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Blankety Blank Season 13 Episodes
Season 13 Episode Guide
21 Episodes 1989 - 1990
Episode 1
Episode #13.1
29 mins
Les opens a new series with the final appearance of three of his regulars: Duncan Norvelle, Gary Davies and Cheryl Baker. Making their sole appearances on the show are Terence Alexander and Frances Edmonds.
Episode 2
Episode #13.2
29 mins
The 200th episode of Blankety Blank to be broadcast, an edition that sees the sole appearances of Buster Merryfield and Gyles Brandreth on the panel. Among the other guests are Rachel Bell, Steve Wright and Rose-Marie.
Episode 3
Episode #13.3
29 mins
Featuring the sole appearance of former footballers Jimmy Hill and Trevor Brooking, along with biscuits supplied by Rustie Lee. There's also a contestant who shows off her unusual skills to Les - jungle noises and backflips.
Episode 4
Episode #13.4
27 mins
"Listen, I don't care if they don't laugh," says Les, "I'll battle on." Making their sole appearances on the panel are Joan Sims, Rodney Bewes and Colin Berry, while Paul Shane and Pamela Armstrong appear for the final time.
Episode 5
Episode #13.5
30 mins
Les has one final sparring session with Bertice Reading, trading multiple insults before admitting he loves her dearly. There's also a contestant who wants to bounce bellies with Les, and multiple wrong answers from the panel.
Episode 6
Episode #13.6
29 mins
Featuring the last appearances of Linda Nolan, Bella Emberg, Stan Boardman and Diana Moran, AKA "The Green Goddess". Making his sole appearance in the original run of the show is John Virgo, who would return for the series revival in 1998.
Episode 7
Episode #13.7
29 mins
Blankety Blank returns from a six week break after the BBC broadcast the fifth series of "The Les Dawson Show" in its timeslot. Making her sole appearance on the quiz is Barbara Shelley.
Episode 8
Episode #13.8
26 mins
The sole appearances of Jean Alexander and Andy Crane, along with the last of Tessa Sanderson and John Conteh. Roy Barraclough and Louise Jameson also appear for the last time, but would return for the Lily Savage revival version.
Episode 9
Episode #13.9
29 mins
The return of Blankety Blank's most frequent panellist, as Lorraine Chase comes back for the first time in two years. Also included on the panel is Christopher Biggins, while Radio 2 DJ Vivien Stuart makes her sole appearance.
Episode 10
Episode #13.10
30 mins
"I don't believe this is happening to me!" Les despairs after the set begins to fall apart. Making their sole appearances on the show are goalkeeper Ray Clemence and politician Derek Hatton, who helps pick up part of the set.
Episode 11
Christmas Special
34 mins
The last episode of the original run to be recorded, Les sees off the show with guests including Danny La Rue, Linda Lusardi and two of the cast from Neighbours.
Episode 12
Episode #13.12
28 mins
"I'll stand here 'til I get a laugh, I don't care. Don't bother me what time you get out." Les runs another edition of the show with the sole appearance of Adrian Mills, and the last showing of old mates like Mike Reid.
Episode 13
Episode #13.13
28 mins
There's fun involved on this edition, as Les has Frank Carson on for the final time, and a contestant laughs so hard at Les's jokes he can hardly stand up.
Episode 14
Episode #13.14
28 mins
Joe Brown playfully asks how Les gets away with so many old jokes, Bernie Clifton has a comedy tray and a helium balloon, while Anthea Turner makes her sole appearance in the original run. Also appearing are Janice Long and the Krankies.
Episode 15
Episode #13.15
29 mins
Featuring the sole appearances of Tina Baker and Pamela Power, along with the last panel duties for Frankie Vaughan, Bernie Winters and Bruno Brookes.
Episode 16
Episode #13.16
31 mins
Featuring the sole appearances of Gail McKenna and Michael Groth, and there's concern on a contestant's face as it looks as if they may have to win the star prize.
Episode 17
Episode #13.17
31 mins
Les learns a new instrument, deals with what he calls an "average panel", and reveals that the viewer from Cheltenham has moved to two different locations.
Episode 18
Episode #13.18
28 mins
An edition that features two of the highest-scoring contestants to ever appear - and two of the lowest. Meanwhile, the panel features three comedians who all made their start on "New Faces": Roy Walker, Billy Pearce and Aiden J. Harvey.
Episode 19
Episode #13.19
30 mins
Les is joined by two Avengers, as Patrick Macnee and Linda Thorson make their sole panel appearance. Also appearing for the only time are Mick Miller and Barry McGuigan, while Karen Kay and Lynsey de Paul are on the show for the last time.
Episode 20
Episode #13.20
29 mins
This edition sees the sole appearance of Julian Clary, along with appearances from Gavin Campbell, Polly James, Danny La Rue, Rose-Marie and Jane Marie Osborne.
Episode 21
Episode #13.21
30 mins
The last episode of Blankety Blank's original run, with the series coming to an end after 11 years on air. Joining Les Dawson for this final edition is Linda Lewis, making her sole appearance on the show.
