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Beat the Crusher

1999 – 1998Show1 season10 episodes

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A nostalgic, spectacular series about games and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for tears, big ideas or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Game Show
  • High-Stakes Competition
  • Car Destruction
  • Bizarre Premise
  • British Television
  • Spectacle-Driven
  • Fast-Paced
  • Cult Classic
  • Retro Entertainment

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Facts

January 8, 1999 · November 23, 1998 · Ended

First aired
January 8, 1999
Last aired
November 23, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Beat the Crusher okay for kids?"

Questions about Beat the Crusher

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Beat the Crusher okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Beat the Crusher?

10 h

About 10 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 1998.

Can I half-watch Beat the Crusher?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Beat the Crusher?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.