The Krypton Factor
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.
Seasons
Season 1
1977-09-07
11 Episodes
Season 2
1978-07-14
12 Episodes
Season 3
1979-06-08
11 Episodes
Season 4
1980-06-16
13 Episodes
Season 5
1981-06-01
19 Episodes
Season 6
1982-05-31
19 Episodes
Season 7
1983-06-17
19 Episodes
Season 8
1984-07-09
19 Episodes
Season 9
1985-07-22
18 Episodes
Season 10
1986-09-01
17 Episodes
Season 11
1987-09-07
19 Episodes
Season 12
1988-06-06
30 Episodes
Season 13
1989-05-23
22 Episodes
Season 14
1990-09-03
14 Episodes
Season 15
1991-09-02
13 Episodes
Season 16
1992-09-07
13 Episodes
Season 17
1993-09-06
13 Episodes
Season 18
1995-08-28
13 Episodes
Show Details
Status
Ended
Original Language
en
Number of Seasons
18
Number of Episodes
295
First Air Date
1977-09-07
Last Air Date
1995-11-20
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