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The Fanatics

2015-01-07 · 60 min / episode · Not rated

A celebration of the intense passion of the super-fan, The Fanatics pits three contestants against each other in a bid to be proven the most devoted. Their obsessions are all-consuming. Their infatuation is deep-rooted. Their knowledge is unparalleled. And now these super fans will do battle in a high-tension, high-stakes game show that puts their knowledge to the ultimate test to crown only one player The Fanatic. Over a series of rounds three contestants will have to demonstrate incredible powers of recall, observation, dexterity and an unprecedented level of knowledge of their chosen subject.

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Sony Pictures Television, Victory Television
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United Kingdom
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Returning Series

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Baz AshmawyBaz AshmawyHimself - Host

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