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The Weakest Link 14 August 2000

The quick-fire general knowledge quiz The Weakest Link was launched on 14 August 2000. The producers hoped that viewers would accept a female presenter being rude to the contestants more readily than a man. Anne Robinson was the inspired choice - known for her forthright championing of consumer rights on Watchdog - and made such a success of her role as quiz mistress that she was soon dubbed 'The Queen of Mean'.

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