Quick Summary
Bradley Walsh presents the programme, with four participants: Mark, who is from Liverpool; Rachael, from Lytham St Annes; Issmyle, from Nottingham; and Kate, from Cambridge. All of them take part under Walsh’s presentation. The group joins Walsh for the duration of the show.
About This Program ✦
The episode is a programme that brings together a presenter and four individuals from different parts of England. Bradley Walsh fronts the show, taking on the persona of Mark, a man from Liverpool. His role is to guide the proceedings while embodying a distinct regional identity, and it ensures the tone remains consistent. The heart of the broadcast features three further participants. Rachael joins the discussion as a representative of Lytham St Annes, while Issmyle contributes a perspective from Nottingham. Completing the group is Kate, who comes from Cambridge. All four take part in the same segment, each offering their own local flavour, and they each speak in turn. The line‑up showcases a spread of locations across the country. Liverpool, Lytham St Annes, Nottingham and Cambridge each provide a different cultural backdrop, and the programme’s composition reflects that geographical variety. By assembling these particular voices, the episode creates a small cross‑section of English regional life, providing a snapshot of local colour. Throughout the recording, Walsh continues to present in his Mark guise, interacting with Rachael, Issmyle and Kate as they each contribute. Their combined involvement forms the core activity of the episode, with the presenter‑as‑Mark steering the flow and the three guests adding their regional input, while keeping the conversation lively.
The Chase broadcasts on Virgin Media Two at 7:00pm, Wednesday, 11 February 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)


