The Krypton Factor

tv show

poster for The Krypton Factor

295 total episodes

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18 seasons

First Aired September 07, 1977

Overview

The Krypton Factor was a British game show produced by Granada Television for broadcast on ITV. The show originally ran from 7 September 1977 to 20 November 1995, and was hosted by Gordon Burns. Contestants from across the United Kingdom and Ireland competed in a series of rounds that tested their physical stamina and mental attributes. The title of the show is a reference to Superman's home planet Krypton, the title perceiving that the contestants had strong superhuman "powers" for taking part in the challenges they were set.

Season 5 poster unavailable

Season 5

19 episodes

Air Date

June 01, 1981

Cast