Winning Combination
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Winning Combination is a British gameshow presented by actor and comedian Omid Djalili, and broadcast on ITV, where 9 contestants get a chance to go into a combination of four and win part of a cash prize.[1][2]
| Winning Combination | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Gameshow |
| Directed by | John L. Spencer |
| Presented by | Omid Djalili |
| Composer | Paul Farrer |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Christina Clayton (Head of Production) |
| Camera setup | Multi-Camera |
| Running time | 45 minutes (not including commercials) |
| Production company | Potato (production company) (2020 - present) |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV |
The first series aired on 16th November 2020 until 11th December 2020, for 20 episodes. A set of 9 contestants are given a randomly allocated number and have to answer a number of general knowledge questions in battle and get the most points over others, trying to win a place in the combination. They then have a combined 30 seconds to answer the amount of general knowledge questions equal to their number. The first series was filmed during the COVID-19 Pandemic, which explains why contestants are socially distanced.[3] It is sponsored by Assistive Bathing.[4]
Gameplay
First Round
The show starts with nine contestants, hoping to win part of a cash prize. They are randomly given a number ranging from one to nine. In the first round, they buzz in to answer a question, and if they get it right, they pick two answers to another question from a board of six possible solutions/answers. If they get the latter right, they will get one of five places in "a battle".
Battles
In the battle, each player starts out with four points. There are two minutes where players answer questions, if they get one right, they gain a point and take a point away from a fellow contestant. However, if they get it wrong, they lose a point themselves. If two or more players draw with the same amount of points when the two minutes is up, a tie-breaker question is asked. The player with the most points gets a place in the combination, choosing to be in the thousands, hundreds, tens, or units. Their place is usually decided on the value of their number, so a player with 9 would go in the thousands, but a player with 1 would go into the units.
Final Round
In the final round, the four successful contestants have a combined 30 seconds to answer all of their questions. The value of their number equates to the amount of questions that they are asked.Getting a question right adds 3 seconds to the timer. If all of the questions are answered, the 'combination' get to take home a quarter of the amount of their numbers in order e.g. 9531 in the combination would be £9531 divided 4 ways. The most that can be won is £9876 (2469 per player), and the least that can be won is £4321 (£1080 per player).[5]
Format
Before the break, five or more players buzz in to try to answer the question, then select two right options from the board. If they succeed, they will be one out of five players in the battle. There is one battle before the first ad break. In the second section of the show, 5 more contestants buzz in, and try and win a place in a battle. Whoever wins the battle wins a place in the combination. In the third section of the show, there is the third battle, and 5 or more contestants buzz in and get their place in the battle. After the next ad break, there is the final battle, and there are four people in the combination. By which time, it is time for the final round.[6]
Development
ITV has stated that it was created by the people who created The Chase.[7]
Catchphrases
"Today... you are a unit"
"It's time... to battle"
"Let's have a conversation with the combination"
"Please take your numbers... and GET OUT!"[8]
Transmissions
| Series | Start Date | End Date | Episodes | Presenter | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16th November 2020 | 11th December 2020[9] | 20 | Omid Djalili | ITV | Tenable was shown before and after the series' transmission |
References
- ^ "ITV launches new quiz show Winning Combination". Heart. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Kanter, Jake; Kanter, Jake (2019-10-04). "'Mamma Mia!' and 'Gladiator' Star Omid Djalili Set To Host ITV Gameshow From Makers Of 'The Chase'". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Darvill, Josh (2020-11-10). "Winning Combination: All about ITV's new game show with Omid Djalili". TellyMix. Retrieved 2020-12-16.
- ^ "Proud Sponsors Of ITV's Everyday Favourites!". Assistive Bathing. 2019-09-02. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ "How ITV's new quiz Winning Combination works". Radio Times. Retrieved 2020-12-16.
- ^ www.itvstudios.com https://www.itvstudios.com/news/strong-start-for-itv-studios-newest-quiz-show-winning-combination. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Winning Combination Episode 1". Press Centre. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ "Winning Combination - UKGameshows". www.ukgameshows.com. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ "Devastated viewers beg ITV to bring back Winning Combination as quiz show goes off air". Entertainment Daily. 2020-12-14. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
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