Where in the World (British game show)

Where in the World
Developed byHTV
Presented byMichael Parkinson
Ray Alan
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Production
Running time22 minutes
Original release
NetworkBBC1
Release12 January 1971 (1971-01-12) –
4 July 1973 (1973-07-04)
NetworkChannel 4
Release3 October 1983 (1983-10-03) –
21 April 1985 (1985-04-21)

Where In The World is an early evening quiz programme shown on Channel 4 in the UK. The quiz tested contestants' knowledge of geography and was produced by HTV West from about 1983 until 1985. The programme was hosted by Ray Alan.[1] Alan previously hosted a version that was shown on BBC1 from 1972[2] to 1973,[3] replacing original host Michael Parkinson, who presented the first season in 1971.[4]

References

  1. ^ Barker, Dennis (24 May 2010), "Ray Alan obituary", London: The Guardian
  2. ^ "Where in the World – BBC One". Radio Times. London, United Kingdom. 3 May 1972. Retrieved 15 February 2026 – via BBC Genome Project.
  3. ^ "Where in the World – BBC One". Radio Times. London, United Kingdom. 4 July 1973. Retrieved 15 February 2026 – via BBC Genome Project.
  4. ^ "Where in the World? – BBC One". Radio Times. London, United Kingdom. 12 January 1971. Retrieved 15 February 2026 – via BBC Genome Project.