The Finish Line is a BBC One daytime quiz show that first aired in 2023, hosted by Roman Kemp with Sarah Greene as co-host
. The format features five contestants racing on moving podiums across the studio floor by answering general knowledge questions quickly and correctly. Correct answers move the players forward, while wrong or slow answers stop them, and the last player to cross the finish line in each race is eliminated
. The show includes multiple rounds of qualifiers involving picture identification, word puzzles, and multiple-choice questions, followed by head- to-head races where the final two contestants compete in a buzzer round to reach the finish line first
. The ultimate winner then races against a "danger line" on the track to try to win a £5,000 cash prize, but must maintain a lead to claim the prize
. The Finish Line is known for its fast pace, combining knowledge and speed with a racing theme, and has been praised for its entertaining questions and the chemistry between the hosts
. The show has been commissioned for multiple series, with the third series filmed in Belfast and airing in 2025
. It typically airs in the 4:30 pm slot on BBC One and is also available on BBC iPlayer
. Key features:
- Five contestants race by answering questions quickly and correctly.
- Multiple qualifier rounds with different quiz formats.
- Head-to-head buzzer round for the final two players.
- £5,000 prize for the winner who beats the danger line.
- Hosted by Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene.
- Produced by Potato in partnership with Nice One Productions.
- Filmed in Belfast and broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer.
The show emphasizes speed and accuracy with the catchphrases "Answer them fast, don't come last" and "I've got one piece of advice for you...don't look back!"
