TV series

Surprise, Surprise

1984–1997 · 14 seasons

Warm, gentle viewing where ordinary people get pleasant surprises and reunions, easy to dip in and out of.

Overview: Surprise, Surprise is a British television programme originally hosted by Cilla Black and produced by London Weekend Television for ITV. It ran for 14 series from 6 May 1984 to 5 September 1997, after which four annual specials were produced between 1998 to 2001. In 2012, the show returned after a 11-year hiatus. The revived version is produced by ITV Studios and presented by Holly Willoughby. The show is currently in its second series.
How it feels: Measured and fine in the background.
About: Family, friendship, healing
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
friendship
healing
Places: None
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: anthology
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none