Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (1998)

Name: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Rating: 6.7

Rating: 6.7

Synopsis

A game show created in the United Kingdom, in which contestants attempt to answer general knowledge questions in an intimidating atmosphere in order to scoop the £1 million top prize. The original series was hosted by Chris Tarrant, and its modern-day revival is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.

First Air Date: 1998-09-04

Last Air Date: 2026-03-22

Number of Seasons: 36

Number of Episodes: 470

Created By: Steven Knight, David Briggs, Mike Whitehill

Networks: ITV1

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Top Cast

Chris Tarrant as Self - Host
Jeremy Clarkson as Self - Host
Stephen Fry as Self - Contestant
Jeanette Kwakye as Self - Contestant
Anton du Beke as Self - Contestant
Fred Sirieix as Self - Contestant
Roxy Shahidi as Self - Contestant
Julie Hesmondhalgh as Self - Contestant
Tony Bellew as Self - Contestant
Steph McGovern as Self - Contestant

Seasons

Season 1 (1998)

Season 2 (1999)

Season 3 (1999)

Season 4 (1999)

Season 5 (1999)

Season 6 (2000)

Season 7 (2000)

Season 8 (2000)

Season 9 (2001)

Season 10 (2001)

Season 11 (2002)

Season 12 (2002)

Season 13 (2003)

Season 14 (2003)

Season 15 (2004)

Season 16 (2004)

Season 17 (2005)

Season 18 (2005)

Season 19 (2006)

Season 20 (2006)

Season 21 (2007)

Season 22 (2007)

Season 23 (2008)

Season 24 (2008)

Season 25 (2009)

Season 26 (2010)

Season 27 (2010)

Season 28 (2011)

Season 29 (2012)

Season 30 (2013)

Season 31 (2018)

Season 32 (2018)

Season 33 (2019)

Season 34 (2019)

Season 35 (2021)

Season 36 (2025)

Season 1 (1998)

Chris Tarrant is host for the award-winning game show that tests your general knowledge under the extreme pressure of winning thousands of pounds. This first series was aired in 1998 and changed the world of game shows forever.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 01 (1998-09-04)

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show with 10 contestants vying for a place in the infamous Hot Seat to answer 15 general knowledge questions in the hope of winning £1 million.
Ep. 2: Episode 02 (1998-09-05)

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Rachel da Costa to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.
Ep. 3: Episode 03 (1998-09-06)

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Ross Jackson to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.
Ep. 4: Episode 04 (1998-09-07)

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Samantha Thomas to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.
Ep. 5: Episode 05 (1998-09-08)

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back John Stewart to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.
Ep. 6: Episode 06 (1998-09-09)

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back John McKeown to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.
Ep. 7: Episode 07 (1998-09-10)

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Judith Beacroft to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.
Ep. 8: Episode 08 (1998-09-11)

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Matthew Asbury to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.
Ep. 9: Episode 09 (1998-09-12)

Chris Tarrant hosts the award-winning game show by welcoming back Eva Whittam to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.
Ep. 10: Episode 10 (1998-09-13)

Chris Tarrant hosts the season finale episode of the award-winning game show by welcoming back Derek McMorrow to the Hot Seat, alongside 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.
Ep. 11: Christmas Special (1998-12-25)

Chris Tarrant hosts a Christmas Special of the award-winning game show by welcoming 10 brand new contestants, all vying to become a millionaire.