The Krypton Factor

Name: The Krypton Factor
Released: 1977-09-07
Rating: 7.75
Cast: Gordon Burns, Ben Shephard, Ross King

7.8First aired 1977-09-07Last aired 1995-11-20Status: Ended

Seasons: 18
Episodes: 295
Networks: ITV1

Overview

The Krypton Factor was a British game show produced by Granada Television for broadcast on ITV. The show originally ran from 7 September 1977 to 20 November 1995, and was hosted by Gordon Burns. Contestants from across the United Kingdom and Ireland competed in a series of rounds that tested their physical stamina and mental attributes. The title of the show is a reference to Superman's home planet Krypton, the title perceiving that the contestants had strong superhuman "powers" for taking part in the challenges they were set.