Season 1

1. Series 1, Show 1

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country in a knock-out competition testing their wit, skill, ingenuity and sense of fun

1971-10-02 • 60 min

2. Series 1, Show 2

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Clodagh Rodgers, Teddy Piero and family couples from all over the country 'To see you... nice!' Bruce is back with this fast-moving challenge to your ingenuity, skill and general knowledge. The Generation Game is a test for all the family - at home or in the studio

1971-10-09 • 60 min

3. Series 1, Show 3

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Vince Hill, Rosko and family couples from all over the country Vince Hill in romantic mood sings 'Look around, you'll find me there' from Love Story as well as joining in one of the games, while there are a few surprises from the man without whom Saturday morning wouldn't be Saturday morning - Rosko

1971-10-16 • 60 min

4. Series 1, Show 4

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Aimi Macdonald, Richard Wattis 'The Archers' and family couples with a chance to 'star' in a 60-second farce and provide the sound effects for The Archers' TV debut

1971-10-23 • 60 min

5. Series 1, Show 5

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Joe 'Mr Piano' Henderson, Fanny Cradock and family couples from all over the country who take their chance to challenge Fanny Cradock in the Great Omelette Race

1971-10-30 • 60 min

6. Series 1, Show 6

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guest Joe Andy and family couples from all over the country Joe Andy, one of the deftest men on the cabaret circuit, makes 'it' look easy, but could you do 'it' like he does 'it'? Find out tonight

1971-11-06 • 60 min

7. Series 1, Show 7

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Bernard Cribbins, Tony Green and family couples from all over the country Cribbins can tell a tall tale... but how tall? And could you put on a play, the oldest sort of play of all?

1971-11-13 • 60 min

8. Series 1, Show 8

Starring Bruce Forsyth and family couples from all over the country Things look a hit sniffy tonight, especially when our courageous competitors come face-to-face with the pot

1971-11-20 • 60 min

9. Series 1, Show 9

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country

1971-11-27 • 60 min

10. Series 1, Show 10

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guest Erik Hansen and family couples from all over the country

1971-12-04 • 60 min

11. Series 1, Show 11

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country

1971-12-11 • 60 min

12. Series 1, Show 12

Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country If you have tears, prepare to shed them now; and if you've never been cowed, this is your opportunity to set the scene with Bruce and his guests

1971-12-18 • 60 min

13. Christmas Special 1971

Starring Bruce Forsyth in his special Christmas programme, with umpteen Santa Clauses, Walt Disney characters, clowns, a pantomime and family couples from all over the country, including a special section for kids at home

1971-12-24 • 60 min

14. New Year Special 1972

Starring Bruce Forsyth Beat the New Year in with Bruce and his guests

1971-12-31 • 60 min

15. Bank Holiday Special

All the fun of the fair in a special holiday edition With family couples chosen from Britain's leading holiday resorts Hostesses: Miss United Kingdom, Miss Blackpool, Miss Clacton, Miss Llandudno

1972-05-28 • 60 min

16. Series 1 Highlights

Presented by Bruce Forsyth Have you pottered with pottery? Danced with a dummy? Gone for a song? All these and more of your favourite moments from last season's The Generation Game which herald a new series starting next week. In this round-up of the best of last year's series you will see Aimi MacDonald, Richard Wattis, Robertson Hare, Jill Damas, Arthur Negus, Trevor Little, Peter Eggleton, Brenda Winslade, Joe Andy, Peter Steele and Anthea Redfern

1972-09-09 • 60 min