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Boys and Girls

Boys and Girls was a British television gameshow broadcast in 2003 by Channel 4. The series was produced by Chris Evans through his company UMTV, and was presented by Vernon Kay. Evans only occasionally appeared on screen, usually as the driver of the golf buggy used to ferry the winning contestants off-set at the end of the show. Thus the show was one of the first Evans-produced shows not to feature Evans himself in a presenting role. Kay's co-presenter was Irish presenter and model Orla O'Rourke.

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1st March 2003 - 17th May 2003

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Vernon Kay • Chris Evans •

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1.1

1st March 2003

Episode 1

This was the debut episode of brand new Channel 4 programme ""Boys and Girls"". After months of promotion, this series was very highly anticipated. The show kicked off with three celebrity guest appearances from singer Dannii Minogue, Big Brother 3 contestant Jade Goody and actor Jeremey Edwards who has starred in shows like ""Holby City"". Host Vernon Kay set out the rules of the series to home audience, and introduced Co-Presenter Orla O'Rourke. The first contestant was picked at random, and took to the stage to pick two girls he wanted to take with him for his week in the Boys and Girls flat. There was also a ""Babe or Minger"" vote. The show ended with the first three contestants of the series leaving the studio and heading for the Boys and Girls flat in the center of London.

1.2

8th March 2003

Episode 2

Last week's contestant returns to answer his questions. Should he answer three of five correctly - he wins all of what he has brought and the dream holiday. He wins it all. Footage is shown of his week in the flat. Another game is played in this episode - several single audience members pick themselves a partner, next they need to have a snog on stage - the more passionate the better! A studio vote decides on the winner.

1.3

15th March 2003

Episode 3

Another dose of Boys and Girls action. Last weeks contestant returns to answer her questions - of which three she gets right and wins all of her purchases and the dream holiday. More fun and games, including the now infamous ""Babe or Minger"" vote!

1.4

22nd March 2003

Episode 4

More ""Boys and Girls"" action! After winning last show's place as a contestant, hopeful #4 returns to the studio for his quiz, and wins after getting three questions correct. He takes home all of his purchases, and those holiday tickets. Footage from his week in the flat is shown, which includes a bust-up with one of the girls he choose to take with him!

1.5

29th March 2003

Episode 5

More shinanigan's from the Boys and Girls london studio, live. Last weeks contestant returns and correctly answers three questions, taking home all of the prizes on offer. Another game involves the studio audience. An appearance from the shows creator - Chris Evans is also included. Footage from the contestants week in the london flat also appears.

1.6

5th April 2003

Episode 6

Another episode of Boys and Girls, live from the London studio. Last weeks contestant returns and wins the prizes, and another audience game takes place. No guest stars tonight, but Chris Evans make another appearance as the Chauffer of the Boys and Girls buggy, delivering a contestant back into the studio.

1.7

12th April 2003

Episode 7

Were into the final three episodes now, and the ratings at this point are appauling. Its not suprising considering the terrible time slot of the show. But the series' continues as ever, delivering entertainment and comedy to a Saturday night. Last week's contestant wins, and there is another game for the 200 audience members to enjoy.

1.8

19th April 2003

Episode 8

Today's is the penultimate episode of Boys and Girls. Contains footage from the contestants week away, and there quiz - which they win. This means that every single contestant of ""Boys and Girls"" has won the prizes! Eastenders star, Charlie Brook, who plays 'Janine' in the soap also made a suprise guest appearance to referee another audience game.

1.9

26th April 2003

Episode 9

The final episode ever of Boys and Girls! There was a suprise twist in store for the audience, however. A quiz was set-up so that the 100 girls and 100 boys were in direct competition. The boys one, and they had a decision to make. They could either select one person to take on the final challenge or, they could split the £100,000 jackpot between them all and get a cool £1,000 each! They go for the second option. All they have to do is predict how a ""Babe or Minger"" vote would go. The subjects were Vernon, O'rla (the two hosts!) and Vernon's mum and dad! They predict it all correct and win themselves £1,000 each.