Quick Summary
Jay, hailing from Newton Aycliffe, Matt from Birkenhead, Brad of Watford and Carla representing Edinburgh each face a Chaser in a high‑stakes quiz showdown. All the questioning is conducted by Bradley Walsh, who poses the questions throughout the game to each contestant.
About This Program ✦
The show is a competitive quiz programme where ordinary people go head‑to‑head with a professional quizzer known as the Chaser. It’s presented by Bradley Walsh, who steers the action and asks each question. The format pits contestants against the Chaser’s knowledge in a race to win cash, with Walsh guiding the proceedings from start to finish. In this particular episode, four contestants from different parts of the United Kingdom take part. Jay, who lives in Newton Aycliffe, joins the challenge alongside Matt from Birkenhead, Brad hailing from Watford, and Carla representing Edinburgh. Each of them steps up to confront the Chaser, attempting to answer correctly and avoid being caught. Their regional backgrounds are highlighted as they each try to out‑wit the expert quizzer. Throughout the game, Walsh delivers the questions, keeping the pace brisk and ensuring the contestants understand what’s at stake. The interaction between the four participants and the Chaser forms the core of the episode, with Walsh’s role limited to asking and clarifying each query. The outcome depends solely on how well Jay, Matt, Brad and Carla can match the Chaser’s speed and accuracy. The episode runs through several rounds, each round testing the contestants’ recall and quick thinking. As the clock ticks, Walsh’s prompts keep the tension high, while the Chaser remains a constant benchmark for the players.
The Chase broadcasts on Virgin Media One +1 at 2:00pm, Friday, 13 February 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)



