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Beat the Crusher (1999)

Beat the Crusher was a game show airing on Sky One during 1999 in the United Kingdom. It was hosted by comedian Freddie Starr, with assistant Melinda Messenger. The show was noted for its bizarre end game, which featured two couples gambling their automobiles for the chance to win a new one. The winning team received the new car, while the losing couple's car was dropped into a car crusher and destroyed, with their bus fare home being given as a consolation prize.

First Air Date
January 8, 1999
Seasons
1
Episodes
10

Cast: Melinda Messenger, Freddie Starr

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Beat the Crusher was a game show airing on Sky One during 1999 in the United Kingdom. It was hosted by comedian Freddie Starr, with assistant Melinda Messenger. The show was noted for its bizarre end game, which featured two couples gambling their automobiles for the chance to win a new one. The winning team received the new car, while the losing couple's car was dropped into a car crusher and destroyed, with their bus fare home being given as a consolation prize.

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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired1/8/1999
Last Aired11/23/1998
Seasons1
Episodes10
LanguageEnglish
Creators & Crew

1

Seasons

10

Episodes

60m

Per Episode

1999

First Aired

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Cast

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Melinda Messenger

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Freddie Starr

Seasons

1 seasons
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Season 1

1998

10 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beat the Crusher about?

Beat the Crusher was a game show airing on Sky One during 1999 in the United Kingdom. It was hosted by comedian Freddie Starr, with assistant Melinda Messenger. The show was noted for its bizarre end …

How many seasons does Beat the Crusher have?

1

How many episodes does Beat the Crusher have?

10

Is Beat the Crusher still running?

No, it ended in 1998.

When did Beat the Crusher first air?

January 8, 1999

Who stars in Beat the Crusher?

Melinda Messenger, Freddie Starr