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Gordon Burns


The Krypton Factor

In the wake of the success of the Superman film , ITV launched its own quest to find the cleverest, fittest, and most dextrous Briton.

Gordon Burns hosted the contest, which involved completing oversized jigsaws, playing a grown-up version of 'I spy', and - the highlight for most viewers - hurtling across an army assault course, Gladiators-style.

The show ran for a staggering 18 years.


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