Catchphrase (1986): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1986, Catchphrase is a family and reality series.

What it’s about. Catchphrase is a British game show based on the short-lived U.S. game show of the same name. It originally aired on ITV in the United Kingdom between 12 January 1986 and 19 December 2002. It was presented by Northern Irish comedian Roy Walker from 1986–1999; followed by Nick Weir from 2000–2002, and Mark Curry in 2002. In the original series, two contestants, one male and one female would have to identify the familiar phrase represented by a piece of animation accompanied by background music. The show's mascot, a golden robot called "Mr. Chips", appears in many of the animations. In the revived version of the show, the same format remains, but there are three contestants. In August 2012, it was announced that Stephen Mulhern would host a revived version of the show beginning on 7 April 2013. On 21 August 2013, it was confirmed that Catchphrase has been re-commissioned for a second series, following the success of the first.

Who’s in it. Catchphrase stars Roy Walker as Himself - Presenter, Nick Weir as Himself - Presenter, Mark Curry as Himself - Presenter and Peter Dickson.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Catchphrase has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Catchphrase page.

If you liked it. Fans of Catchphrase tend to enjoy Anne with an E, Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Big Time Rush.