Think Tank

Bill Turnbull presents a game where three participants vie for a cash prize. Their progress is influenced by the answers given by a regular group of contributors called the Think Tank, who can either help or impede them through the course of the show.

The show is presented by Bill Turnbull, who steers the action as the central figure guiding each episode. His role is to introduce the participants, explain the rules and keep the pace moving, providing the connective thread that links the various elements of the programme. In every instalment, three individuals take part in a contest designed to award a cash prize. The trio faces a series of challenges that test their knowledge and quick thinking, with the ultimate aim of out‑scoring the others to claim the monetary reward. A regular group of contributors, collectively called the Think Tank, sits alongside the contestants. Their purpose is to supply answers that can either assist or obstruct the players, meaning the Think Tank’s input directly influences the outcome. Whether their responses prove beneficial or detrimental depends on how the contestants interpret and act upon the information given. The interaction between Bill Turnbull’s hosting, the three competing participants and the Think Tank’s contributions creates a dynamic where success hinges on both individual skill and the unpredictable influence of the regular contributors. This blend of personal competition and external assistance forms the core structure of the programme.