22 people, 22 sealed boxes, just one question: Deal or No Deal?
One of the greatest game shows to hit TV. Stolen from the French game show, Channel 4 has by far redeemed itself from the pitiful Big Brother that it decides to patronise us with.
With one of the most talented TV presenters in the world: Noel Edmonds fronting the show, it is one not to miss. Unlike other shows which require contestants with knowledge, this allows equality and diversity – those even without any GCSEs can win the jackpot of £250,000, more than what graduates earn in their lifetime. Not only this, it is one of the most thrilling game shows to watch. When the contestant chooses a box, possibly due to the box number being something meaningful to them (e.g. the age when (s)he lost his/her virginity…), my ANS releases adrenaline, making my heart beat uncontrollably as part of the fight or flight response. Then, if it is one of the blue numbers, I cry. If it’s red, I cheer. (I am fully aware the emotions should be placed the other way round, but I am jealous as to how they can win without any knowledge, and I wish them losses). The banker then rings after a few boxes and gives the contestant a price in which they can be bought for. If the contestant “Deals” then the game is over. Great. My afternoon has ended. However, if it ends early, then fear not! As Channel 4 would not have any other shows to fill the gap in the schedule, they carry on the game to see what the contestant could’ve won if (s)he carried on. What a bummer if the person carried on and found out that she could’ve won the jackpot. What a loser.
One of the greatest game shows to hit TV. Stolen from the French game show, Channel 4 has by far redeemed itself from the pitiful Big Brother that it decides to patronise us with.
With one of the most talented TV presenters in the world: Noel Edmonds fronting the show, it is one not to miss. Unlike other shows which require contestants with knowledge, this allows equality and diversity – those even without any GCSEs can win the jackpot of £250,000, more than what graduates earn in their lifetime. Not only this, it is one of the most thrilling game shows to watch. When the contestant chooses a box, possibly due to the box number being something meaningful to them (e.g. the age when (s)he lost his/her virginity…), my ANS releases adrenaline, making my heart beat uncontrollably as part of the fight or flight response. Then, if it is one of the blue numbers, I cry. If it’s red, I cheer. (I am fully aware the emotions should be placed the other way round, but I am jealous as to how they can win without any knowledge, and I wish them losses). The banker then rings after a few boxes and gives the contestant a price in which they can be bought for. If the contestant “Deals” then the game is over. Great. My afternoon has ended. However, if it ends early, then fear not! As Channel 4 would not have any other shows to fill the gap in the schedule, they carry on the game to see what the contestant could’ve won if (s)he carried on. What a bummer if the person carried on and found out that she could’ve won the jackpot. What a loser.
This is one of the most thrilling daytime TV shows since Loose Women, and I highly recommend it to those who have not seen it yet. Where have you been???
Of course if you don’t live in the UK, but in the US, you also have a stolen version of the show by NBC pimped out with ladies in bikinis to attract the American family audience.
