Tipping Point

Ben Shephard presents an arcade‑style quiz show where participants aim for a £10,000 jackpot. Each contestant releases a token down one of four chutes, hoping it will travel the length without obstruction and land in the winning slot, with the first to succeed taking the £10,000 prize.

Ben Shephard fronts an arcade‑styled quiz show, presented as a single episode that pits ordinary participants against a game‑like set‑up. The programme leans into the visual language of classic arcade halls, with bright colours and a clear focus on a simple yet compelling challenge. Shephard’s role is to guide the contestants through each round while keeping the pace lively. The core of the quiz revolves around players dropping tokens into one of four separate chutes. Each contestant must decide which of the four paths to commit their token to, hoping that their choice will line up with the winning outcome. The mechanism is straightforward: a token is released, it travels down the chosen chute, and if it reaches the designated end point, the player moves one step closer to the ultimate prize. The ultimate reward on offer is a £10,000 jackpot. All participants share the same target sum, and the excitement builds as each token’s descent could potentially unlock that cash prize. The promise of a ten‑thousand‑pound payout underpins the entire format, giving each drop a clear purpose. Overall, the episode blends the nostalgic feel of an arcade with a high‑stakes quiz, all under Ben Shephard’s stewardship. The combination of token‑dropping mechanics, four possible routes, and the £10,000 prize creates a concise, easily understood challenge for everyone involved.