ITV - Catchphrase

I'd not seen Catchphrase for quite a while when I happened to catch it on a recent saturday teatime This show is now hosted by Nick Weir who took over from longtime presenter Roy Walker. The format remains largely the same as when it started and is based around animated cartoon pictures appearing on screen which have to be identified by the two contestants as a well known saying or catchphrase. For example, on the programme I saw one cartoon showed a Kangeroo dropping from the sky into the hands of a person waiting below. After a couple of wrong guesses the lady contestant gave the correct ... more

Well Catchphrase is still fun, but I do miss Roy Walker. The graphics appear to have changed too, I miss the little space man who used to appear on some of the titles. I still find it a reasonable programe to watch though, I guess I like to try and beat the contestants, but then don't we all?? The holiday prize adds to the excitement and even as a viewer, we have a chance to win with the viewers catchphrase.There does however now seem to be a little too much chatting going on and not as many catchphrases. ... more

Bring back Roy Walker he was the best. His replacement turns this great show into a dull affair. Roy's unique charm and great since of humour and famous 'say what u see' lines made this show. The show itself has become duller and in my opinion easier for contestants as this new man keeps giving the answers to the contestants. I thinkk that the catchphrases have also got a lot easier and just aren't the same without Mr Chips. But the show still deserves some creditability as the audiences are still around the 6 million mark which is not bad. ... more

"RIIIIIGHT!" used to be the excited scream from Roy Walker. Not anymore. Now we have Nick Weir doing the old funny man routine. He is no Roy Walker. He has never appeared on the commedians either( under 20's will not know this, ask your parents) and has not got the charisma of the cheeky lad from Belfast. The show may have improved catchphrases with new computer generated graphics but a funny goat bearded gentleman wearing a purple smock on the big screen is no replacement for the low resolution BBC model B generated character that was Mr Chips. Also, Is it me or have the catchphrases got ... more

Catchphrase has always been a great show, with its unique contestants and fantastic prize money. This show is popular with young and old. But! where has Roy Walker gone this man was a genious at presenting the show, and is badly missed. The current presenter is just not up to scratch, he has no talent and no idea. The show has become less enjoyable less fun and too easy for contestants. The answers are been given to the contestants taking away the skill and great fun from the show. So Roy if you`re reading this, COME BACK! ... more