Very busy man was Fred. At the time of this epidode of Gambit on 15th September 1981, on a typical busy week he read the local news or sport on one of the locsl ITV 6pm Regional News magazines, presented HOW, covered for Dickie Davies on World of Sport and later the same day in the evening hosted Gambit accompanied by the cinema organ played by Peter Fenn and the voiceover John Benson.
Thanks for putting this video up, it brought back some great memories. At breaktimes at school, we used to take out a deck of cards and stage our own game of Gambit (minus the prizes, of course). Do you have any more of these?
The lady sings quite pleasantly and Fred says "fine, don't call us". And that HAS to be where Steve Coogan modelled his narcissistic and rude Alan Partridge character.
Gambit , tended to be partly networked; being shown in some regions at different days and times , I think most regions would see all editions eventually. Grampian had this on Monday teatimes 5.15. and another Anglia programme , Survival would be shown when Gambit ended a series run . Around 1984 Tom 'O Connor took over from Fred and the show moved to Thursday evenings at 7.30.
Proper gameshows why can't we have them back all we have now is Pointless, The Chase etc. Fred"The Ledge" Dinenage was the man from How to World Of Sport etc
I like this because it’s so crap and shoddy, the host is low cost, the set is tacky. It’s very similar to Mr and Mrs with Derek Batey with the lucky contestants winning a cash prize of £45, and features the audience that always looks the same on both shows.
With no roof on how big prizes can be now. , I cant see why ITV One don't give this another try, even without the legends of Fred ,,Michelle ,John & Peter.
To think this looks so cheap, the earliest shows looked even worse. The music is hilarious too, very Sale of the Century with Peter Fenn fingering his organ.
UK game shows had ridiculously low prize budgets compared to America, Canada or even Australia. It wasn’t until the mid 1990’s when television networks allowed them to increase the advertised winnings. Then a little known show called Who Wants to Be a Millionaire was started and the big money quiz show and quite frankly the game show genre had been resurrected.
Gambit UK (1981)0557am 29.6.23 this obsession with the organ as instrument of choice where quiz shows are concerned re: as background muzak when detailing the prizes up for grabs... (??????????????????????) who is that on the old bon tempi, i wonder?
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I remember this game with great affection, and often play the game myself.
I was on this show in 1978! Me and my ex won £250, quite a lot of money in those days.
Very busy man was Fred. At the time of this epidode of Gambit on 15th September 1981, on a typical busy week he read the local news or sport on one of the locsl ITV 6pm Regional News magazines, presented HOW, covered for Dickie Davies on World of Sport and later the same day in the evening hosted Gambit accompanied by the cinema organ played by Peter Fenn and the voiceover John Benson.
Fred’s still around, aged 79 at time of writing. Thanks for the upload, brings back memories.
Fred has left ITV Meridian, he hosted his final news programme last Thursday but he is continuing to host the crime programmes for Sky Crime.
Such scintillating repartee from host, hostess and guests... can barely feel my pulse
Pure prolefeed of 40 years ago.
It's what ITV was made for.
Fred Dinage is the UK's Wink Martindale.
I loved this, was about 8 years old when it started
Peter Fenn, what a genius!
Would love it if ITV released clean versions of the Gambit, Sale Of The Century and the About Anglia theme tunes, all written by Peter Fenn, as MP3s 👍
Thanks for putting this video up, it brought back some great memories. At breaktimes at school, we used to take out a deck of cards and stage our own game of Gambit (minus the prizes, of course). Do you have any more of these?
The lady sings quite pleasantly and Fred says "fine, don't call us". And that HAS to be where Steve Coogan modelled his narcissistic and rude Alan Partridge character.
I knew every question I did
Who could forget Fred and his famous comb over.
Dennis knows his stuff!
"The thinking man's muppet"
Bit harsh, Fred
Who could forget a set of four new tyres as a prize ffs!!!
Good by Anglia TV standards.
If you'd owned a Jag , Volvo or a big Ford then they'd have cost a tidy sum in '81
@@ysthafellgynghori8423 the smaller Regional stations like Anglia, Tyne Tees & HTV were limited by the ITA as to how much they could spend on prizes.
brilliant
I always wanted to go on to Gambit so I could win a hoover so that I could hoover the stairs.
I have a spare one. It's under the steps picking up dust. Love the oldies.😂
Filmed on a Tuesday. So when he says 'see you next week you' know what he is really thinking.
20:50 Fred, I’m still waiting for that epilepsy attack… (7:18)
Also, I’m building a shine to Peter Fenn, that soundtrack slaps!
The thinking man's muppet... LOL
And that's how for now
I think Steve Coogan must have borrowed some of Dinenage’s mannerisms for Alan Partridge.
I was just thinking the same - very Partridge
You're not the first person to make that tired observation.
First TX 5th April 1982. So this episode spent seven months in the can waiting for broadcast.
I believe there may have been a technicians problem:)
That date was the 32nd birthday of Agnetha Faltskog of Abba.
During the Falklands episode
Gambit , tended to be partly networked; being shown in some regions at different days and times , I think most regions would see all editions eventually. Grampian had this on Monday teatimes 5.15. and another Anglia programme , Survival would be shown when Gambit ended a series run . Around 1984 Tom 'O Connor took over from Fred and the show moved to Thursday evenings at 7.30.
@@mikemartin2957 Here in Wales it was on at 5:15 on a Tuesday afternoon but for the final few series it was on a Friday afternoon at 3:30.
Proper gameshows why can't we have them back all we have now is Pointless, The Chase etc. Fred"The Ledge" Dinenage was the man from How to World Of Sport etc
Raj Nirvan the chase is worth watching but that's about it
Didn’t he make a meal about saying goodbye?
The Chase is pretty solid, honestly. A really fun extension show off of it is 500 Questions. If you're looking for blackjack, then try Catch 21.
Although I liked 'Gambit' at the time it looks truly cringe-worthy now some 40 years on... Pointless and The Chase are MUCH better shows than this!
I like this because it’s so crap and shoddy, the host is low cost, the set is tacky. It’s very similar to Mr and Mrs with Derek Batey with the lucky contestants winning a cash prize of £45, and features the audience that always looks the same on both shows.
Only one reason to watch the show - Fred Dinenage. The inspiration for Anne Robinson's persona as host of The Weakest Link.
Wait - seriously? I really don't see the resemblance.
Or Alan Partridge?
With no roof on how big prizes can be now. , I cant see why ITV One don't give this another try, even without the legends of Fred ,,Michelle ,John & Peter.
Jeez, this guy was 36 odd years old then
And thats HOW FOR NOW
Whatever happened to michelle lambourne?
Fred the LEDGE
14:07 it's a good thing you stick to the total
If your into real life. Felony then check out Fred Dinnage,s True Crime’s or his documentary on The Krays
Dinenage. Pronounced Dine-nage.
Not a patch on Wink Martindale's version, honestly.
To think this looks so cheap, the earliest shows looked even worse. The music is hilarious too, very Sale of the Century with Peter Fenn fingering his organ.
Cannot beat fingering a lovely smooth organ😂
All gameshows look cheap. Peter Fenn had talent. Where does yours lay?
UK game shows had ridiculously low prize budgets compared to America, Canada or even Australia. It wasn’t until the mid 1990’s when television networks allowed them to increase the advertised winnings. Then a little known show called Who Wants to Be a Millionaire was started and the big money quiz show and quite frankly the game show genre had been resurrected.
Gambit UK (1981)0557am 29.6.23 this obsession with the organ as instrument of choice where quiz shows are concerned re: as background muzak when detailing the prizes up for grabs... (??????????????????????) who is that on the old bon tempi, i wonder?
Thanks for putting this video up, it brought back some great memories. At breaktimes at school, we used to take out a deck of cards and stage our own game of Gambit (minus the prizes, of course). Do you have any more of these?