Tipping Point

Ben Shephard presents an arcade‑style television quiz show where participants aim for a £10,000 prize. Players drop tokens into one of four chutes, hoping their choice will secure the jackpot. The format blends trivia with a simple token‑dropping mechanic for viewers.

Ben Shephard fronts an arcade‑themed quiz programme that mixes the visual style of a classic arcade with a conventional game‑show structure. The set reflects the arcade aesthetic, while the presenter guides participants through each round, outlines the rules and keeps the pace moving. Shephard’s role is to introduce the challenges, interact with the contestants and maintain a lively atmosphere throughout the broadcast. The central mechanic of the show involves contestants being handed a token which they must release into one of four separate chutes. Each chute represents a different possible route, and the player’s decision, combined with an element of chance, determines whether the token reaches the winning position. The objective for each participant is to guide the token down the correct chute, thereby securing the chance to claim the top prize on offer. The reward tied to a successful token drop is a cash jackpot of £10,000, which stands as the highest monetary prize available on the programme. Should a contestant manage to navigate their token into the winning chute, the £10,000 sum is awarded immediately. This straightforward combination of a simple token‑dropping action and a substantial cash prize creates a clear and easily understood goal for both the participants and the viewing audience.