Hit BBC gameshow The Finish Line is back this May

Sarah Green and Roman Kemp’s popular daytime gameshow The Finish Line is to return to BBC One this Bank Holiday Monday, 6 May at 4.30pm.

In each episode, hosted by Roman and assisted by Sarah, contestants battle across a series of qualifiers and head-to-head races for the chance to win a cash prize. The aim of the game is simple – make it to the finish line before your rivals! The first series was a big hit with viewers when it debuted last year.

Roman Kemp says: “The first series was so much fun; I had such a laugh filming, and we had some great contestants. There were some shocking answers, but that’s what happens when your adrenaline is pumping and you’re under a time pressure. I’m so excited to be hosting again and returning to Northern Ireland.

“I love that it’s done so well with the audience, it’s challenging and unpredictable; we know that viewers will be hooked once again!”

Sarah Greene added: “Making the first series of The Finish Line was like being part of a big warm family, where we felt involved in a fantastic idea and format. Best of all? As soon as The Finish Line went to air, our viewers joined us in their droves.

“I know I speak for all of us on the show when I say we can’t wait to get back into the studio for more quickfire questions, nail-biting finishes and lots of laughs on Series 2 of The Finish Line!”

The gameshow returns as part of BBC One’s bank holiday schedule, which also includes a repeat of the animation The Boy, The Mole and the Fox.

The new series was filmed in Belfast earlier this year.