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Teams vie to keep their eggs whole as they are transported in eggmobiles and hurled across the studio by throwing machines. Brian Cant and Heinz Wolff are among those involved in the 'egg-centric' show. Brian Cant presented the first series of 'The Great Egg Race' in 1979, but is probably better known for his time fronting 'Play School' and 'Play Away'. He was also the narrator on 'Trumpton' and 'Camberwick Green'. Heinz Wolff was a judge, rather than a presenter, on 'The Great Egg Race' from 1979 until 1982. Johnny Ball and Hilary Henson presented the series in 1980, Henson did the job alone in 1981 and Charlotte Allen took over in 1982. In 1983, Wolff became the main presenter until the final series in 1986.

English
  • Originally Aired January 30, 1979
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network BBC Two
  • Notes Is a season finale
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Name Type Role
Brian Cant Guest Star
Prof Michael French Guest Star
Prof Heinz Wolff Guest Star
Charlotte Allen Guest Star