BBC One is bringing a celebrity twist to its popular quiz show The Finish Line this November, with five famous faces competing in a race for charity in a special Saturday-night edition.
Titled The Famous Finish Line, the new series will see Roman Kemp return as host, alongside sidekick Sarah Greene, as the daytime favourite moves into a prime-time weekend slot following strong ratings for the original format.
The celebrity edition launches on Saturday, 7 November at 5.45pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with a line-up of familiar faces ready to test their knowledge, speed and competitive instincts.
Who Is Taking Part in The Famous Finish Line?
Five celebrities will put their general knowledge to the test as they battle it out for a £10,000 prize for their chosen charities.
The line-up features:
- Rick Edwards
- Harley Moon Kemp
- Mollie Pearce
- Molly Rainford
- La Voix
With five contestants competing for the top prize, viewers can expect a lively mix of quiz questions, quick decisions and racing action as the celebrities attempt to outpace one another.
The format adds an extra incentive to the competition, with every contestant hoping to turn their knowledge into a win for a charity close to their heart.
How Does The Famous Finish Line Work?
The quiz takes place in a star-spangled studio, where contestants stand on moving podiums that carry them along a track. Correct answers help the celebrities move forward, while incorrect responses bring their progress to a halt.
The objective is straightforward: reach the finish line before the other contestants.
However, getting there requires more than simply answering questions correctly. The celebrities must navigate a series of fast-paced qualifying rounds and head-to-head races, with every answer potentially changing the leaderboard.
Only one contestant can make it through to the final challenge, where the remaining celebrity faces the track itself in a bid to claim the £10,000 prize for their chosen charity.
The combination of quiz knowledge and physical movement gives the show its distinctive format, with contestants needing to think quickly while keeping an eye on their rivals.
Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene Return to Host
Roman Kemp will lead the celebrity competition, with Sarah Greene joining him as the show’s sidekick.
The pair will guide viewers through the questions, races and qualifying rounds as the five celebrities battle for their place in the final.
The move to Saturday nights also gives the format a new platform, following the success of its daytime version. By introducing celebrity contestants and a charity prize, the special edition brings a familiar game to a broader weekend audience.
When Is The Famous Finish Line on BBC One?
The Famous Finish Line will premiere on Saturday, 7 November 2026, at 5.45pm on BBC One.
The episode will also be available to watch on BBC iPlayer, allowing viewers to catch up online.
With a celebrity line-up, a £10,000 charity prize and a race against the clock — and each other — the new edition promises to bring a fresh competitive edge to the established quiz format.
As the contestants take their places on the moving podiums, the challenge will be to keep their answers correct, their momentum going and their eyes firmly on the finish line.
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