Families at War

BBC One Ended

1 Season · 8 Episodes · Premiered April 10, 1999 · Ended May 29, 1999

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer present the game show in which two opposing family teams carry out unusual challenges.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

8 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Sat, Apr 10 1999 4:45 PM GMT+0000 40 min
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer present a new game show featuring a series of unique and downright bizarre challenges carried out by two opposing family teams. The action is overseen by Watchdog's Alice Beer, and pop stars Beautiful South and Leo Sayer join in the fun. 
E02
Episode 2
Sat, Apr 17 1999 4:50 PM GMT+0000 40 min
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer present the game show, in which two opposing family teams carry out unusual challenges. This week featuring the Simpson family from Glasgow and the Shilling family from Kent. They are joined by top pop band Steps, who perform their version of the Bee Gees' song Tragedy. Alice Beer oversees the action.
E03
Episode 3
Sat, Apr 24 1999 4:50 PM GMT+0000 40 min
The Hallett family from Cheshire compete with the Davies family from County Durham in challenges such as fire fighting and hockey, watched over by Alice Beer. Plus Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra joins in the fun.
E04
Episode 4
Sat, May 1 1999 4:50 PM GMT+0000 40 min
The Smiths from Essex meet the Greens from Derby in the wacky game show hosted by Vie Reeves and Bob Mortimer. Alice Beer oversees the challenges which tonight include breakdancing and impersonating singer Cher. 
E05
Episode 5
Sat, May 8 1999 4:50 PM GMT+0000 40 min
The Chamberlains from Comwall take on the McCabes from south London in the wacky game show hosted by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. Challenges feature trumpet playing and an archery display. EastEnders' actor Joe Absolom joins in the fun as referee Alice Beer keeps order.
E06
Episode 6
Sat, May 15 1999 4:50 PM GMT+0000 40 min
The Thomas family from Fareham, Hampshire, take on the Weldons from Ripon, North Yorkshire, in the bizarre game show hosted by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer , with umpire Alice Beer. Challenges include cow-milking and painting with a straw, while Derek Thompson of Casualty, Coronation Street's Bruce Jones , and the Averley and Newham Brass Band join the fun. 
E07
Episode 7
Sat, May 22 1999 4:50 PM GMT+0000 40 min
The Shepherds from Derbyshire meet the O'Neills from Lancashire on the outlandish game show hosted by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. Challenges include climbing to the summit of 30ft of sheer glass, country-and-western singing on horseback and an unusual line-dancing display. With umpire Alice Beer and guests Irish singer Rose Marie and rap artist Black Twang.
E08
Episode 8
Sat, May 29 1999 4:30 PM GMT+0000 40 min
The Woolcott family from Kent meet the Moore family from Norfolk on the outlandish game show hosted by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. Challenges include waltzing with a pig, gymnastics in an unlikely location and a game of pool played in pitch darkness. With umpire Alice Beer.
Vic Reeves
Vic Reeves as Presenter
Bob Mortimer
Bob Mortimer as Presenter
Alice Beer
Alice Beer as Umpire

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