Tipping Point

Ben Shephard presents an arcade‑style quiz show where participants aim for a £10,000 prize. In each round, contestants drop tokens into one of four coloured chutes, hoping the chosen chute will trigger the jackpot and secure the cash reward immediately.

The series is presented as an arcade‑themed quiz programme, structured as a single‑episode format. Ben Shephard serves as the host, guiding contestants through the various stages and lending a recognizable television presence to the nostalgic gaming backdrop. The show blends the visual style of classic arcade machines with the competitive spirit of a quiz, offering participants a chance to test both luck and knowledge. Each participant receives a set of tokens that they must place into one of four distinct chutes. Selecting a chute is the sole decision point, and the chosen path determines whether the token will trigger the jackpot mechanism. The design mirrors the anticipation of a coin‑operated arcade machine, where the descent of the token can either culminate in a win or simply return to the start. Success results in the activation of a £10,000 prize. The core attraction of the programme lies in its straightforward yet tension‑filled mechanic: dropping a token and hoping it lands in the correct chute to claim the jackpot. With a single prize of ten thousand pounds on the line, contestants are encouraged to weigh their options carefully, despite the element of chance inherent in the system. Throughout the game, Ben Shephard provides commentary, introduces each round, and announces whether the token has secured the £10,000 reward.