yeah, [[KindaBusyHere Donald's on a show right now trying to win money, call back.]] For goodness sake... if they knew (''Contestant says "That's alright."'') the right answer to our phone puzzle, [[OhCrap we're in trouble.]]trouble]].
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--> '''Craig''' (''sounding ticked off at being disrupted on live TV'') - We're live right here on [[Creator/ChannelFive Five]]- ''(He answers the phone)'' Hello, who's that? Yeah, [[KindaBusyHere Donald's on a show right now trying to win money, call back.]] For goodness sake... if they knew (''Contestant says "That's alright."'') the right answer to our phone puzzle, [[OhCrap we're in trouble.]]
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--> '''Craig''' (''sounding ticked off at being disrupted on live TV'') - We're live right here on [[Creator/ChannelFive [[Creator/Channel5 Five]]- ''(He answers the phone)'' Hello, who's that? Yeah, [[KindaBusyHere Donald's on a show right now trying to win money, call back.]] For goodness sake... if they knew (''Contestant says "That's alright."'') the right answer to our phone puzzle, [[OhCrap we're in trouble.]]
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** Craig Stevens kept low in the TV eye, staying on various phone-in shows and late-night "poker" or "Casino" programs such as [=Jackpot247=]. It's unknown what he does now.
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** Craig Stevens kept low in the TV eye, staying sorta avoided this as well but to a somewhat lesser degree. He’s appeared on various phone-in many low-key shows and late-night "poker" or "Casino" programs other interactive game shows, and has also become a film expert for Sky Cinema, hosting premieres for movies such as [=Jackpot247=]. It's unknown what he does now.''Film/NoTimeToDie'', as well as starring in an upcoming Netflix movie.
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* BroadcastLive: As Alex once said: "Anything can happen on Live TV". More or less only broadcast for this reason due to the Phone-In games. Very rare for a basic game show.
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* BroadcastLive: As Alex once said: "Anything can happen on Live TV".TV!". More or less only broadcast for this reason due to the Phone-In games. Very rare for a basic game show.
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* CompletelyDifferentTitle: The original Dutch version of the show is called ''Puzzeltijd'', which translates to ''Puzzle Time'', the format's official name.
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* CompletelyDifferentTitle: ''Brainteaser'' is only used for the United Kingdom version. In all other countries, the show has had different titles.
** The original Dutch versionof went with the show is called ''Puzzeltijd'', name ''Puzzeltijd'' ("Puzzle Time"), which translates to ''Puzzle Time'', is what the format's official name.name went with.
** The original Dutch version
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* The European Portuguese version was called ''Quem Quer Ganha'', which itself means "Who Would Want to Win?" in English.
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** The Polish version has a different name altogether, where it is called ''Tele Gra'' ("Telegame").
** The Swedish version went with a somewhat altered name: ''Ordjakten'' ("Word Hunt").
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** The Italian version kept the English format name, but aired as part of another Endemol programme called ''Call Game''.
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** The Italian version kept the English format name, but aired as part of another Endemol programme a short-lived morning block on La 7 called ''Call Game''.Game'', an adapted version of the Dutch ''Call TV''.
* The European Portuguese version was called ''Quem Quer Ganha'', which itself means "Who Would Want to Win?" in English.
* The European Portuguese version was called ''Quem Quer Ganha'', which itself means "Who Would Want to Win?" in English.
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** Craig Stevens kept low in the TV eye, staying on various phone-in shows and late-night "poker" or "Casino" programs such as Jackpot247. It's unknown what he does now.
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** Craig Stevens kept low in the TV eye, staying on various phone-in shows and late-night "poker" or "Casino" programs such as Jackpot247.[=Jackpot247=]. It's unknown what he does now.
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* CompletelyDifferentName: The original Dutch version of the show is called ''Puzzeltijd'', which translates to ''Puzzle Time'', the format's official name.
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* CompletelyDifferentName: CompletelyDifferentTitle: The original Dutch version of the show is called ''Puzzeltijd'', which translates to ''Puzzle Time'', the format's official name.
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* CompletelyDifferentName: The original Dutch version of the show is called ''Puzzeltijd'', which translates to ''Puzzle Time'', the format's official name.
** The Italian version kept the English format name, but aired as part of another Endemol programme called ''Call Game''.
** The Italian version kept the English format name, but aired as part of another Endemol programme called ''Call Game''.
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* BroadcastLive: As Alex once said: "Anything can happen on Live TV". More or less only broadcast for this reason due to the Phone-In games. Very rare for a basic game show.
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* StarDerailingRole: Alex Lovell was the only one of the four presenters to avert this trope after the show's cancellation, as to this day she remains as a presenter on BBC Points West.
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* StarDerailingRole: StarDerailingRole:
** Alex Lovellwas the only one of the four presenters to avert somehow avoided this trope after the show's cancellation, as to this day trope, she remains as was also a presenter on BBC Points West.West (the local BBC News for the West of England) and remains in such a role to this day.
** Craig Stevens kept low in the TV eye, staying on various phone-in shows and late-night "poker" or "Casino" programs such as Jackpot247. It's unknown what he does now.
** It is unknown what has happened to Rachael Pierman or Jonny Gould. There is another television personality with the same name as the latter who mostly does narration roles, but it's unknown if it's the same person.
** Alex Lovell
** Craig Stevens kept low in the TV eye, staying on various phone-in shows and late-night "poker" or "Casino" programs such as Jackpot247. It's unknown what he does now.
** It is unknown what has happened to Rachael Pierman or Jonny Gould. There is another television personality with the same name as the latter who mostly does narration roles, but it's unknown if it's the same person.
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* {{Cancellation}}: Axed on March 13, 2007 following the phone-in scandals.
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* ObscurePopularity: Even after its axing, the show still has a very tiny number of fans, but more than anyone else has forgotten this game show even existed. Most only remember it as being one of the main reasons for the 2007 Phone-In scandal heading forward to begin with.
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* ObscurePopularity: Even after its axing, the show still has a very tiny number of fans, but more than anyone else has forgotten this game show even existed. Most only remember it as being one of the main reasons for the 2007 Phone-In phone-in scandal heading forward to begin with.
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* ObscurePopularity: Even after its axing, the show still has a very tiny number of fans, but more than anyone else has forgotten this game show even existed. Most only remember it as being one of the main reasons for the 2007 Phone-In scandal heading forward to begin with.
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* FanNickname: Many fans during the show's prime years have refered to the show as "Cockteaser", as a reference to the show's frequent mistakes and errors due to it's shoestring budget and live nature.
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* FanNickname: Many fans during the show's prime years have refered to the show as "Cockteaser", as a reference to the show's frequent mistakes and errors due to it's shoestring budget and live nature.
* JustHereForGodzilla: A majority of people who watched the show only watched it for Alex Lovell, as it aired during her major popularity.
* JustHereForGodzilla: A majority of people who watched the show only watched it for Alex Lovell, as it aired during her major popularity.
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* {{Names the Same}}: Jonny Gould, one of the presenters, despite sharing a similar name, is not to be confused with Jonathan Gould, a British voice artist who is more well known.
* NoBudget: From the tiny set to the basic and artificial gameplay, and much else. The only funding it got went towards the phone-in segments. Channel 5 didn't even control the slot the show aired in, with Endemol paying a minimum of '''£0.00''' to air it.
* StarDerailingRole: Alex Lovell was the only one of the three to avert this trope after the show's cancellation, as to this day she remains as a presenter on BBC Points West.
* NoBudget: From the tiny set to the basic and artificial gameplay, and much else. The only funding it got went towards the phone-in segments. Channel 5 didn't even control the slot the show aired in, with Endemol paying a minimum of '''£0.00''' to air it.
* StarDerailingRole: Alex Lovell was the only one of the three to avert this trope after the show's cancellation, as to this day she remains as a presenter on BBC Points West.
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* {{Names the Same}}: Jonny Gould, one of the presenters, despite sharing a similar name, is not to be confused with Jonathan Gould, a British voice artist who is more well known.
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* StarDerailingRole: Craig Stevens and Rachael Pierman fell into this. Alex Lovell narrowly avoided this trope by becoming a local TV presenter for BBC Points West, and Jonny Gould did as well by becoming mainly a narrator for other shows.
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* StarDerailingRole: Craig Stevens and Rachael Pierman fell into this. Alex Lovell narrowly avoided was the only one of the three to avert this trope by becoming after the show's cancellation, as to this day she remains as a local TV presenter for on BBC Points West, and Jonny Gould did as well by becoming mainly a narrator for other shows.West.
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* AdoredByTheNetwork: Not by Channel 5, but by their production company Endemol. They even went as far as to pay for short 1-minute phone-in slots whenever the network was airing a movie on weekdays.
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* StarDerailingRole: All the hosts fell into this, all except Alex Lovell, who narrowly avoided this trope as she was also a presenter on the local BBC News program for the west of England, a role she still fulfills to this day.
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* StarDerailingRole: All the hosts Craig Stevens and Rachael Pierman fell into this, all except this. Alex Lovell, who Lovell narrowly avoided this trope as she was also by becoming a local TV presenter on the local for BBC News program Points West, and Jonny Gould did as well by becoming mainly a narrator for the west of England, a role she still fulfills to this day.other shows.
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** One example came from a 2004 episode. Before the two contestants can even play the game, one of the contestants forgets to turn off his mobile phone, and[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvujTSOCRx8 it ends up ringing]] to his embarrassment. Craig Stevens, the host that day, [[KindaBusyHere ends up having to answer it]].
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** One example came from a 2004 episode. Before the two contestants can even play the game, one of the contestants forgets to turn off his mobile phone, and[[https://www.and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvujTSOCRx8 it ends up ringing]] to his embarrassment. Craig Stevens, the host that day, [[KindaBusyHere ends up having to answer it]].it.
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--> '''Craig''': Have you got a PHONE?!
--> '''Contestant''': Uh, I'm just on TV now, goodbye-
--> '''Craig''': Give it here! ''([[ConfiscatedPhone Craig takes the phone away from the contestant]])''
--> '''Contestant''': [[PrecisionFStrike Bloody Hell...]]
--> '''Craig''' (''sounding ticked off at being disrupted on live TV'') - We're live right here on [[Creator/ChannelFive Five]]- ''(He answers the phone)'' Hello, who's that? Yeah, [[KindaBusyHere Donald's on a show right now trying to win money, call back.]] For goodness sake... if they knew (''Contestant says "That's alright."'') the right answer to our phone puzzle, [[OhCrap we're in trouble.]]
--> '''Contestant''': ''(Notices his phone is ringing)'' [[BigOMG Oh my god]], somebody's-
--> '''Craig''': Have you got a PHONE?!
--> '''Contestant''': Uh, I'm just on TV now, goodbye-
--> '''Craig''': Give it here! ''([[ConfiscatedPhone Craig takes the phone away from the contestant]])''
--> '''Contestant''': [[PrecisionFStrike Bloody Hell...]]
--> '''Craig''' (''sounding ticked off at being disrupted on live TV'') - We're live right here on [[Creator/ChannelFive Five]]- ''(He answers the phone)'' Hello, who's that? Yeah, [[KindaBusyHere Donald's on a show right now trying to win money, call back.]] For goodness sake... if they knew (''Contestant says "That's alright."'') the right answer to our phone puzzle, [[OhCrap we're in trouble.]]
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* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: Having over 1200 episodes produced and the fact it was never re-run due to bad taste following the phone-in scandals, it is difficult to find episodes online.
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* {{Blooper}}: Being a show presented live, this isn't uncommon.
** One example came from a 2004 episode. Before the two contestants can even play the game, one of the contestants forgets to turn off his mobile phone, and[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvujTSOCRx8 it ends up ringing]] to his embarrassment. Craig Stevens, the host that day, [[KindaBusyHere ends up having to answer it]].
* NoBudget: From the tiny set to the basic and artificial gameplay, and much else. The only funding it got went towards the phone-in segments. Channel 5 didn't even control the slot the show aired in, with Endemol paying a minimum of '''£0.00''' to air it.
* StarDerailingRole: All the hosts fell into this, all except Alex Lovell, who narrowly avoided this trope as she was also a presenter on the local BBC News program for the west of England, a role she still fulfills to this day.
** One example came from a 2004 episode. Before the two contestants can even play the game, one of the contestants forgets to turn off his mobile phone, and[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvujTSOCRx8 it ends up ringing]] to his embarrassment. Craig Stevens, the host that day, [[KindaBusyHere ends up having to answer it]].
* NoBudget: From the tiny set to the basic and artificial gameplay, and much else. The only funding it got went towards the phone-in segments. Channel 5 didn't even control the slot the show aired in, with Endemol paying a minimum of '''£0.00''' to air it.
* StarDerailingRole: All the hosts fell into this, all except Alex Lovell, who narrowly avoided this trope as she was also a presenter on the local BBC News program for the west of England, a role she still fulfills to this day.
