Rapid Roulette

Rapid Roulette
Genre Light entertainment
Presented by Maurie Taylor (1986-1987)
Maxi (1987-1990)
Country of origin Ireland
Original language(s) English
No. of series 4
No. of episodes 104
Production
Location(s) RTÉ Television Centre, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s) Green Apple Productions
Strongbow
Distributor RTÉ
Broadcast
Original channel RTÉ 1
Picture format 4:3
Original run 30 September 1986 – 6 March 1990

Rapid Roulette is an Irish television quiz show.[1] Four contestants compete to answer quick-fire general knowledge questions to win cash and prizes. The title refers to the show's roulette wheel that contestants spin throughout the course of the game to determine their cash and/or prizes.

The programme ran between 30 September 1986 and 6 March 1990 and was produced by Green Apple Productions, and later by Strongbow, for RTÉ. The show was similar in many respects to Wheel of Fortune.

Presenters

The series was originally hosted by actor Maurie Taylor, who left the show after the first series and was replaced by former singer Maxi.

References

  1. "Television and radio programmes", The Irish Times, 30 September 1986.