ITV has commissioned a UK version of the classic US gameshow Jeopardy! hosted by Stephen Fry.
The general knowledge quiz show has been a regular fixture on American screens since 1964 and has previously been tried out in the UK three times - on Channel 4 from 1983 to 1984, on ITV from 1990 to 1993, and Sky One from 1995 to 1996.
ITV's new incarnation has been given an initial 20-episode order and will air during daytime, stripped over four weeks on ITV1 and ITVX.
"In the United States, Jeopardy! is a phenomenon like no other," said Fry, who previously hosted QI for the BBC.
"Whenever I'm in America, I do my damnedest to catch it every weekday. The idea of hosting it here in the UK makes me dizzy with delight.
"Such a dedicated quizzing nation as ours will, I hope, welcome this uniquely beguiling and endlessly rewarding game."
Katie Rawcliffe, ITV's head of entertainment, added: "Bringing Jeopardy! to a brand new audience as part of our weekday schedule is exciting.
"There is no-one better to host this classic game show than Stephen, bringing knowledge and entertainment to all of our viewers."
Jeopardy! begins on ITV1 and ITVX this autumn. body check tags ::
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