The first two series were international matches between teams from the United States and the UK, while the third was a British regional knockout competition.
For the international series, books were published prior to the broadcasts documenting the boards and recording the players' thoughts as they bid and played the hands.
After opening up a wide lead and losing it again, the British team eventually won the tournament by 7 IMPs.
[6] The club pairs were advised by four experts: Jane and Tony Priday, Irving Rose, and Victor Mollo.
The teams were: Birmingham, Southampton, Buchanan (Scotland), Croesyceiliog (Wales), Bristol, St John's Wood "A" and "B", and Manchester.