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In the final, Victoria Coren Mitchell poses the questions to the contestants. The best two teams then demonstrate the rigorous logical reasoning and creative lateral thinking that earned them a place in the showdown through a series of challenging puzzles.

The show is the concluding episode of a programme, classified as an episode in its own right. It marks the culmination of the series, bringing the competition to its final stage. As the last instalment, it follows the same format that has defined the earlier parts of the series, but with the stakes heightened for the participants. In this finale, Victoria Coren Mitchell takes on the role of questioner, directing the queries that drive the round. The two teams that have progressed furthest are pitted against one another, each tasked with displaying the logical reasoning and lateral thinking that secured their place in the final. Their performance is measured by how effectively they apply those mental strategies to the challenges presented by Mitchell’s questions. The episode therefore centres on the demonstration of the contestants’ analytical abilities. It showcases the precise application of logic and the creative leaps of lateral thinking that have been the hallmark of the competition. By focusing on these skills, the final episode provides a clear view of what has distinguished the leading teams throughout the series, and it does so within the established framework of the programme’s format.