The Krypton Factor
1977•18 Seasons•295 Episodes•7.8•Ended
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.
Network
ITV1
Origin
GB
Cast
Gordon Burns
Ben Shephard
Ross King
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