Elstree Calling

Logo: © 2waytraffic

Introduction:

The quiz show Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, which is hosted by Chris Tarrant, has been running on ITV1 since 4th September 1998. In that time the show has given away a huge amount of cash prizes which have literally changed the lives of many of the contestants; while becoming a worldwide hit in the process.

In 2007 the prize board was changed. Originally the questions started at £100, now the first question is worth £500, thus further adding to the speed and excitment of the show. 

Facts:

Here are some facts you might not know about this long-running and popular TV show:

• Chris Tarrant has never missed a recording of the show.
• Who Wants to be a Millionaire? is now a global hit with the shows format being licensed or optioned in 106 countries.
• The production company 2waytraffic are now the makers of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? for ITV1.
• The show was originally made by Celeador at Fountain Studios in Wembley, where ITV1's The X-Factor is currently made.
• Stage 9 at Elstree Studios is the home of Who Wants to Millionaire?
• Stage 9, which is used to record Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, has been used for the making of literally hundreds of film & television productions over the years.
• The Who Wants to be a Millionaire? stage is just a short walk away from the Big Brother house.
• The Millionaire stage is a short walk from the stage where Dancing On Ice is broadcast. 
• To date, five people have won £1 million pounds each on Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
• The satellite TV channel Challenge broadcasts repeats of this series most days of the week.

Prize Board:

The prize board for the show is as follows (the figures in blod relate to the minimum amount the contestants will take home if they reach and answer that prize questions correctly):

• £500
• £1,000
• £2,000
• £5,000
• £10,000
• £20,000
• £50,000
• £75,000
• £150,000
• £250,000
• £500,000
• £1 million

ITV Website::

For more information about the show, including how you can audition to take part, please visit ITV's excellent website which is dedicated to the show.

Studio Audience Tickets:

Why not attend one of the exciting recordings of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Studio audience members are an important part of this show, especially when contestants request the 'Ask the Audience' lifeline. And there are not many TV shows which you can attend where you have the possibility of witnessing a contestant actually become a millionaire!

For more information on how to obtain free tickets for recordings of the show, please visit Lost in TV's website by clicking here.

Please note, Elstree Calling is not connected to either of the above-listed companies or their websites.