I'm Famous and Frightened! is a Living TV reality TV show in which eight celebrities stayed for three nights in a "haunted" castle. They had to then do terrifying challenges to raise money for charity; each one was evicted until only the winner was left. From Series 2 onwards, a spin-off show, titled I'm Famous and Frightened Extra was introduced, presented by Brian Dowling.
Series 1 (2004) The first series was broadcast on Friday 12 March 2004 and was set in Chillingham Castle in Northumberland. It was presented by Tim Vincent and Brian Dowling.
The featured celebrities were:
Celebrity Known for Status Garry Bushell ColumnistEliminated 1st Terry Nutkins Naturalist & television presenter Eliminated 2nd Toby Anstis Television & radio presenter Eliminated 3rd Linsey Dawn McKenzie Glamour modelEliminated 4th Cheryl Baker Bucks Fizz singerEliminated 5th Keith Chegwin Television presenter Third place Linda Robson Birds of a Feather actress Runner-upJulie GoodyearFormer Coronation Street actressWinner
Series 2 (2004) The second series was set in Fyvie Castle in Aberdeenshire and was presented by former contestant, Keith Chegwin. Start date: 16 July 2004.
The featured celebrities were:
Celebrity Known for Status John Noakes Former Blue Peter presenter Eliminated 1st Anne Charleston Former Neighbours actressEliminated 2nd Adele Silva Emmerdale actressEliminated 3rd Terry Christian Broadcaster & journalistEliminated 4th Jeff Brazier Television presenterEliminated 5th Andy Kane Changing Rooms builder Third place Danniella Westbrook Former EastEnders actress Runner-upRustie LeeChef & television personalityWinner
Series 3 (2004) The third series was set in Dover Castle and was still presented by Keith Chegwin. Start date: 2 October 2004.
Celebrity Known for Status Colin Jackson Olympic hurdler Jo Guest Glamour model Nancy Sorrell Model & wife of Vic Reeves Richard Blackwood Actor & presenter Roy Walker Comedian & presenter Tamara Beckwith Socialite Ricardo Ribeiro Television personality Runner-upFaith BrownChef & television personalityWinner
Series 4 (2005) The fourth series aired in February 2005; it was set in Bolsover Castle and was presented by Claire Sweeney.
Celebrity Known for Status Colin Jackson Olympic hurdler Christopher Biggins Actor & television presenter Jonathan Coleman Television presenter Lee Latchford-Evans Steps singer Lucy Pinder Glamour model Martin Offiah Rugby player Toyah Willcox Actress & singer Ruth MadocHi-de-Hi! actressWinner
Transmissions Series Start date End date Episodes 1 12 March 2004 14 March 2004 3 2 16 July 2004 18 July 2004 3 3 2 October 2004 4 October 2004 3 4 5 February 2005 7 February 2005 3
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