Talk:Wheel of Fortune (British game show)

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Is it true that in Wheel of Fortune UK, the contestants must say a word beginning with the letter they call out, and they never buy vowels, just consonants?--67.10.200.101 00:18, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

Vowel buying *is* possible, but very few people do it. As for the 'F for Freddie' style delivery, this is apparently done to avoid any possible confusion between letters due to accents etc. Elcondor 20:57, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

The page considers the title be a "misnomer" due to the fact that the show has prizes other than money. I would say this is incorrect as the "fortune" referred to in the title could well mean "luck".

Rules changes
Is it worth mentioning the rules changes during the run, as well as where the game play differs from the US version (I use that as a benchmark)?

The early seasons of WoF played differently to the later ones. Before each spin of the wheel contestants were asked a general knowledge question. If they got it right they got to play. If not they missed their turn.

The end game is also different. Contestants chose 5 consonents and 1 vowel and these were placed in the phrase to be identified. The US version gives a consistent set of common letters for 'free' and the contestants choose additional ones.

There are a lot more details and changes that could be added; for instance the changes when the programme went from a weekly prime-time format to a daily format. I'm sure others can think of more.

Production History
The following info was kindly provided by STV and the may differ from the transmission details shown above.
 * Series 1: (1988) 11 editions + 1 Scottish Celebrity Special & 1 Network Christmas Special. Presented by Nicky Campbell & Angela Akaete
 * Series 2: (1989) 15 editions + 1 Scottish Celebrity Special & 1 Network Christmas Special. Presented by Nicky Campbell & Carol Smillie
 * Series 3: (1991) 12 editions. Presented by Nicky Campbell & Carol Smillie
 * Series 4: (1992) 15 editions. Presented by Nicky Campbell & Carol Smillie
 * Series 5: (1993) 13 editions. Presented by Nicky Campbell & Carol Smillie
 * Series 6: (1994) 23 editions. Presented by Nicky Campbell & Carol Smillie
 * Series 7: (1995) 18 editions. Presented by Nicky Campbell & Jenny Powell
 * Series 8: (1996) 17 editions. Presented by Nicky Campbell & Jenny Powell
 * Series 9: (1997) 37 editions. Presented by Bradley Walsh & Jenny Powell
 * Series 10: (1998) 26 editions. Presented by John Leslie & Jenny Powell
 * Series 11: (1999) 146 editions. Presented by John Leslie & Jenny Powell
 * Series 12: (2000) 166 editions. Presented by John Leslie & Jenny Powell
 * Series 13: (2000) 81 editions. Presented by John Leslie & Jenny Powell
 * Series 14: (2001) 110 editions. Presented by John Leslie & Terri Seymour + Coronation Street Celebrity Specials. 5 editions. Presented by John Leslie & Tracy Shaw.
 * Series 15: (2001) 24 editions. Presented by Paul Hendy & Terri Seymour.


 * it needs to be made clear:


 * 1988 Hogmanay Special: With Miss Scotland, Teri lally and Andy Cameron. Was only broadcast in Scotland, on STV 18.30 and Grampian 21.40
 * 1989 Hogmanay Special: With Andy Cameron, Paul Coia and Viv Lumsden