Catchpoint
| Catchpoint | |
|---|---|
| Genre | High energy quiz show |
| Presented by | Paddy McGuinness |
| Theme music composer | Elba Studios |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 31 |
| Production | |
| Running time | Approx. 45 minutes |
| Production companies | Possessed 12 Yard Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC One |
| Release | 23 March 2019 – 25 June 2022 |
Catchpoint was a British physical game show that aired on BBC One from 23 March 2019 to 25 June 2022. Hosted by Paddy McGuinness, the show combined general knowledge questions with physical challenges, offering a unique twist on traditional quiz formats.[1]
Format
[edit]The game was set in a studio featuring ten large LED screens arranged along the back wall, each displaying potential answers to questions. Suspended above these screens were trapdoors containing balls. When a contestant selected an answer, the corresponding trapdoor would open, releasing a ball. To win money, contestants had to catch the ball that fell from the correct answer's trapdoor.
The game featured multiple rounds:
- First Catch: Teams answered two questions, with balls dropping for each. The first question used a smaller ball worth £250, and the second used a larger ball worth £500.
- Decoy Catch: Balls dropped from every answer screen, but only the pink balls were correct. Teams aimed to catch these while avoiding the blue ones.
- Quick Catch: A rapid-fire round lasting 45 seconds, where each correct answer resulted in £300 for the team.
- Final Catch: The concluding round where teams selected the correct answer by eliminating others, aiming for a £10,000 prize.[2]
Production and reception
[edit]Produced by Possessed and 12 Yard Productions, Catchpoint was praised for its family-friendly appeal and innovative format. It featured a visually striking set and combined elements of quiz shows with physical challenges, making it accessible and entertaining for a wide audience.[3]
Despite its popularity, the show was canceled after four series. The decision came following the 2021–2022 series, which consisted exclusively of celebrity specials, and no new series were commissioned thereafter.[4]
Adaptations
[edit]Sri Lanka
[edit]In June 2025, distributor ITV Studios announced that Sri Lankan network Sirasa TV had acquired the formatting rights to produce a localized adaptation titled Sirasa Catchpoint, marking the show's first Asian commission.[5] Hosted by actor Yash Weerasinghe, the Sinhala-language series premiered on 12 July 2025 and was filmed at the Stein Studios complex in Ratmalana.[6]
Summary of international versions
[edit]| Country / Region | Local title | Host | Network | Premiere date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa Catchpoint | Yash Weerasinghe | Sirasa TV | 12 July 2025 |
Celebrity specials
[edit]In its final series, Catchpoint shifted focus to celebrity editions, featuring well-known personalities competing for charity. Notable participants included:
- Series 4, Episode 1: Tia Kofi and The Vivienne from RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs. Radio 1 DJs Scott Mills and Chris Stark.
- Series 4, Episode 3: TV presenters Judi Love and Charlene White vs. Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes.
- Series 4, Episode 5': Grime artists Remi Burgz and DJ Target vs. Strictly Come Dancings Karen Hauer and presenter JJ Chalmers.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Catchpoint - BBC One". BBC. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ↑ "Catchpoint - UKGameshows.com". UKGameshows.com. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ↑ "Catchpoint coming to the BBC". Possessed. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ↑ "Catchpoint axed after four series". TVZoneUK. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ↑ "Catchpoint lands first Asian commission as ITV Studios expands partnership with SIRASA TV in Sri Lanka". ITV Studios. 30 June 2025. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ↑ "Sirasa TV launches thrilling game show 'Catch Point'". The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). 29 June 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ↑ "Catchpoint (TV Series) Episode Guide". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-07-20.