Country of origin United Kingdom No. of series 1 Final episode date 1 December 2013 | Directed by Will Clough Original language(s) English First episode date 27 October 2013 Number of episodes 6 | |
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Theme music composer Marc SylvanRichard Jacques Similar Prized Apart, The Voice UK, May the Best House Win, Keep It in the Family, Girlfriends | ||
Prize Island was a British television game show produced by Endemol for ITV. The series was presented by Alexander Armstrong and Emma Willis. It was aired from 27 October to 1 December 2013 and ran for six episodes.
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In June 2013, it was reported that ITV were considering cancelling the show before it had aired a single episode. Sources had said it was supposed to air in the spring, to go up against The Voice UK.
The series was filmed during October 2012 on Bazaruto Island, off the coast of Mozambique.
Format
In each episode, four pairs all with a pre-existing relationship take part in four game "rounds" in order to uncover a series of prizes, from a TV to a holiday package, scattered across a desert island paradise. Over two days round-by-round, one pair leaves the island, as the pile of prizes grows bigger and bigger. The final round, undertaken by the last remaining pair, is titled "Buried Treasure" and contains the grand prize of a brand new car with £50,000 locked in its boot.
Games
Below are a list of games used so far in the series. Most games are specific to a certain round. Bonus carnival-style games are also played between rounds, such as ring toss, to win extra prizes.
First round
Games that take place in the first round are played by all four pairs.
Second round
Games that take place in the second round are played by the three remaining pairs.
Third round
Games of the third round are played by the two remaining pairs, who go head-to-head to get to the final "Buried Treasure" round.
Buried Treasure
The final remaining pair play for a chance to win the grand prize of £50,000 and a brand new car.
Ratings
The first episode drew 1.5 million viewers between 5.40pm and 6.35pm, down 32% on the slot average.