Anneka Rice 1988, being replaced by former tennis player Annabel Croft. Rice hosted the BBC's Children in Need appeal in 1987 and tested an early version of her next project, "Challenge Anneka". This had been devised by Rice herself and was launched in 1989 on BBC 1. It ran for a further five years. On 9 June 2006, it was announced that "Challenge Anneka" would return, but this time on ITV. The first of three specials was broadcast on Boxing Day 2006. A further episode was aired on 6 June 2007. As a result of her owning the rights to "Challenge Anneka"
Treasure Hunt (U.S. game show) slip of paper with the correct box number before retrieving the box which contained the grand prize. Edwards would then produce the check from within the box so the audience could see it, then hand it back to Autuori before signing off and leaving the stage. Producer Chuck Barris purchased the U.S. "Treasure Hunt" format in the 1970s and revived the game in weekly syndication in 1973. Geoff Edwards hosted "The New Treasure Hunt" with Johnny Jacobs as the announcer. Jan Murray received a "created by" credit during the show's closing credits. The opening theme, closing theme, and klunk music