Superstars in pictures

Bobby Moore, Tony Jacklin, David Hemery, Roger Taylor, Barry John and Joe Bugner at the very first Superstars at Crystal Palace in 1973. Bugner forgot his trunks and wore his pants instead Photograph: PA

Not the England cricket team waiting to go into bat against South Africa, but Mick Channon, Chay Blyth, John Stracey and Colin Bell from the 1974 series Photograph: PA

Cricketer Tony Greig was upset by a comment from commentator David Vine and took matters into his own hands. From the shooting event in 1974 Photograph: PA

'He’s wobbling! He’s wobbling!' Kevin Keegan in happier times on his bike. Look closely at the ground. That’s where Keegan was headed. From the 1976 series of Superstars Photograph: PA

'I’ve dropped a contact lens.' 'What a coincidence, so have I!' Two competitors prepare themselves for one of the great Superstars tests - squat thrusts Photograph: PA

The greatest Superstar ever, Brian Jacks, won an Olympic medal at judo, but will always be remembered for his prowess on dips (nothing to do with Pringles) and squat thrusts Photograph: PA

Whatever that chap is doing to swimmer David Wilkie, it obviously hurts like hell Photograph: PA

'Look as camp as you possibly can, David.' Presenter David Vine does as he is told, interviewing Brian Hooper, a double winner in 1982 and 1983 Photograph: PA

Not the men’s runners-up plate at Wimbledon, but the prestigious Superstars silver salver won by Brian Hooper in 1983. The European Cup, it ain’t Photograph: PA

Remember when Johnny Vaughan presented Superstars? Not many people do. He co-hosted the short-lived BBC1 revival with Suzi Perry Photograph: BBC

So why didn’t the BBC1 revival last longer? There may be a clue in this lineup of women contestants from 2003. Just how many can you name? Apart from Annabel Croft? Photograph: BBC

The team captains of the 2008 version of the show: Dame Kelly Holmes, Sir Steve Redgrave, Roger Black and Mike Catt Photograph: Channel Five

Can she kick it? Kelly Holmes takes a shot at goal during the football event in the new Channel Five version Photograph: Channel Five

Rugby world cup winner Mike Catt battles through the pain barrier on the rowing machine on Channel Five’s Superstars, with encouragement from Martin 'chariots' Offiah. But not the woman on the right - cheer up love, you're on TV Photograph: Channel Five

It was never like this batting for England: Graham Thorpe wonders what he has got himself into as former Chelsea star Roberto Di Matteo tackles the parallel bars Photograph: Channel Five