An amazing 1098 Deal or No Deal games have been played over the past three and a half years, combining jaw-dropping drama, heart-stopping tension and simply extraordinary highs and lows. For the first time, Noel Edmonds takes a trip down memory lane to revisit fifteen of his favourite and most unforgettable games of all time.
Monday 3rd August
Clive a farmer from Cornwall struck up an unlikely friendship with a drag queen from Yorkshire. He was famous for his straight talking and will be remembered for his belligerent battle with the Banker over the phone… Read More >>>
Tuesday 4th August
Chelsea pensioner Joe was Deal or No Deal oldest ever contestant at the age of 97. The war hero would still insist that he has No Glasses, no rheumatism and everything’s in working order! Noel was also shocked to discover Joe’s secret to a long life… Read More >>>
Wednesday 5th August
Narrowboat painter, Graham from Staffordshire was a great contestant but his fame stemmed from his resemblance to Noel and was later nicknamed ‘Noel 2’ He would spend New Year with his aging pooch rather than his family so his dog wouldn’t see in the New Year alone… Read More >>>
Thursday 6th August
Air hostess, Lauren became a favourite during Scrooge or Santa in 2008 by showing immense grit and determination but her defining moment of her show was ‘Stuffing her hand up a turkey’… Read More >>>
Friday 7th August
79 year-old Mary had a thing for the Banker and was famous for her exuberant celebrations whilst on the wings. Mary was also a firm believer in fate and made the infamous slip-up, which ended up having a massive bearing on her game… Read More >>>
Monday 10th August
82 year old, Doreen wore a tiara throughout her game and became famous for her penchant for drinking Blue Niles back at the hotel bar. She dreamt of helping those ‘Less fortunate then herself.’ And employed a special system that added a very interesting twist to the game! Read More >>>
Tuesday 11th august
Constance was a wonderfully eccentric lady who became famous for her ‘Moments’ of confusion on the wings. When dressed as a ghost for our Halloween shows, she had more than a passing resemblance to Albert Einstein! Read More >>>
Wednesday 12th August
Mark was Deal or No Deal’s first profoundly
deaf Player accompanied by his communicator – Barbara and produced one
of the tensest games of all time. His parents sat amongst the Pilgrims
and could hardly bear to watch. Read More >>>
Thursday 13th August
80 Year Old, Eunice was a sweet and loveable eccentric contestant who apparently swam in circles in the Hotel Pool. She surprised everyone with her guts and determination and used the show to make an appeal for a new swimming pool in her home town of Mablethorpe. Read More >>>
Friday 14th August
Alice was a young lady from Monmouthshire, the Banker’s worst nightmare. As a trainee stunt woman, she had gutsy credentials and suddenly found herself having to make the biggest ever decision in Deal or No Deal history. Read More >>>
Monday 17th August
Maria, originally from Italy, but now living in County Durham was quiet during her time on the West Wing but surprised everyone by showing immense courage during her game. In the end a slip of the tongue meant the difference of thousands of pounds. Read More >>>
Tuesday 18th August
Orry would sometimes turn up in the Wings dressed as his Alter Ego, Miss Orry. He played during the Scrooge or Santa shows, Christmas 2007and developed an unlikely friendship with Clive the Cornish Farmer. Read More >>>
Wednesday 19th August
As a childhood ice-skater, Keran was used to skating on thin ice. She found herself in desperate need of luck after one of the worst starts possible. But she became famous for one of the bravest runs in Deal or No Deal history. Read More >>>
Thursday 20th August
Lisa had instant access to the Hall of Fame by being chosen to play in the 1000th show. She had the nickname ‘Loopy’, and became well known for her uncontrollable giggling while in the wings. She was watched during her game by a Dream Factory crammed full of ex players. Read More >>>
Friday 21st August
Carrie is a MS sufferer who wanted to win enough money to spend time in Madeira as a warmer climate helped her condition. She played on New Years Eve 2008, joined by a house band – The No Deal Knights! Read More >>>