Book excerpt: Only rarely does a TV show capture the public's imagination, and this has truly been the year of Deal or No Deal. With record-breaking audiences on Channel 4 and a host of awards under its belt, it's the biggest quiz since Who Wants to be a Millionaire, and looks set to run and run. But what happens behind the scenes? This book reveals the drama behind devising, making and perfecting the hit show. At its heart is presenter Noel Edmonds' own personal story and his charismatic return to television. Alongside Noel's own thoughts on the show, there are insider secrets from the hard-working production teams, as well as stories from the most popular contestants over the course of the first season - who were the biggest gamblers, and who beat the banker or joined the 1p club. With exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs, this is the perfect Christmas gift for any of the 4 million loyal viewers who watch the show every single day.