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ITV poised to bring back The Krypton Factor

* Published: 24 September 2008 17:59
* Author: Kate McMahon
ITV is on the brink of reviving "television's toughest quiz show", The Krypton Factor, after 13 years. It is understood the commercial broadcaster is close to ordering a new series of the show from ITV Productions within weeks.

The Krypton Factor was axed by ITV in 1995 after an 18-year run on Monday nights. It was originally produced by Granada and ITV still holds the rights to the show.

A top ITV executive told Broadcast the original show was terrific and added that "everything eventually comes back into fashion".

In the show, four contestants - who are colour coded red, blue, green or yellow - took part in six rounds, testing all aspects of their physical and mental abilities.

Among the memorable challenges, contestants competed on a gruelling assault course and attempted to land a plane in a flight simulator.

They also had their mental agility tested by memory tests and faced a series of puzzles involving 3D shapes.

An ITV spokeswoman said the broadcaster was "always looking for the best possible programmes for all of its channels".