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Don't Ask Me (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Series · ★ 8

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Released in 1974, Don't Ask Me is a notable series.

What it’s about. Don't Ask Me was a popular British television science show made by Yorkshire Television for the ITV network and ran from 1974 to 1978. It attempted to answer science-based questions and contributors included Magnus Pyke, Rob Buckman, David Bellamy, Miriam Stoppard, and Derek Griffiths. Those behind the scenes included Adam Hart-Davis, who later became a well-known science presenter in his own right. The theme music was "House of the King" by the contemporary Dutch fusion band Focus. A follow up called Don't Just Sit There ran for 19 episodes from 1979 to 1980. It was also produced for Yorkshire TV and featured the same panel.

Who’s in it. Don't Ask Me stars Magnus Pyke as contributor, Derek Griffiths as Presenter, David Bellamy as contributor and Miriam Stoppard as contributor.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Don't Ask Me sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Ask Me page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Don't Ask Me (1974)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Don't Ask Me change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Don't Ask Me worth watching?
Don't Ask Me holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Don't Ask Me?
Don't Ask Me stars Magnus Pyke, Derek Griffiths, David Bellamy and Miriam Stoppard.
When was Don't Ask Me released?
Don't Ask Me was released in 1974.