The Generation Game to make big return

 
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10 September 2013
The Weekender

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Iconic gameshow The Generation Game is due to make a comeback next year with a revamped celebrity twist.

The memorable programme is due to return to ITV with a pilot episode being filmed next month.

A source told The Sun: "The format will essentially be about young people taking on older ones. It's very early days for the show as the pilot is yet to be filmed then, if we like the finished product, we'll film a series that can go out late in 2014."

The Generation Game, hosted by TV icon Sir Bruce Forsyth, involved two family members pairing up to compete against other families.

But the new show, provisionally dubbed Amazing Greys, comes with a twist. It will see a family member paired with an older star.

Anticipated hosts for the show include Alesha Dixon and Paddy McGuinness, following the success of their double act on Your Face Sounds Familiar.

Another insider said: "ITV has lots of hosting talent from Alesha and Paddy to Davina McCall.

"It will be a big job if it's anywhere near as successful as The Generation Game."

This comes after original host Sir Bruce revealed he wouldn't want to take part in a revival of the show, branding it "dated" and joking it was too much work.

He said: "The Generation Game was probably too much hard work. There was a lot of behind the scenes planning to get that right. The Generation Game may seem dated now as there has been so many reality shows."

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