19-03-2023, 12:35 AM
To give a younger perspective, with me not been born when the original run was broadcast, and having recently gone through a rewatch of Treasure Hunt and Interceptor, I thought I'd give the old episodes of Challenge Anneka a go for the first time, seeing as I knew the show was being revived so I could have some comparison.
I certainly agree that it felt a bit dragged out for 90 minutes, even just reducing it by one part would have made a difference I think. Though I do think the charm of the original was present, even if the gap meant it felt a little 'Series 1' esque in the few examples of younger people not knowing about the concept or Anneka.
The in programme graphics were a bit poor, featuring a standard san-serif set out in small caps, though trying to subtly reference the original layout, despite not carrying over the flashing numbers when displaying the time left to complete the challenge. A nice update to the titles though...
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I certainly agree that it felt a bit dragged out for 90 minutes, even just reducing it by one part would have made a difference I think. Though I do think the charm of the original was present, even if the gap meant it felt a little 'Series 1' esque in the few examples of younger people not knowing about the concept or Anneka.
The in programme graphics were a bit poor, featuring a standard san-serif set out in small caps, though trying to subtly reference the original layout, despite not carrying over the flashing numbers when displaying the time left to complete the challenge. A nice update to the titles though...
youtu.be