Series
Two series of the show were produced, one in 1996 and one in 1997. The first, more serious series featured Richard Littlejohn as presenter, and a former KGB double agent Oleg Gordievsky as a co-host and analyst. The second series, which had its in-studio content lightened slightly, was presented by Ray Cokes, with commentary provided by Magenta Devine. Both series lasted for 8 weeks of 1 hour shows. The rules were slightly altered in the second series, allowing the Tracker to bribe the Runners on the final show of the week.
While the series was popular, it was also extremely expensive to run - videophone links, camcorders and mobile phone technology all being extremely costly technology in 1997; and the cost of paying the "bribes" for information from the public as well as other logistical challenges mounted, so a third series was not commissioned. The format was sold internationally, with ABC spending $2 million on a pilot series (which did not air) in the United States.
The Swedish version of "Wanted" was called "På Rymmen". The three seasons were broadcast by TV4 during 1997-1999.
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