The BBC has announced the return of a popular game show that left viewers ‘screaming at their screens’.

Action-packed quiz programme, The Finish Line, is hosted by Roman Kemp, 32, and Sarah Greene, 67.

Players are tested with a series of head-to-head races in a bid to complete the quiz first and win a cash prize.

There has been two series on BBC One so far, totalling to 30 episodes, and the format is described as a ‘quiz show where knowledge equals speed’.

Contestants have to ‘answer fast and [not] come last’ to beat their rivals – resulting in nail-biting moments and excitement.

The quiz show is set to return for a third series on BBC One from March 10.

Action-packed quiz programme, The Finish Line, is hosted by Roman Kemp, 32, and Sarah Greene, 67
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Action-packed quiz programme, The Finish Line, is hosted by Roman Kemp, 32, and Sarah Greene, 67

Players are tested with a series of head-to-head races in a bid to complete the quiz first and win a cash prize
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Players are tested with a series of head-to-head races in a bid to complete the quiz first and win a cash prize

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Roman has expressed how he is ‘absolutely buzzing’ for the new instalment.

He said: ‘I’m absolutely buzzing that The Finish Line is back for another series! There are some seriously tense moments, and when the pressure’s on, you never know what’s going to happen!

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‘Sarah and I had a blast filming, and I can’t wait for everyone to see all the excitement, drama, and surprises this series has in store.’

The Finish Line has had fans ‘shouting answers’ at their television screens, according to BBC boss Alex McLeod.

He said: ‘The dynamic duo are back for more races. This series has fast become a fan-favourite for audiences, there’s jeopardy and real heart-racing moments that have you jumping up and down shouting the answers at the screen.

‘It’s a brilliant programme to be enjoyed by all the family and I’m so glad it’s back.’

Sarah Greene, who co-presents with Roman, said: ‘I couldn’t be more thrilled to be back on air with Roman for a third series of The Finish Line!

‘The speed, suspense and surprises are all there and it’s even bolder and brighter than before. A fully supercharged quiz for our fabulously supercharged contestants.’

The quiz show is set to return for a third series on BBC One from March 10
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The quiz show is set to return for a third series on BBC One from March 10

There has been two series on BBC One so far, totalling to 30 episodes and is described as a 'quiz show where knowledge equals speed'
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There has been two series on BBC One so far, totalling to 30 episodes and is described as a ‘quiz show where knowledge equals speed’

Legendary broadcaster Sarah made her epic return to TV in August 2023 when she first fronted the show with Roman.

It came almost a decade after the death of her husband and BBC’s Breakfast Time host Mike Smith aged 59, from complications after heart surgery in 2014.

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Despite her flourishing presenting career, Sarah stepped back following her beloved partner’s passing and put her focus on running his aerial filming firm instead.

Returning to screens last year, Sarah told of how she has no plans to retire, adding her late husband would be ‘proud’ of her TV return.

Speaking to The Mirror about how she coped amid Mike’s death, she said: ‘Nine years ago my husband died and I had a very big task on my hands, because I made the decision to take on his business. It was a learning precipice. It took up a lot of my headspace.

Legendary broadcaster Sarah made her epic return to TV in August 2023 when she first fronted the show with Roman
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Legendary broadcaster Sarah made her epic return to TV in August 2023 when she first fronted the show with Roman

‘Offers of TV came in but for a long time I was trying to learn this new business but also feeling too raw. Only time can help that, you know when you feel ready, when you have that energy.’

While she spent several years out of the spotlight, Sarah is embracing being back in the saddle as she hosts the show with Roman – of whom she told she was there the moment they met.

She also added that she felt Mike’s presence while filming the gameshow in Belfast where he grew up, remarking: ‘I had a few little taps on the shoulder from him.’

The Finish Line will air on BBC One on Mondays at 4.30pm from March 10.