Occasionally there are special episodes with a particular theme, usually based on national holidays , introducing special features and prizes. It was seen by , viewers at 8pm. On 19 August , it was announced that Deal or No Deal had been axed by Channel 4 with the longest break. A Deal or No Deal Tour series was announced where the show would travel to landmarks throughout the United Kingdom, and act as the game show's final farewell.
The game is played using twenty-two sealed red boxes, each with an identifying number from 1 to 22 displayed on the front. Inside each box is a sum of money. All the boxes are sealed by an independent adjudicator; the value inside each box is not known to anyone except the adjudicator. At the start of each game one of the 22 contestants, each standing behind one of the red boxes, is selected to be the contestant for that episode.
The contestants themselves do not know who is to take the seat until it is revealed at the beginning of the show. The contestant then takes their box and walks to the centre of the set, taking their place at the "pound table", in what Edmonds often refers to as the "crazy chair".
Once sitting down the contestant plays themself, and after confirming that they selected their box at random, the gong begins. The contestant's box contains their potential prize. One at a time, the contestant chooses one of the 21 boxes remaining other than their own to be opened, eliminating the value inside it from the list of possible amounts in the contestant's box displayed on a large screen opposite them.
It is in the contestant's interest to uncover smaller amounts of money, in the hope that their prize is a larger amount or that they can get a higher offer from the Banker. Boxes are opened by the remaining 21 contestants; these contestants are also regularly spoken to by Edmonds and the contestant, and offer support and advice to the contestant.
These contestants, however, return for the following episodes, along with a new contestant replacing the previous episode's contestant, so that all contestants eventually play the game, and continuity is built between shows.
There are six rounds: in the opening round the contestant opens five boxes, then three in each subsequent round. After the required number of boxes have been opened in a round, the Banker offers to buy the contestant's box. The amount is dependent on the remaining box values: if several larger amounts are gone, the offer is likely to be low, as the probability is higher that the contestant's box contains a small amount of money.
Occasionally, the first offer or on very rare occasions a later offer has been replaced by an offer to the contestant to swap their box for one of the remaining unopened boxes. The first offer can also be used by the Banker to offer non-monetary items such as a dozen roses, or in the case of Jimmy Carr 's game, a holiday bribe as Carr was playing for charity, he could walk away from the game, earning nothing for charity but a holiday for himself.
These offers rarely impact the game in a serious manner. The Banker is never seen, relaying his offers to Edmonds via telephone although sometimes Edmonds allows the contestant to talk to the Banker through the telephone. Edmonds tells the contestant the offer and asks the eponymous question. The contestant responds either "deal" or "no deal".
Responding with "deal" means the contestant agrees to sell the box for the amount of money offered, relinquishing the prize in their box. The game is now over, though play continues to show the hypothetical outcome had the contestant not dealt. Saying "no deal" means the contestant keeps their box, and proceeds to the next round, again hoping to reveal small amounts in the remaining boxes. After six rounds, only two boxes remain.
If the contestant rejects the final offer, they take the prize contained in their box. The Banker might offer the opportunity for the contestant to swap their box with the other remaining unopened box and take the prize contained in it instead.
Dealing early in the game can sometimes warrant the Banker to ask for the money back in exchange for the contents of one of the remaining two boxes. If the contestant agrees to the Banker's Gamble, they are returned to "live play" and they will play out the opening of their box or if they have swapped, the swapped box and win the contents of that box instead.
The Banker has only offered this rarely, as it usually means that the player will either have a much larger sum of money than they dealt at, or they will leave with a substantially lower sum of money, in which case the Banker is said to have "won".
The most notable example of the Banker's Gamble being used to the player's benefit was with the contestant, Alice Mundy. As a result, the Banker offered her the chance to return her winnings in the hopes that she would leave with 1p. Sometimes there are extra twists to the game, including making offers between rounds, and offering other gambles such as "double or nothing", where after the contestant has dealt, they have to open extra boxes and risk winning nothing or doubling their winnings.
Also, the Banker has allowed the contestant to go ahead one box at the time giving them more freedom to pull out of the game when they wish. The Banker has been known to try other tricks such as offering prize money to other people, for example, a friend of a contestant who won only a small amount in their own game. Such twists happen rarely, but happened more regularly during the themed weeks. There are 22 cash prizes contained in the boxes on the programme.
The highest five valued boxes are referred to as the "Power Five", [4] whilst the lowest five valued boxes are referred to as the "Banker's Power Five". On 1 January , a new feature—"Box 23"—was introduced to the game. At the end of a contestant's game, the contestant is asked if he or she wishes to buy Box 23 for the amount already won on the show.
The box contains one of five cards:. This change effectively makes it possible for a contestant to leave with nothing at all: previously, a player would leave with a minimum of 1 penny. Starting 29 September , a new gameplay element, the "Offer Button" was added. The button, situated on the contestant's desk, may only be used one time during the contestant's game.
When it is pressed, the Banker must make an offer at that point, regardless of how many boxes have been opened at that stage. The Offer Button becomes available after the opening five boxes are selected.
The Banker's offer is written and sealed in a capsule and sent to the studio before the contestant guesses the amount.
The original studio set for the show was converted from an old paintworks factory and its associated warehouses in Bristol. Channel 4 initially commissioned a run of 66 episodes, with filming beginning in October , and the first episode broadcast at the end of the month. Template:Citation needed Channel 4 then commissioned a second filming period at the end of Template:Citation needed.
By May , episodes were being filmed Monday to Friday at a rate of 15 episodes a week. Three episodes are filmed in a day in two sessions, an afternoon one for one episode using one audience, and then two episodes filmed in the evening using a second audience. The studio operates from 9am to 10pm. Having initially begun filming episodes just a few weeks in advance, each new period of filming now begins several months in advance, and at a rate of 15 episodes a week being filmed, Template:Citation needed the delay between filming and broadcast varies; it can be months between the filming date and broadcast date for a particular episode.
In October , production moved to the Bottle Yard Studios , which has been custom built to house the show, in Bristol. Filming for series 10 began on 28 October at the new location.
For a two-week period starting on 10 October , live episodes of the show were broadcast in place of the routine pre-recorded episodes. The game show participants comprise the host Noel Edmonds , the unseen character of the Banker, the main contestant playing that day's game, the other contestants, and a studio audience of around people facing the gameboard. Audience members are commonly asked for opinions on whether the contestant should "Deal or No Deal".
Here's how to get on waiting list. Jennifer Sangalang Florida Today. Show Caption. Hide Caption. What's the worst thing about hosting a game show? Contestants have systems to help them along during their game and to pick their number when decisions become difficult. We have had many systems on Deal, from players picking all odd numbers to players studying the location of the numbers.
Some people just pick out faces. Many do it on gut instinct. Every contestant brings a new way of playing the game. One contestant even used the numbers of her favourite dishes from her local Chinese takeaway. When pushed, The Banker must immediately call to make an offer. We have invited couples, grandparents and siblings to play Deal or No Deal during our special Double Trouble weeks. With only five chances to play and 11 couples — not everyone is guaranteed a place at the Pound Table.
Look out for our parents specials coming soon in We are using cookies on this site to help improve your user experience, to remember choices you make or enable services you request. By using this site you are consenting to this use of cookies. More Information. Noel's ready for your questions Has any contestant walked away with the 1p?
You can also follow the mystery man on Twitter: OfficialBanker Q4. Who is the Banker? For how long will Deal or No Deal run? Where is the show filmed and can I be in the audience? You can see the availability of audience tickets here Q8. How do the 22 contestants choose their boxes at random? Are the contestants given any notice as to when they will be chosen?
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