You Bet!(1988)
You Bet! Synopsis
You Bet! is a British game show based around the format of the German show Wetten, dass..? developed by Frank Elstner. You Bet! ran on ITV, mostly on Saturday nights but sometimes on Fridays, between 20 February 1988 and 12 April 1997, initially hosted by Bruce Forsyth from 1988 to 1990, then by Matthew Kelly from 1991 to 1995 and finally by Darren Day from 1996 to 1997. It was replaced the following year by Don't Try This At Home!, which emulated the challenges of You Bet!, but were considerably more risky and dangerous.
You Bet! (1988) is a reality series that premiered on February 20, 1988, spanning 10 seasons and 99 episodes. It stars Matthew Kelly, Darren Day and Bruce Forsyth. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1988-02-20
- Last aired:
- 1998-04-12
You Bet! Cast & Crew
Main cast
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You Bet! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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You Bet! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream You Bet!?
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You Bet! (1988) is available to stream on ITVX Premium. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of You Bet! are there?
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You Bet! has 10 seasons and 99 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on February 20, 1988.
Is You Bet! still running?
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No. You Bet! is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on April 12, 1998.
Who is in the cast of You Bet!?
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You Bet! (1988) stars Matthew Kelly, Darren Day and Bruce Forsyth. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is You Bet! any good?
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You Bet! (1988) is rated 7.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like reality series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.