Twenty Questions

1 9 6 0 – 1 9 6 1 (UK)

Originally a radio show, Twenty Questions was introduced to TV with long-time BBC announcer Stewart McPherson as chairman.

Regular panellists guessing the words were Isobel Barnett, Frankie Howerd and Muriel Young.

Stewart McPherson
Isobel Barnett
Frankie Howerd
Muriel Young

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