The Tournament 

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The BBC West region started on 1st September 1957 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One West.

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The Tournament

Games & Quizzes

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Fast-paced quiz show hosted by Alex Scott.

Eight contestants compete in a series of fast-paced quiz battles in an attempt to eliminate their opponents from the day’s game and walk away with a cash prize.

Series 2

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The Tournament: Series 2: Episode 27

Episode 27

BBC One - The Tournament, Series 2, Episode 27

Eight players do battle in the ultimate knockout quiz. Hosted by Alex Scott.

Eight players do battle in the ultimate knockout quiz. Only one will be left standing at the end, but will they reach the Golden Run and double their money? Hosted by Alex Scott.

In the ultimate knockout quiz, eight players do battle on the Tournament Run in a series of exciting tug-of-war quiz matches as they attempt to knock their opponents out of the game and steal their cash. Only one player will be left standing at the end, but can they make it all the way to the Golden Run to double their money? Hosted by Alex Scott.

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