The Questionable History of the TV Quiz Show
A talk to Reading u3a by Jeff Evans
One of television’s most successful creations is the quiz show – the programme where everyone can show how clever they are and possibly earn a small fortune in the process. But where did it all begin? Which shows have been the most successful? And who, along the way, have been the winners, losers and – perhaps most intriguingly – the cheaters?
Jeff Evans, expert in popular culture and author of numerous books about television, is a passionate quizzer, has appeared on several TV quiz shows and was one half of the British national champions team in 2016. He is currently on the Mastermind question setting team.
Jeff’s fully illustrated talk covers the whole colourful history of the TV quiz show from its earliest days to today, celebrating the good, the bad and the ugly, and unearthing some dodgy dealing along the way. Join him as the guest of Reading u3a at 2 pm on Monday 24 February at Abbey Baptist Church, Reading RG1 3BE. Free entry, non-members welcome. Visit readingu3a.org.uk.
