Beat the Chasers

The show is fronted by Bradley Walsh, who steers participants through a competitive quiz format. In each episode everyday contestants are pitted against a specially assembled group of experts, with Walsh introducing the challenges, keeping the pace moving and interacting with both sides. The programme blends humour with tension, as Walsh’s personable style keeps the atmosphere light while the stakes remain high. The opposition is a five‑strong team made up of Issa Schultz, Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Jenny Ryan and Darragh Ennis. These seasoned quizmers form a formidable collective that the challengers must outwit, and each member brings a distinct reputation from previous quiz appearances, making the opposition especially challenging for the hopeful participants. The central tension revolves around whether the contestants can answer enough questions correctly to overcome the expertise of this assembled squad and secure the promised winnings. The ultimate aim for every set of participants is to walk away with a large sum of money. Success depends on their ability to match or surpass the knowledge of Schultz, Labbett, Wallace, Ryan and Ennis, and if the challengers succeed, the prize represents a life‑changing amount, underscoring the high stakes of the encounter. Throughout the episode Walsh provides commentary, offers encouragement and announces the results, culminating in the final determination of who claims the big prize.