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Even though they all feel like they've been around forever.

Have You Been Alive Long Enough To Know Which Of These British TV Shows Is The Oldest?

_Top Gear_ has been running a hearty 39 years, which is nothing compared to the longest-running show here.

The fourth longest

_Big Brother_ has only been running a mere 16 years. It has a way to go before it reaches veteran status.

The second shortest

While it has enough drama for a lifetime, _Eastenders_ has only been running for 31 years.

The sixth longest

You got it! _University Challenge_ – has been running for a whopping 54 years, which makes it the longest-running TV series here!

The longest!

Ooh so close! _Doctor Who_ has been running for 53 years, while the longest here has been running for 54.

The second longest

_Countdown_ has only been running for 34 years, unfortunately. That's nothing in comparison to the longest here.

The fifth longest

Ooh, only ten years off! _Emmerdale_ – classic British soap and probably your nan's favourite show – has been running for a 43 years.

The third longest

_Have I Got News For You_ is a rookie in this game as it's only been running for 26 years.

The third shortest

Even though there's been a gajillion episodes, _Come Dine With Me_ is actually the shortest-running series of the bunch, having been running for a mere 11 years.

The shortest

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Have You Been Alive Long Enough To Know Which Of These British TV Shows Is The Oldest?

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