Talk:Wheel of Fortune (UK game show)

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Is it true that in Wheel of Fortune UK, the contestants must say a word beginning with the letter they call out, and they never buy vowels, just consonants?--67.10.200.101 00:18, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

Vowel buying *is* possible, but very few people do it. As for the 'F for Freddie' style delivery, this is apparently done to avoid any possible confusion between letters due to accents etc. Elcondor 20:57, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

The page considers the title be a "misnomer" due to the fact that the show has prizes other than money. I would say this is incorrect as the "fortune" referred to in the title could well mean "luck".

[edit] Rules changes

Is it worth mentioning the rules changes during the run, as well as where the game play differs from the US version (I use that as a benchmark)?

The early seasons of WoF played differently to the later ones. Before each spin of the wheel contestants were asked a general knowledge question. If they got it right they got to play. If not they missed their turn.

The end game is also different. Contestants chose 5 consonents and 1 vowel and these were placed in the phrase to be identified. The US version gives a consistent set of common letters for 'free' and the contestants choose additional ones.

There are a lot more details and changes that could be added; for instance the changes when the programme went from a weekly prime-time format to a daily format. I'm sure others can think of more.