This is the list of programmes broadcast on the British television channel Challenge.
Programming Current programming made by Challenge Name of show Originally broadcast When broadcast by Challenge NotesBlockbusters (fourth revival)20122012–16; 2022presentChallenge's revival of Central's iconic game show Blockbusters. Hosted by Simon Mayo.
Former programming made by Challenge
Name of show Originally broadcast When broadcast by Challenge Notes Bullseye (revival) 2006 Challenge's revival of Central's game show Bullseye. Hosted by Dave Spikey. The A-Z of 3-2-1 2000 A special one-off programme showing highlights of Yorkshire's classic gameshow.It was used during Challenge TV's 3-2-1 night at Christmas 2000. Absolute Cobblers 1999 1999–2003 Based on an Australian format. Auntie's Smalls 2008–2009 2008–2011 A filler with bloopers from the BBC's TV archives. The Best of Beadle's About 2000–2002 2000–2006 Used as a 10-minute filler in which highlights of sketches from the Beadle's About series were shown. Beat The Beast 2016 2016–2017 Contestants test their general knowledge against one of the stars of The Chase, . British Academy Video Games Awards 2012–2014 Highlights of the annual awards ceremony honouring the achievements in the gaming industry. BWC: British Wrestling Round-up 2013–2014 A round-up of various wrestling matches from around the UK. From the makers of Wrestle Talk TV.It was hosted by Dave Bradshaw, but it was first presented by Lisa Carrodus. Casino! Casino! 2003–2005 2003–2007 Presented by Bob Mercer (series 1) and Martin Kemp (series 2). Celebrity Addicts 2003 2003–2006 A variation of the Telly Addicts format. Celebrity Poker Club 2003–2005 2003–2014 A spin-off to Channel 4's popular Late Night Poker series. Comedy of Errors 2002 2002–2003 Home video clip show presented by Richard Orford. The Cooler 1998 1998–2003 Late-night gameshow presented by Donna Air and Iain Coyle. Defectors 2001–2002 2001–2015 Presented by Richard Orford. Don't Drink the Water 1997 1997–1999 Comedy quiz show based around travel played by two teams of celebrities, hosted by Paul Coia. Drunken Businessmen 2003 2003–2005 Another Japanese game show, used as a filler. It was last shown on Challenge in 2005 as part of 'Japanese Day'. Endurance UK 1997–1998 1997–2009 The British version of the cult Japanese show Za Gaman. Extreme Endurance 2003 2003–2005 Short, 15-minute segments of . It was hosted by Al Convey and featured the voices ofEiji Kusuhara (who was one of the two voiceovers for Banzai) and Ryozo Kohira. Football Freestyler 2012 2012–2013 Series in which Dan Magness travels around the world to find out which country has the best football tricks and skills. Now on Sky Sports. Fort Boyard (revival) 2003 2003–2015 Presented by Christopher Ellison and Jodie Penfold. Fort Boyard Takes on the World 2004 2004–2008 A 10-part series of clips of the different versions of Fort Boyard from around the globe, presented by Tim Vine. Game Central 2002 A phone-in segment. Gameplay 1995–1996 A live phone-in segment. The Games Room 1999–2000 A short-lived replacement for Prize Time. Gameshow Gold 2006 2006–2009 Series of clips from classic gameshows. Glory Ball 2005 Another live phone-in segment. House of Games 2004 2004–2015 Presented by Mike McClean. Incredible Edible Challenge 2003 A filler programme in which Japanese chefs cook unusual things. It was the last programme to air on the defunct sister channel Ftn. iPlay 2000–2002 Replacement for The Games Room. It's Not What You Know 2008 2008–2015 Game show presented by Chris Tarrant, where people can win money by not answering any of the questions correctly. Karaoke Challenge 1997 1997–2010 Karaoke-themed game show, presented by various hosts, including Ted Robbins. Kenji's Video Letter Home 2003 2003–2004 Used during the Japanese Christmas Cracker strand in December 2003. Les Dennis' Home Video Heroes 2008 2008–2011 Home video clip show narrated by and Stuart Hall. Monkey Business 2003 2003–2004 A 10-minute filler. Nortonland 2007 2007–2009 Clip show of games played on 's Channel 4 show, . Poker Den 2005 Presented by Jesse May with commentary by Grub Smith. Prize Time 1997–1998 Replaced by The Games Room. The Pyramid Game (second revival) 2007 2007–2014 Challenge's version of the classic game show, presented by . Reverse-a-Word 2004 Seven-minute pilot, presented by the BBC Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills. Roy Walker's Gameshow Moments 2009 2009–2012 Series of clips from gameshows, past and present. Later shown under the title Roy Walker's Guide to Gameshows. Roy Walker's TV Bloomers 2009 2009–2012 The Catchphrase host's take on the Auntie's Bloomers format. Sale of the Century (second revival) 1997–1998 1997–2003 Challenge TV's version of Anglia's classic gameshow, it was presented by Keith Chegwin. Say the Word 1997 1997–2008 Hosted by one of Challenge's original continuity presenters, Andy Crane. Showbiz Blackjack 2006 Presented by Matt Brown. Showbiz Darts 2006 2006–2015 Celebrity darts contest. Showbiz Poker 2006 Presented by Lisa Rogers. Soap Addicts 2002–2003 2002–2006 Another variation of the Telly Addicts format. Split Second 1997–1998 1997–1999 Hosted by Aonghus McAnally. Sport Addicts 2002 2002–2004 Yet, another variation of the Telly Addicts format. Presented by Bradley Walsh. Stake Out 2001 2001–2020 Presented by Anthony Davis. Sushi TV 2003–2004 2003–2005 Series of clips from various Japanese gameshows, presented by Julian Clary (series 1) and narrated by Craig Charles (series 2). Take it or Leave it? 2006–2008 2006–2012 The trivia quiz show in which teams of two must hold their nerve to win the £50,000 prize. Presented by . That's the Question! 2007 The UK version of the American gameshow, it was presented by . Timeline 2014 2014–2015 Presented by Brian Conley. TNA: British Boot Camp 2013–2014 2013–2016 TNA Unfinished Business 2012 2012–2016 Totally Top Trumps 2004 Short-lived game show, loosely based on the famous card game, presented by Andy Goldstein; only lasted 20 episodes. TV Scrabble 2001–2003 2001–2012 Televised version of the famous board game.TV's Greatest Game Shows 2019 A celebration of classic British game shows. Presented by Roy Walker. UK's Strongest Man 2011–2013 2011–2014 Coverage of the annual strongmen tournament. Ultimate Guinness World Records 2004 2004–2009 Introduced by Jamie Rickers. Vegas Virgins 2005 2005–2014 Reality series following 10 British and American casino hopefuls. Winner Takes All! (revival) 1997 1997–2002 Challenge TV's version of Yorkshire's gameshow, presented by Bobby Davro. Wrestle Talk TV 2012–2015 Wrestling magazine show, which aired on Sunday nights straight after TNA. World's Greatest Gambling Scams 2006 2006–2013 A 10-part series that looked at the cons that left the gambling industry reeling.You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully! 2015 A documentary celebrating Central’s classic game show Bullseye.
Current programming originally shown by other broadcasters Name of show Original channel(s) Originally broadcast When re-runs began airing on Challenge5 Gold RingsITV2017–20202022 All Star Family Fortunes ITV 2006–2015 2019 Antiques Road Trip BBC One/BBC Two2009-present 2026 Bargain Hunt BBC One 2000–present 2023 Beat the Chasers ITV 2020-present 2026 The Biggest Game in Town 2001 2026 The Bidding Room BBC One 2020–present 2025 Blankety Blank (original) BBC One/ITV 1979–2002, 2016, 2020–present 2000Blockbusters (original) ITV/Sky One 1983–1995 1997–2016; 2023 Bob's Full House BBC One 1984–1990 2012; 2024 Bridge of Lies 2022–present 2023 Bruce Forsyth's Generation Game 1990–1994 2024 Bruce's Price is Right ITV 1995–2001 2002 Bullseye (original) 1981–1995 2002 Cash in the Attic BBC One/Channel 5 2002–2022 2023 Cash Trapped ITV 2016-2019 2022 Catchphrase (original and revival) 1986–2002, 2013–present 1997; 2023 The Chase 2009–present 2014 Classic Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (original) 1998–2014, 2018–present 2004 The Cube 2009–2015, 2020–2021 2017 The Crystal Maze Channel 4/E4 1990-1995, 2016-2020 1998-2020; 2023 Dale's Supermarket Sweep (original) ITV 1993–2001, 2007 2005 Dickinson's Real Deal 2006–2024 2022 Family Fortunes (original, except Series 1, 2, 3, 4 & 22) 1980–2002, 2020–present 1997 Friends Like These BBC One 1999–2003 2005-2014, 2025–present Gladiators (original) ITV 1992–2000 1999–2019, 2026 Gladiators (1st revival) Sky One 2008–2009 2011–2013, 2026 Gladiators (2nd revival) BBC One 2024-present 2026 House of Games BBC Two 2017–present 2025 In for a Penny ITV 2019–2024 2024 Joe Pasquale's Price Is Right 2006–2007 2009 Pick a Number 1984–1996 2026 Play Your Cards Right 1980–1987, 1994–1999, 2002–2003 2002 Pointless BBC Two/BBC One 2009–present 2011 Scrapheap Challenge Channel 4 1998–2010 2022 Sign2Win BSL Zone 2022 2023 Strike it Lucky! ITV 1986–1994 1998 Tenable 2016–2024 2021 The Weakest Link (original) BBC Two/BBC One 2000–2012; 2017; 2021–present 2007; 2023 The Wheel BBC One 2020–present 2026 Through the Keyhole (original) ITV/Sky One/BBC One/BBC Two 1987–2008, 2013–2019 1993; 1997; 2023–present Total Wipeout UK BBC One 2009–2012 2013–2016, 2025 Wheel of Fortune (original) ITV 1988–2001 2002 Winner Takes All! (original) 1975–1988 2002; 2026
Former programming originally shown by other broadcasters