Tipping Point

Ben Shephard presents an arcade‑style quiz on the show where participants drop tokens into one of four chutes, each offering a chance at the prize. The goal is to guide the token into the winning chute and secure a £10,000 jackpot.

Ben Shephard fronts an arcade‑styled quiz programme, where the setting draws on classic gaming aesthetics while the format centres on a simple yet tense challenge. The show’s premise is built around a single, easily understood mechanic that gives it an instantly recognisable feel. In each episode, participants are invited to release a token down one of four separate chutes. The choice of chute is their only decision, and the token’s path determines whether they walk away with the prize. Success hinges on luck as the token descends, with the ultimate aim of securing the top reward. The core of the game revolves around that token‑dropping action and the four available channels through which it can travel. By concentrating on this single element, the programme keeps the focus tight, allowing contestants to concentrate on the hope of hitting the winning line. The structure ensures that every drop carries the weight of a potential jackpot. Should a token reach the winning position, the contestant claims a cash prize of £10,000. This sum represents the sole monetary goal of the quiz, providing a clear and enticing incentive for each player who steps up to the arcade‑inspired challenge.