The Great Egg Race(1979)
The Great Egg Race Synopsis
The Great Egg Race was a BBC television series that ran from 1979 to 1986 and featured Brian Cant, Professor Heinz Wolff and Lesley Judd, who joined the series in 1984. It was later revived on BBC Choice and was presented by Johnny Ball. In a similar vein to the later Channel 4 series Scrapheap Challenge, the show featured teams creating Heath Robinson-esque mechanical creations in an attempt to solve a problem set at the start of the show.
The Great Egg Race (1979) is a TV series that premiered on January 2, 1979, spanning 8 seasons and 68 episodes. It stars Brian Cant, Johnny Ball, Lesley Judd and Heinz Wolff. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1979-01-02
- Last aired:
- 1986-09-12
The Great Egg Race Cast & Crew
Main cast
The Great Egg Race Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Great Egg Race – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Great Egg Race?
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The Great Egg Race (1979) does not have a confirmed streaming service listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
How many seasons of The Great Egg Race are there?
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The Great Egg Race has 8 seasons and 68 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 2, 1979.
Is The Great Egg Race still running?
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No. The Great Egg Race is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on September 12, 1986.
Who is in the cast of The Great Egg Race?
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The Great Egg Race (1979) stars Brian Cant, Johnny Ball, Lesley Judd and Heinz Wolff. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Great Egg Race any good?
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The Great Egg Race (1979) is rated 5.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.