Beloved BBC star fronting new primetime game show Puzzling set to shake up schedules
A BELOVED BBC star is fronting a new primetime Channel 5 game show called Puzzling which is set to shake up schedules.
The programme is dedicated to testing contestants’ problem-solving genius.
It will be hosted by broadcaster and historian Lucy Worsley, who will seek to challenge Britain’s brightest minds as they do battle to be hailed Britain’s ultimate puzzler.
At the start of each episode, six super smart strangers are split into two teams of three.
The two teams try to accrue the most points through their powers of puzzling deduction.
Every area of the player’s mind will be tested across five puzzling rounds – In Other Words (language), Pressure Points (calculation), Rule Breakers (lateral thinking), Picture This (visual intelligence) and Memory Bank (memory).
Then, in a dramatic plot twist, the winning team turn on each other to be named the ‘Best of the Best’ and earn a place in the series Grand Final, where the ultimate puzzler will be crowned.
Lucy, who has hosted numerous history and royal related programmes for the BBC, said: “I’m delighted to be taking on the role of puzzle-mistress in this brand-new quiz show.
“I’ve spent most of my career finding answers to historical questions so getting to ask the questions is going to be an exciting new adventure for me, I can’t wait to get puzzling!”
Daniel Pearl , Commissioning Editor, Unscripted, Channel 5 and Paramount+ said: “Britain is a nation of puzzlers and bringing the best puzzling minds together with some challenging, play-along-at-home brain teasers in this brand new format will be fantastic fun.
“With Lucy and her incredible knowledge at the helm, Puzzling is in great hands.”
Puzzling’s timeslot and start date are yet to be confirmed by Channel 5.