The Chase

Hosted by Bradley Walsh, the programme sees contestants James, Carrie, Lucy and Bill take on the Chaser. Each contestant tries to outwit the Chaser, adding cash to the jackpot that will be contested in the final chase.

The episode is hosted by Bradley Walsh, who guides a group of four contestants through a fast‑paced quiz format. Walsh presents the show while the Chaser stands ready to challenge the players as the clock ticks. It's a typical installment of the programme, with Walsh acting as the anchor while the participants try to outwit the Chaser and build a cash prize. The four participants – James, Carrie, Lucy and Bill – each face a series of questions designed to test their knowledge. Their aim is to maximise the amount they can win, because every correct answer adds to the jackpot. As they answer correctly, they not only prove their wit but also push the sum that will be at stake in the final round. Every successful response contributes to the jackpot, which grows incrementally throughout the round. The contestants are aware that each point they earn adds to the pool that will be on the line in the concluding segment. This structure creates a clear incentive to answer as many questions as possible, driving the prize higher. In the final chase, the accumulated sum is on the line. James, Carrie, Lucy and Bill must collectively navigate the last challenge, hoping to secure the total they have built up. Their success in this ultimate round determines whether the money they've added will be claimed, ending the episode with the jackpot either won or left untouched.