Television presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins will soon be back together on BBC1 again, urging on amateur competitors, but not in a baking contest.
Instead it has been announced that the two former Great British Bake Off stars are to present a fresh version of gameshow The Generation Game, a family favourite that began in 1971 and was hosted for many years by Bruce Forsyth.
“It’s a cuddly toy, it’s a toaster, it’s a circular power saw, no it’s Mel and Sue doing The Generation Game! We can’t believe it. We are so excited!” the comedy duo said, evoking the memory of the legendary conveyor-belt memory test from the original show.
The programme, to be made by BBC Studios, is to combine classic skill challenges, such as balloon modelling or flamenco dancing, with new games for volunteer family teams to play in the studio for prizes. A panel of star judges and a lineup of celebrity guests will join the new hosts for a four-programme run.
Guy Freeman, the editor of special events and formats at BBC Studios, said: “When asked, this is the TV show that viewers most wanted to see back on their screens and so we are thrilled to be able to make that happen with Mel and Sue, who I know will have just as much fun hosting it as contestants will playing it.”
Giedroyc has recently been seen hosting BBC singing contest Pitch Battle, while Perkins fronted gameshow The Big Spell.
It has yet to be announced when the series will be shown.
