I have decided to start a campaign to bring back one of the greatest TV shows ever, Treasure Hunt. I think this says it all:

If someone came up to you and said that Treasure Hunt was an hour of complete arse, not only do they have Tourette's Syndrome, but somewhat ironically they would be almost completely right.

That's because the show is infamous for Graham the Cameraman's need to film Anneka Rice's bottom. In jump-suit as well! However, it was a groundbreaking game too, and one of Channel 4's most popular shows of the era, regularly clawing in 7-8 million viewers.


The game, then. Former BBC newsreader Kenneth Kendall helps two ordinary rich people to solve five devious cryptic clues in order to guide "Skyrunner" Anneka, transported by helicopter, around the five places of interest, usually on a 20x20 km map, within 45 minutes.

Part of the game was that although they could communicate with Anneka via a two-way radio link, they couldn't actually see her. An unintentional difficulty factor was that the radio communications would sometimes break up, completely by accident, at unfortunate times.

In the studio, the players have access to lots of reference works and they'll need them because the clues are somewhat cryptic. For example, one clue once was: "In a Seahawk, in a Seahawk, in a Seahawk." the contestants had to work out that an airbase in the area was known as the HMS Seahawk, and at that place was an actual Seahawk plane and inside that was a small model of a Seahawk plane, and the clue was in that. Often homonyms, anagrams, double meanings and other connotations needed to be solved, with a bit of quick research each time, to solve the clues.

Who wouldn't love another chance to see this lovely lady (http://www.ukgameshows.com/page/images/thumb/3/33/Treasure_hunt_001.jpg/350px-Treasure_hunt_001.jpg) (check out the radio mic on that) running around shouting " STOP THE CLOCK, I'VE FOUND THE CLUE"?

For me it was the theme tune (http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/474807_mfhqx/Be_Moyles_Treasure_Hunt.mp3), it was Zack Laurence's finest hour if you ask me.

So come on forum, let's petition Channel 4, the Government and even the almighty himself, BRING BACK TREASURE HUNT. Sod Big Brother, hunting treasure is where it's at. :thumbsup:

Of course, she is almost fifty now. We need a new backside to drool over, if it is to return. ;)

Of course, she is almost fifty now. We need a new backside to drool over, if it is to return. ;)

Who could be the new backside Heyesey? Any ladies of the forum up for running around in a jumpsuit whilst we all admire your ar.. athletic abilities?

If the job requirement (inane giggling blonde) hasn't changed, I should think Billie Piper would be high up the list.

'Treasure Hunt' was fantastic! Definitely needs to return to TV.

I do, however, feel that the concept needs a little updating; a focus on close-up shots of women's lycra-clad bottoms is so 80s. Perhaps a newly-retired rugby player might assume Anneka's role? I hear Laurence Dallaglio might be on his way out. I think this would be an ideal post-rugby career for him.

'Treasure Hunt' was fantastic! Definitely needs to return to TV.


Hear, hear! :thumbsup:

I think they should combine Treasure Hunt with 321 as you could never get any of the clues on that as well.
From wiki just incase you are lucky to be young enough not to remember this!

wishbone brought on by Sonny Hayes came with the clue "Take one that never changes, add a pub and a precious stone, bring them all up-to-date, and now you're on your own", which the contestants rejected hoping it referred to Dusty Bin. Rogers explanation of the clue was: "'Take one that never changes', well that could be Dusty Bin which of course is where you might throw a wishbone. 'Add a pub and a precious stone', well that doesn't point to Dusty. 'Bring them all up-to-date, and now you're on your own'. Well what about the wishbone? Sonny said 'a large wishbone', so what might a large wishbone come from? Something larger than a chicken. Turkey maybe? Now 'one that never changes' is a constant, a pub can also be an inn, there's a lot of precious stones but how many go with 'constant inn'? How about opal? Yes, Constantinople, up-to-date, the pride of Turkey, you've rejected the 3-2-1 holiday!":suspect::roll:

Oh my god, just been reading some of the prizes as well (THe one I really remember was a velour headboard that had a teasmade pop out of it and a radio built in - WOW! - one of the prizes was a St Bernard dog and a year's supply of whisky to presumably keep around its neck!

I think they should combine Treasure Hunt with 321 as you could never get any of the clues on that as well.
From wiki just incase you are lucky to be young enough not to remember this!

wishbone brought on by Sonny Hayes came with the clue "Take one that never changes, add a pub and a precious stone, bring them all up-to-date, and now you're on your own", which the contestants rejected hoping it referred to Dusty Bin. Rogers explanation of the clue was: "'Take one that never changes', well that could be Dusty Bin which of course is where you might throw a wishbone. 'Add a pub and a precious stone', well that doesn't point to Dusty. 'Bring them all up-to-date, and now you're on your own'. Well what about the wishbone? Sonny said 'a large wishbone', so what might a large wishbone come from? Something larger than a chicken. Turkey maybe? Now 'one that never changes' is a constant, a pub can also be an inn, there's a lot of precious stones but how many go with 'constant inn'? How about opal? Yes, Constantinople, up-to-date, the pride of Turkey, you've rejected the 3-2-1 holiday!":suspect::roll:

Oh my god, just been reading some of the prizes as well (THe one I really remember was a velour headboard that had a teasmade pop out of it and a radio built in - WOW! - one of the prizes was a St Bernard dog and a year's supply of whisky to presumably keep around its neck!

Genius. I still can't do the spinning finger thing Ted Rogers would do at the end of the show. I suddenly feel like I'm in a Peter Kay joke. :suspect: Garlic, bread?

'Treasure Hunt' was fantastic! Definitely needs to return to TV.

I do, however, feel that the concept needs a little updating; a focus on close-up shots of women's lycra-clad bottoms is so 80s. Perhaps a newly-retired rugby player might assume Anneka's role? I hear Laurence Dallaglio might be on his way out. I think this would be an ideal post-rugby career for him.

Nah, they'd never get the helicopter off the ground with him in it! :hihi:

StarSparkle :)

Of course, she is almost fifty now. We need a new backside to drool over, if it is to return. ;)

Well of course, for a while there was Annabel Croft before it was axed on Channel 4, and the show did make a return on the BBC with the eternally smug Dermot Mernaghan as the Kendall, and the rather lovely Suzi Perry, resplendent in very tight leathery stuff :love:

I'd happily let Suzi have another go :D :love:

I think they should combine Treasure Hunt with 321 as you could never get any of the clues on that as well.
From wiki just incase you are lucky to be young enough not to remember this!

wishbone brought on by Sonny Hayes came with the clue "Take one that never changes, add a pub and a precious stone, bring them all up-to-date, and now you're on your own", which the contestants rejected hoping it referred to Dusty Bin. Rogers explanation of the clue was: "'Take one that never changes', well that could be Dusty Bin which of course is where you might throw a wishbone. 'Add a pub and a precious stone', well that doesn't point to Dusty. 'Bring them all up-to-date, and now you're on your own'. Well what about the wishbone? Sonny said 'a large wishbone', so what might a large wishbone come from? Something larger than a chicken. Turkey maybe? Now 'one that never changes' is a constant, a pub can also be an inn, there's a lot of precious stones but how many go with 'constant inn'? How about opal? Yes, Constantinople, up-to-date, the pride of Turkey, you've rejected the 3-2-1 holiday!":suspect::roll:

Oh my god, just been reading some of the prizes as well (THe one I really remember was a velour headboard that had a teasmade pop out of it and a radio built in - WOW! - one of the prizes was a St Bernard dog and a year's supply of whisky to presumably keep around its neck!

:hihi:

That would have been on of the easiest 'craptic' clues they had! I was very young when it was on, and even then thinking words to the effect of "What substances are the people who write these clues taking?".

Nah, they'd never get the helicopter off the ground with him in it! :hihi:

StarSparkle :)
Hmmm. Good point.

*goes off to Google for suitable fly half bottoms*

*goes off to Google for suitable fly half bottoms*

Don't bother, as HappyHippy says " Suzi Perry is the way to go ". There is no way I'm going to tune in to watch a Rugby player's arse. You women can have a sexy pilot or something if you want eye candy.

Don't bother, as HappyHippy says " Suzi Perry is the way to go ". There is no way I'm going to tune in to watch a Rugby player's arse. You women can have a sexy pilot or something if you want eye candy.
Suzi Perry? Is she some now gone to seed Daily Star 'glamour' model? :suspect:

As for the pilot, yes, I suppose some might find the back of his head fairly stimulating... Besides, I think we're way overdue for a little role reversal here. We now have women commentating on football matches; we certainly need to complete the circle by having the focus of the TV game show camera roam lovingly over the finely toned bottom and superb legs of a pretty male athlete :D .

Suzi Perry? Is she some now gone to seed Daily Star 'glamour' model? :suspect:

As for the pilot, yes, I suppose some might find the back of his head fairly stimulating... Besides, I think we're way overdue for a little role reversal here. We now have women commentating on football matches; we certainly need to complete the circle by having the focus of the TV game show camera roam lovingly over the finely toned bottom and superb legs of a pretty male athlete :D .

You women need to know your place and in Treasure Hunt it should be in front of the camera, wiggling your peaches. :hihi:

You women need to know your place and in Treasure Hunt it should be in front of the camera, wiggling your peaches. :hihi:
And I went to the trouble of putting some superficial, yet likely-sounding, veneer to my argument for more toned male flesh on our TVs too :hihi: .

Dear God no.....don't even joke :nono:

Dear God no.....don't even joke :nono:
A no to more toned male flesh on TV? Say it isn't so!

Suzi Perry? Is she some now gone to seed Daily Star 'glamour' model? :suspect:

As for the pilot, yes, I suppose some might find the back of his head fairly stimulating... Besides, I think we're way overdue for a little role reversal here. We now have women commentating on football matches; we certainly need to complete the circle by having the focus of the TV game show camera roam lovingly over the finely toned bottom and superb legs of a pretty male athlete :D .

Oi! Leave the lovely Perry alone :D. She presents the Moto GP on the BBC.

Not the greatest pic, but the bike's nice too (http://www.slickbiker.com/Slickbiker/Links/Suzi-perry.jpg)

A no to more toned male flesh on TV? Say it isn't so!

I'd never say no to toned male flesh :love: but Treasure Hunt.....no.

Treasure hunt was superseded by the far superior ‘Interceptor’ ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interceptor_(TV_series)) – now that’s the series they ought to bring back.

Here’s a Youtube clip (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=62pIoQtO-DY) of the show, sadly they only did 8 episodes! why? it was excellent TV!