The Finish Line is a BBC One daytime quiz show hosted by Roman Kemp with co- host Sarah Greene. It features five contestants who compete in a series of fast-paced qualifiers and head-to-head races on moving podiums across the studio floor. Contestants answer general knowledge questions quickly to keep their podiums moving; correct answers advance them, while wrong or slow answers stop them. The goal is to reach the finish line before the other players to avoid elimination and ultimately win a cash prize of £5,000. The game involves multiple rounds, including picture identification, word puzzles, and multiple-choice questions, with the final head-to-head race decided by buzzer questions where players alternate moving their podiums based on correct answers. The final winner then races against a "danger line" on the track to secure the prize, needing to stay ahead to win
. The show is known for its combination of quiz and racing elements, creating a tense and entertaining format with about 175 questions per episode. It has been well received for its lively presentation and chemistry between the hosts. The Finish Line has been running since 2023 and returned for a third series in 2025, filmed in Belfast and produced by Potato in partnership with Nice One Productions, with funding from Northern Ireland Screen
. In summary, The Finish Line is a quiz show where knowledge and speed combine in a race format, with contestants answering questions to move forward on podiums and avoid elimination, aiming to be the first to cross the finish line and win a cash prize.
