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00:00Five famous faces on five festive sleighs.
00:04All hoping to win their chosen charity £5,000.
00:10Just hope you last to the festive finish line.
00:25Hello, ho, ho, and welcome to the festive finish line,
00:28the show where celebrities literally race their sleighs across the studio floor
00:32to try and win their chosen charity £5,000.
00:36Yes, tonight, our celebs won't sledge, they'll slay.
00:39And speaking of slaying, as always,
00:41I'm joined by my very own Christmas cracker, Miss Sarah Green.
00:46I've actually got a Christmas cracker joke for you.
00:50Oh, yeah?
00:51What does Santa spend his wages on?
00:54I don't know.
00:55Jingle bills!
00:56Very good.
00:57I don't want to like it, but I like it.
00:59Yeah.
01:00Ready to meet today's famous faces?
01:01Of course I am.
01:02Today's celebrity players hoping to win big for their charities are
01:05presenter Joel M,
01:07mathematician Rachel Riley,
01:09actor Danny O'Carroll,
01:11weightlifter Emily Campbell,
01:12and national treasure Christopher Biggins.
01:14Woo!
01:16OK, here we go.
01:17Before we start racing,
01:18we need to put our celebrities in order with today's first qualifier.
01:21So, Sarah, what do we need to know?
01:22Well, qualifier one is the picture game.
01:25You'll see the subject, then the picture.
01:27So, the correct answer here would be snow globe.
01:32Get five right and we'll stop the clock.
01:34OK, so who's going to start in which lane?
01:36Let's find out.
01:37First up today,
01:38swapping blue peter for a white Christmas.
01:40Here's one I made earlier.
01:42It's blue peter presenter Joel M.
01:44Yay!
01:46Hello, everyone.
01:47How are you?
01:48Oh, this is exciting.
01:49Yes.
01:50You are in the presence of a blue peter great.
01:53Royalty?
01:54I know.
01:54Royalty on age.
01:55I brought this with me just for good luck, you see, as well.
01:59Do you carry yours in your pocket all the time, too?
02:01I do.
02:01Actually, I've got one tattooed somewhere,
02:03but I'm going to do something.
02:04Good, good.
02:05OK, well, what charity are you playing for today?
02:08OCD action.
02:09It's close to my heart.
02:10I suffer from OCD.
02:11So, hoping to win that money for the charity.
02:13That's brilliant.
02:14Well done.
02:14Really nice.
02:16OK, so here it comes.
02:17Oh, boy.
02:19First qualifier, it's our picture round.
02:21Yes.
02:21How do you think you're going to get on?
02:22Listen, I'll be honest, right?
02:23I'm not confident in myself, but I am going to try.
02:25I'm going to dig into my psyche.
02:27That's it.
02:27Dig in.
02:28We believe in you.
02:29Someone has to.
02:30Five correct answers as quickly as you can.
02:32You ready?
02:32I'm ready.
02:33OK.
02:34Good luck, Joel.
02:34Your time starts now.
02:37Bird.
02:38Penguin.
02:41TV personality.
02:42Pass.
02:44The Simpsons character.
02:45Pass.
02:48Tally count.
02:4912.
02:52TV soap.
02:53Pass.
02:56Profession.
02:57Astronaut.
02:59Olympic country code.
03:01Denmark.
03:03US actress.
03:05Pass.
03:06Missing letter.
03:09Pass.
03:12Scottish DJ.
03:13Pass.
03:15Film.
03:16The mask.
03:17The mask.
03:18There it is.
03:18Yes, you did it.
03:20Yeah.
03:21At the end of it, you almost changed it to,
03:23somebody stop this.
03:24Yeah.
03:25Five passes and one wrong.
03:27The TV personality, Sunita.
03:29The Simpsons character, Smithers.
03:32The TV soap, EastEnders.
03:34The US actress, Demi Moore.
03:36The missing letter, Q.
03:38And the Scottish DJ, Edith Bowman.
03:41OK, OK.
03:42OK.
03:42You got your five correct answers in 41.1 seconds.
03:48Enjoy lane one.
03:50Thank you so much, Joel.
03:55Next up, she's got more countdown than an advent calendar.
03:58She knows her eight maids are milking from her seven swans are swimming.
04:02It's math magician, Rachel Riley.
04:06Hello.
04:07Hello.
04:08Hello.
04:09Come on, Rachel.
04:10Let's do this.
04:10Looking wonderful.
04:11Looking very Christmassy.
04:13Where's yours, Rome?
04:14It's the underwear.
04:15Oh, OK.
04:16Glitter or...?
04:17Tinsel.
04:18Yeah, tinsel.
04:19That's why he's walking so strangely.
04:22So tell me, Rachel, in your house, what's your Hanukkah highlights?
04:25We've got the Christmas tree next to the menorah.
04:28Yeah.
04:28So I've got little ones now, so I'm trying to give them a bit of tradition.
04:31Elf on the shelf, does that exist in your household?
04:33Well, there's a Jewish version as well, which is mensch on a bench.
04:35Oh, I love that!
04:37Fantastic.
04:38And quizzing ability.
04:40I mean, you're part of one of the best quiz shows out there that there really is, so...
04:43Oh, I mean, I do love a quiz.
04:45Yeah.
04:45But I feel like there's only one way to go whenever I do something like this.
04:48It could be the end of my career, so if I get a maths question wrong,
04:51it's just, like, get the taxi ready.
04:52You know, don't even bother with the slave.
04:54Rachel, tell us, what charity are you playing for today?
04:56I'm playing for the Angus Lawson Memorial Trust,
04:58which is a brilliant charity that helps children's organisations and groups
05:01in this country and all around the world.
05:03That's fantastic.
05:05Ready for your picture, Anne?
05:07As I'll ever be.
05:08Five correct answers.
05:09Let's see how quickly you can do it.
05:10Sorry.
05:10Okay, good luck.
05:11Your time starts now.
05:14Food.
05:15Sausage.
05:17Actor.
05:20Uh...
05:21Colin Firth.
05:24Arm muscle.
05:25Bicep.
05:27TV presenter.
05:29Anne Robinson.
05:31Symbol.
05:33Sound off.
05:33Mute.
05:34There you go.
05:37Five correct answers in a pretty good time.
05:40Well done.
05:41Let's go to Sarah.
05:42No passes, no wrong.
05:43Clear round.
05:44Brilliant.
05:45Well done, Rachel.
05:46You have 41.1 seconds to beat.
05:48You got your five correct answers in 20.6.
05:53Which means you go straight to lane one.
05:56Thank you so much, Rachel.
06:01Up next, are you ready for a Christmas O'Carroll?
06:04He's usually Buster Brady, but today he's here to bust this game up.
06:08It's star of Mrs. Brown's Boys, Danny O'Carroll.
06:14Hello everybody.
06:15Welcome, Danny.
06:16How are you feeling?
06:17Be honest.
06:18Yeah, I'm actually...
06:19Yeah, I'm nervous.
06:23Danny, tell me, what's Christmas like for you, mate?
06:25Christmas is amazing.
06:26I love Christmas.
06:27I'm doing panto for the first time in my life this December.
06:31I'm playing a dame.
06:32I think they just said,
06:33Danny, you're playing a dame because my dad wears a dress.
06:35And I'm like...
06:35And what about quizzing?
06:37You like it?
06:38No.
06:38Pub quizzer?
06:39No.
06:40No?
06:40Are you in the right place?
06:41You're going to find out exactly how bad I am at quizzing and why I don't do them.
06:46Who's the charity you're playing for today?
06:47I am playing for the Maria Keaton Foundation.
06:49Ah, fantastic.
06:50Which is a breast cancer awareness charity.
06:52And yeah, they're amazing.
06:54Fantastic.
06:56Ready for the picture round?
06:57Here we go.
06:58Here we go.
06:58Come on.
06:58Five correct answers, Danny.
06:59You got this.
07:00Come on, mate.
07:00Your time starts now.
07:03Facial hair.
07:04Beard.
07:05Nailed it.
07:07South Park character.
07:08Lenny.
07:11Casino equipment.
07:13Chips.
07:15Animal.
07:16A deer.
07:19Language.
07:20Greek.
07:23Dog home.
07:25Kennel.
07:27Raisin brand.
07:29Ray...
07:30Pass.
07:33Classroom drawing surface.
07:36Er...
07:36Blackboard.
07:37Er...
07:37There you go.
07:39You're fine.
07:40Straight number five.
07:40No.
07:42You gave me five correct answers.
07:43That's what I was after.
07:45You got just one pass and two wrong.
07:47The South Park character is Kenny.
07:50And the language, Italian.
07:53And the Raisin brand, you'll kick yourself, Sun Maid.
07:57Yes.
07:58So, you have 20.6 seconds to beat.
08:02You got your five correct answers, Danny, in 34.4 seconds.
08:07Which means you go straight to lane two.
08:10Thanks so much, Danny.
08:12Thank you very much.
08:16Next up, she could lift Santa and his sleigh,
08:19swapping Olympic rings for five green dings
08:21and providing more power than nine ravenous reindeer.
08:24It's weightlifter Emily Campbell.
08:25Oh.
08:31So, Olympics.
08:32I mean, it's the dream, isn't it?
08:34Always, yeah.
08:35Obviously, to go see Olympics.
08:36Oh.
08:36Everyone wants to go and everyone wants to get some bling,
08:38don't they?
08:38Yeah.
08:39We've got to show this picture of you here.
08:40I mean, just check this out.
08:42Wow.
08:43Look at that.
08:44Wow.
08:45So, tell me, Emily.
08:46Christmas.
08:47What's it like in your house?
08:48Yeah, it's good.
08:49It's all about the food.
08:50So, we're Caribbean, so it's literally about getting
08:52about 100,000 dishes on the table in time and nice and thingy.
08:55Okay, well, tell me, who is the charity you're playing for today?
08:58Bestwood Partnership and it's helping kids achieve.
09:00It's a youth group from back where I'm from
09:02and it's just to help kids get into grassroots sports, music
09:05and just, you know, live their passions.
09:07That's fantastic.
09:09Okay, ready for the picture round?
09:10Let's do it.
09:11Okay, come on, here we go.
09:12Your time starts now.
09:15FIFA Country Code.
09:16Japan.
09:19Gift in the 12 days of Christmas.
09:21Three hens.
09:25Film musical.
09:26Chicago.
09:29Type of biscuit.
09:30Cookie.
09:33Biblical couple.
09:35Joseph and Mary.
09:36There you go.
09:40I asked for five green things and that's what you gave me there.
09:43So, no passes, nothing wrong, a clean sweep.
09:47You have 20.6 seconds to beat, Emily.
09:50You got your five correct answers in 21.9.
09:56Very, very close.
09:58Emily, you take your place in lane two.
10:06And finally, it's the grand dame himself.
10:09Panto, completed it, mate.
10:11Move over, Buble.
10:12The true Mr Christmas has come to town.
10:14It's national treasure Christopher Biggin.
10:20Well, how lovely to be here.
10:22Very exciting.
10:23So good to have you on the show.
10:25Thank you so much for being here.
10:26It's a pleasure.
10:27Well, we have to talk about Panto.
10:29Yes.
10:29How many Pantos have you done over the years?
10:31I've been doing it for 50 years.
10:34Oh!
10:35Oh!
10:38And what about quizzing ability?
10:40Appalling.
10:40Appalling.
10:41Really?
10:41Yeah.
10:42I mean, your brain goes, I think.
10:43You're thinking about all sorts of things, you know.
10:45Yeah.
10:45Tell us, who's the charity you're playing for?
10:47The King's Trust.
10:48And it is marvellous.
10:49We help so many young people.
10:51So this money will be fantastic.
10:53Brilliant.
10:53That sounds very good.
10:55OK.
10:56Well, the picture rounds up first.
10:58Right.
10:58Are you ready?
10:59I'm ready.
11:00OK, good luck.
11:01Your time starts now.
11:04Gift wrapping accessories.
11:05Ribbon.
11:07U.S. State.
11:10Pass.
11:11Oh, God.
11:12Wind in the Willows character.
11:16Toad.
11:19Actor.
11:20Oh!
11:23Oh!
11:24Pass.
11:25I know it so well.
11:27Bear.
11:28Snow...
11:29Snowman.
11:30No?
11:31Oh.
11:32Classic film.
11:33Breakfast at Tiffany's.
11:36Household device.
11:37Tap.
11:39Language.
11:41French.
11:42Very good.
11:43Ma Baudela!
11:44Very good.
11:47Fantastic.
11:47Just two passes and one wrong.
11:49The U.S. State Oklahoma.
11:51I got it, yeah.
11:52The actor...
11:53The name?
11:54Ashley Hopkins.
11:54Exactly.
11:55And the bear is a polar bear.
11:57That was the answer we were looking for.
11:59You have 20.6 seconds to beat.
12:02You got your five correct answers in 38.8 seconds.
12:07Which means you go to lane four.
12:09Thanks so much, Biggins.
12:11Thank you very much.
12:15Get out, Joel.
12:18So, Sarah, we have our first festive line-up.
12:21Who have we got?
12:22We have Blue Peter presenter, Joel.
12:25National treasure, Biggins.
12:27Mrs Brown's Boys star, Danny.
12:29Olympic weightlifter, Emily.
12:31And Countdown star, Rachel.
12:34I think this race is going to be more frantic than a Boxing Day sale.
12:37Oh, yeah.
12:39Shall we crack on?
12:39How does it work?
12:40Our celebrity players will be asked questions down the line starting with lane one.
12:45Get an answer right and their sleighs will start moving.
12:49But if they take too long to answer, pass or get one wrong at any point,
12:53they'll immediately stop in their tracks.
12:55When our celebrities are close to the end of the track,
12:58their lanes will become supercharged to tell them they're in the end zone
13:03and approaching the festive finish line.
13:05The celebrity who doesn't reach the festive finish line is out.
13:10It's as easy as that.
13:12Just don't come last.
13:14Now, Rachel, you qualified with the fastest time,
13:16so that means the first question will be yours.
13:19Everyone ready?
13:20Yeah.
13:21Yes.
13:21Best of luck.
13:24Let's race.
13:26Rachel, a self-satisfied person is sometimes described as the cat that got the what?
13:32Cream.
13:32Correct.
13:33Emily, which Dr. Seuss character stole Christmas?
13:38Pass.
13:38The Grinch.
13:39Danny, what vehicle primarily uses a landing strip?
13:43Airplane.
13:44Correct.
13:44Biggins, what extinct creature was a Camarasaurus?
13:49Dinosaur.
13:50Correct.
13:51Joel, Phillips Brooks wrote the Christmas song,
13:54O Little Town of where?
13:56Bethlehem.
13:56Correct.
13:57Rachel, what unit of weight is equal to 14 pounds?
14:01A kilogram.
14:02It's a stone.
14:03Emily, a pork knuckle is better known as a ham what?
14:08Pass.
14:09It's hock.
14:10Danny, someone described as Goan is from what Asian country?
14:15China.
14:16It's India.
14:17Biggins, the royal family traditionally spend Christmas at which Norfolk estate?
14:21Balmoral.
14:22It's Sandringham.
14:23Oh.
14:23Joel, fluoride is added to water to strengthen the enamel on which structures in the mouth?
14:29Teeth.
14:29Correct.
14:30Rachel, in which 2006 film does Gerard Butler play King Leonidas of Sparta?
14:37Erm, 300.
14:39Correct.
14:39Emily, what is the fourth vowel in the English alphabet?
14:44O.
14:45Correct.
14:46Danny, at the 2025 Ballon d'Or Awards, which manager was named the best women's coach?
14:52I don't want to pass.
14:53Is Serena Wiegman, Biggins, what starchy crop was the first vegetable grown in space?
14:58Tito.
14:59Correct.
15:00Rachel, black opium is a fragrance by which French fashion house?
15:05Dior.
15:05It's Yves Saint Laurent.
15:06Emily, on which TV show did Levi Roots gain funding for his barbecue sauce?
15:11Dragon's Den.
15:12Correct.
15:13Danny, Abby Clancy is married to which former footballer?
15:16Er, Crouchy.
15:17Pierre Crouchy.
15:18Correct.
15:18Biggins, what TV show is set in Grey's Sloan Memorial Hospital?
15:23Oh, Casualty?
15:25It's Grey's Anatomy.
15:26Oh.
15:26Rachel, Aretha Franklin sang, you make me feel like a natural what?
15:30Woman.
15:31Correct.
15:32Emily, NBA star Michael Jordan was born in what decade?
15:381970s.
15:38It's the 60s.
15:39Danny, the young of which bird are known as cygnets?
15:42Er, Penguin.
15:44It's a swan.
15:45Biggins, potions teacher Horace Slughorn appears in what book series?
15:49The Beano.
15:51It's Harry Potter.
15:52Emily, Bruder is the German word for what relation?
15:57Sister.
15:58It's brother.
15:59Danny, a drip kettle is used to make what hot drink?
16:03Coffee.
16:03Correct.
16:04Biggins, the exhibition Amy Beyond the Stage was about which singer?
16:09Amy Winehouse.
16:10Correct.
16:11Emily, which US ice cream company released the flavor Chip Happens?
16:14Ben and Jerry's.
16:15Oh, that is the correct answer.
16:20Oh.
16:22Emily, you knew the answer at the end there was Ben and Jerry's.
16:26Of course it was.
16:27Of course I knew about food.
16:30Sarah, what did you make of that race?
16:32Well, it was that flipping Grinch, wasn't it?
16:35He stole you from us now.
16:37I am so sorry.
16:39Thanks for having me.
16:40Let's hear it for Emily.
16:43But that does mean that Rachel, Danny, Biggins and Joel,
16:47congratulations, you have survived race one.
16:50But before we get into race two, we're going to need to sort you out
16:53once again with another qualifier.
16:56Listen very carefully to Sarah Green.
16:58Qualifier two is the missing letters game.
17:00We'll reveal a clue and the first and last letters of the answer.
17:04So the correct answer here would be paper crown.
17:08Get five right and we'll stop the clock.
17:11So who's going to slay it and take lane one this time?
17:14Let's welcome back Biggins.
17:20Should I go to lane one now?
17:23How did you find it?
17:24It's so interesting because you're listening to the other people
17:26and you hear their question, you know the answer.
17:30You know, and you think, oh, that's good.
17:31Then you come to you and you don't know the answer.
17:32I mean, it's so frustrating, but that's life, I suppose.
17:36Right, Biggins, we've got a qualifier.
17:38Missing letters.
17:39Oh, God, yes.
17:40What do you reckon?
17:41I don't know what's going to happen.
17:42Yeah, yeah.
17:42You ready?
17:43I'm ready.
17:44OK, good luck, Biggins.
17:45Your time starts now.
17:48Broadcasting method.
17:50Radio.
17:52Airborne toy.
17:54Kite.
17:56Type of mascara.
17:58Oh.
18:00No idea.
18:01Pass.
18:03Type of hotel room.
18:04Twin.
18:07Six Nations rugby team.
18:09Oh, I have no idea.
18:09Wales.
18:12Adam's family member.
18:14No idea.
18:17Only Fools and Horses character.
18:19No idea.
18:22Sheffield band.
18:23Pip.
18:26Seafood dish.
18:28Sushi.
18:30Email service provider.
18:34Pass.
18:36Nativity figure.
18:38Jesus.
18:38Yes!
18:40Shall I go to five now?
18:42No!
18:44That would save me walking.
18:46No, we've got far too much to unpack.
18:49Goodness, it's so difficult.
18:50You've got four passes and just two wrong.
18:52Yeah.
18:52The type of mascara.
18:54Waterproof.
18:55Nice.
18:55The Addams family member.
18:57Uncle Fester.
18:58Yeah.
18:59Only Fools and Horses character.
19:01Rodney.
19:02Oh!
19:02Sheffield band.
19:04Pulp.
19:04Seafood dish.
19:06Scampi.
19:06The email service provider.
19:08Outlook.
19:09You've got your five correct in 51 seconds.
19:14The moment begins.
19:15Please go to lane one.
19:16Thank you so much, Biggins.
19:18Thank you, Craig.
19:22Next up, it's Danny.
19:26What am I still doing here?
19:28Do you know what was interesting?
19:30What?
19:30At the start of that race, you were really like trying to keep it cool.
19:33You were kind of leaning on the sleigh like this.
19:36And then all of a sudden it kicked in and you got one right and you were like this.
19:40And you were in the game.
19:41And you were enjoying it.
19:42It's a real exciting game to play.
19:44Yeah, I told you.
19:45It's so exciting.
19:45Missing letters round now.
19:47Yeah.
19:47This is not going to be good for me.
19:49This is not going to be good for me.
19:50I like it.
19:51Danny, are you ready?
19:53No.
19:53Yes.
19:53Go on.
19:54Come on, man.
19:54Here we go.
19:55Good luck.
19:56Your time starts...
19:58Now.
19:59Hair colour.
20:01Black?
20:03Oh.
20:04Batman villainess.
20:06Catwoman.
20:08New York borough.
20:11Pass.
20:14Christmas carol.
20:18Pass.
20:20Formula One team.
20:22Ferrari.
20:24Type of rice.
20:27Jasmine.
20:28Yeah.
20:30Precious metal.
20:31Gold.
20:32There you have it.
20:33I'm actually happy with that.
20:35I am, isn't it?
20:36Sarah?
20:37No wrong answers.
20:38Just two passes.
20:39The New York borough, Queens.
20:41And the Christmas carol, Silent Night.
20:44So you have 51 seconds to beat.
20:47You got your five correct answers in 32.4.
20:52Brilliant.
20:52We're going straight to lane one.
20:53Thank you so much.
20:58Back again, it's Rachel.
21:04It's always funny seeing people come back up after they've done their first race.
21:07A bit more sheep.
21:08It's a bit more...
21:10Like that big sigh of relief when you hit the finish line.
21:14Well, I mean, I got maths question wrong.
21:16You never know what the nightmares are made of.
21:18Yeah.
21:20This one.
21:21Missing letters.
21:22I could do this just all day.
21:24Never mind the competition.
21:25This is...
21:25I just love this.
21:26I'm a geek who loves puzzles.
21:28OK, perfect.
21:29OK, so we'd better get Danny and Biggins ready to move down the line.
21:33Should we just go on air?
21:34We're going on air, will we?
21:37Rachel, are you ready for missing letters?
21:39Let's do it.
21:40Good luck.
21:40Here we go.
21:41Your time starts...
21:42Now.
21:44People in a courtroom.
21:45Jury.
21:47Liverpool racecourse.
21:49Aintree.
21:51Mexican alcoholic spirit.
21:52Tequila.
21:54Famous film director.
21:55Quentin Tarantino.
21:58Chesspiece.
21:59Porn.
22:02Keep on coming, keep on coming.
22:03Go, go, go.
22:05Go, go, go, go.
22:09These guys are moving over.
22:11Might be the fastest we've ever had.
22:12I'm quite annoying to play Christmas games with.
22:14Yeah.
22:16That was incredible, Sarah.
22:17I can see why, Rachel.
22:19You've got 32.4 seconds to beat.
22:22You've got your five correct answers in 16.2.
22:27Go to lane one.
22:28Thank you so much, Rachel.
22:33And finally, we have Joel.
22:37Hello.
22:39I'm still up here.
22:40Somehow.
22:41Yeah.
22:42Very much still here.
22:43On the race, though.
22:44I'm very happy with myself.
22:45I couldn't believe it.
22:46Just undertaken all the way.
22:47You were in lane five, but you won the entire race.
22:50That was perfect.
22:51Joel, missing letters now.
22:53How do you feel about this qualifier?
22:55This one terrifies me.
22:56Well, I've already been in lane five,
22:57so we can't get worse.
22:59You've been there before.
23:00I've had exposure therapy tonight.
23:01Yeah.
23:02Well, you saw the time that Rachel set there.
23:05Unbelievable.
23:06Do you think you can come within three times of it?
23:08Well, I'm not sure.
23:09I've never seen somebody think so fast in my life.
23:11It was impressive.
23:12It's good work then.
23:13Okay, you ready for this?
23:14I'm ready.
23:14Let's do it.
23:15Here we go.
23:16Good luck.
23:17Joel, your time starts now.
23:21Social media platform.
23:21TikTok.
23:23Peter Pan character.
23:25Captain Hook.
23:27Peruvian landmark.
23:28Pass.
23:30Weather feature.
23:32Rainbow.
23:35Disney film.
23:38Pass.
23:40UK airline.
23:41British Airways.
23:44Web browser.
23:45Chrome.
23:46Very good.
23:47Whoo!
23:48Very good.
23:50Look who I'm going!
23:53Whoa!
23:56They're such pros, aren't they?
23:58Very well done.
24:01No wrong answers.
24:02Just two passes.
24:03Peruvian landmark.
24:04Machu Picchu.
24:05And the Disney film Frozen.
24:07Ah!
24:08That's one of those ones.
24:1016.2 seconds to beat.
24:12You got your five correct answers.
24:14In 26 seconds on the nose.
24:18All right, all right.
24:18You go straight to lane two.
24:25So, we have our line-up for the second race.
24:28Rachel, you qualified fastest in the missing letters round,
24:32so that means the first question is yours.
24:35Everyone, best of luck.
24:38Let's race.
24:41Rachel, fairy lights are commonly used to decorate what festive trees?
24:45Christmas trees.
24:46Correct.
24:47Joel, what is the opposite of the word introvert?
24:50Extrovert.
24:51Correct.
24:51Danny, what creature is a mackerel?
24:54Fish.
24:54Correct.
24:55Biggins, in the TV series Baywatch, the lifeguard swimsuits were what primary colour?
25:00Red.
25:01Correct.
25:02Rachel, which hobbit is the cousin and adoptive heir of Bilbo Baggins?
25:06Frodo Baggins.
25:07Correct.
25:08Joel, in 2025, which US pop star had a UK number one called The Subway?
25:15Oh, Taylor Swift.
25:17It's Chapel Road.
25:18Danny, the city of Chelmsford is located in which English county?
25:24Pass.
25:24It's Essex.
25:25Biggins, in what 1980s film does Billy call his Christmas present gizmo?
25:31Billy Elliot.
25:32It's Gremlins.
25:33Rachel, how many major tournaments make up the tennis singles Grand Slam?
25:38Four.
25:38Correct.
25:39Joel, someone born on Easter day can be Aries or what other star sign?
25:46It's Taurus.
25:47Danny, the magazine Skin Shots is about what form of body art?
25:53Tattoos.
25:53Correct.
25:54Biggins, Douglas is the capital of which British crown dependency?
25:59Isle of Man.
26:00Correct.
26:00Joel, something bromic contains what element?
26:05Brut.
26:05Pass.
26:06It's bromine.
26:07Danny, in which Netflix period drama does Phoebe Dinover play Daphne?
26:13It's Carl.
26:15It's Bridgerton.
26:16Biggins, used to prepare food, a V slicer is typically used in which room of the house?
26:22Kitchen.
26:23Correct.
26:23Joel, how many points do drivers get for winning a Formula One race?
26:2760.
26:28It's 25.
26:29Danny, the mouse ran down is a line from what nursery rhyme?
26:41No.
26:43It means nothing.
26:44Danny, anti-frizz serum is designed to be used on what part of the body?
26:48Hair.
26:49Correct.
26:49Joel, what French car maker produced the C3 Picasso?
26:53Peugeot.
26:54It's Citrin.
26:55Danny, which Disney character had a love interest called Donna Duck?
27:00That's a duck.
27:05Oh, Joel.
27:07I know.
27:08What did you make of that, Sarah?
27:09I think it was the Taurus question.
27:11Do you know what?
27:12I'm gutted.
27:12I was going to say Taurus.
27:13It wasn't written in the stars.
27:16But thank you so much, Joel.
27:18Thank you for joining us.
27:20It has been brilliant having you on the show.
27:21Thank you very much.
27:22Let's hear it for Joel.
27:26Rachel, Danny and Biggins, though.
27:29Congratulations.
27:30You have survived again.
27:32You're all one step closer to playing for £5,000 for your chosen charity.
27:36Time now for another race, but you know what's coming next?
27:39Your qualifier.
27:40Listen very carefully to Sarah.
27:42Qualifier 3 is a game of pairs.
27:44We'll reveal a subject and then three pairs of answers.
27:48Only one pair contains two correct answers.
27:51Get size right and we'll stop the clock.
27:54So who's going to qualify fastest this time?
27:56First up, it's Danny.
28:02I'm still here.
28:02I know you're still here, so I'm not having it anymore.
28:05I'm not having this.
28:06Oh, I can't do it.
28:06I'm going to be out.
28:07Do you know what's hilarious?
28:08Seeing that podium and doing the race, being beside Christopher.
28:10Yeah.
28:11He's disgusted when he passes.
28:12I'm delighted when he passes me out.
28:16Well, look, you've made it to the final three.
28:18Yes.
28:18A serious question.
28:20Who's the one to beat?
28:22I think it's very obvious.
28:24Rachel?
28:24She's a...
28:25Yeah, she looks like she's the queen of quizzes.
28:28Yeah.
28:28It's quite formidable.
28:30Now, it's our pairs round.
28:31You ready?
28:32Let's have a go.
28:33Let's do this.
28:33Good luck, mate.
28:34Your time starts now.
28:35Christmas decorations.
28:39Thinsel and baubles.
28:42Phases of a flight.
28:45Climb and landing.
28:48Olivia Rodrigo hits.
28:52Shut up and drive and feel good.
28:56Is it? No.
28:58Leonardo DiCaprio films.
29:02The Departed and Interstellar.
29:04Oh, no.
29:06Worn on the head.
29:07Toupee.
29:11Famous musical.
29:15Starlight...
29:16No.
29:17Yeah.
29:17Starlight Express.
29:18Sorry.
29:19Chanel perfumes.
29:23I don't...
29:26Chanson, but...
29:27No.
29:29Taskmaster and assistant.
29:32I haven't a clue.
29:35Um...
29:35Rob Broydon.
29:39Just timed out there.
29:41Danny, don't worry.
29:42I'm actually happy.
29:43I'm just happy to be here.
29:44So, just four wrong.
29:46Olivia Rodrigo hits.
29:48Driver's Licence and Good For You.
29:50The Leonardo DiCaprio films.
29:52Titanic and The Wolf of Wall Street.
29:54You knew that one, I know.
29:55Worn on the head, Fascinator and Tiara.
29:58And the Chanel perfumes, Coco Mademoiselle and Bleu.
30:02And just as you timed out,
30:05we have the taskmaster and assistant,
30:07Greg Davis and Alex Horne.
30:10The good news about all of this is you're up first.
30:12So, Danny, for now...
30:14Thank you, Sarah.
30:14Go to lane one.
30:16Thanks so much, Danny.
30:21Time to welcome back Biggins.
30:28Biggins.
30:28Biggins.
30:28Yes.
30:29Did you think you were going to make it to the final three?
30:30No.
30:31Well, you're doing great.
30:32It's great fun.
30:33I love watching the programme
30:35and I'm really enjoying myself.
30:36But, I mean, it's...
30:37It's a nightmare.
30:40The nightmare before Christmas.
30:41Exactly.
30:43So, tell me, who do you think?
30:45Rachel!
30:47It's quite something, isn't it?
30:49Cheers, Christopher.
30:50Appreciate it, thanks.
30:53A pears round for you there, Biggins.
30:55Yes.
30:55I like pears.
30:56How do you feel about this?
30:57My favourite fruit.
30:58Lovely.
31:01Five correct answers, please.
31:02Yes.
31:02As quickly as you can.
31:04Yes.
31:04Come on, here we go.
31:05Here we go.
31:05Good luck.
31:06Your time starts now.
31:09Sports day race.
31:12Egg and Spoon.
31:15Jurassic World films.
31:19Fallen Kingdom and Rebirth.
31:22Door of the Explorer's Friends.
31:26Slippers and Rucksack.
31:28No.
31:30Tubular Pasta.
31:31Oh, Rigatoni and Penne.
31:35Plants associated with Crispus.
31:36Holly and Mistletoe.
31:39Words for courage.
31:41Guts and Nerve.
31:43Yes.
31:46Move!
31:51No passes.
31:53One wrong.
31:54Dora the Explorer's Friends.
31:56Boots and Backpack.
31:57Really?
31:58You were so close but not close enough.
32:00So you have 41.6 seconds to beat.
32:03You got your five correct answers, Biggins, in 34.5.
32:08I can't believe it.
32:09I promise you.
32:10Fantastic.
32:10So you go to lane one.
32:12Thank you so much.
32:13Biggins.
32:18Last up this time is Rachel.
32:20Woo-hoo!
32:21Woo-hoo!
32:24It's Christmas!
32:25It's Christmas!
32:26Come on!
32:28None of that.
32:30So, welcome to the final three.
32:31Woo-hoo!
32:32Who do you think is the one to beat for you?
32:34I mean, I've been told by Danny that Christopher does a bit of sledging.
32:37Right.
32:37So that's one thing to think about.
32:39And also, he's just said that I can take my kids to his panto and meet him afterwards.
32:43Oh, right.
32:43So, a little bit of bribery in there.
32:45He's playing both games.
32:46Yeah.
32:46You know, the carrot and the stick.
32:48Yeah.
32:48Well, you were brilliant at the missing letters round.
32:51How do you feel about the pairs round?
32:52One in three.
32:53Okay.
32:54I like those odds.
32:54I can just go in calm, take my time, I know what I've got to beat.
32:58Okay.
32:59There it is.
33:01Rachel, you ready for this?
33:02Go on then.
33:03Okay, good luck.
33:04Here we go.
33:04Your time starts now.
33:08Consonants.
33:08C and D.
33:11Types of full moon.
33:13Blue and blood.
33:16Had a Christmas number one.
33:18Bob the Builder, Mr Blobby.
33:22Beatles.
33:23Dag and Dung.
33:26Means to finish.
33:28Terminate, wrap up.
33:35There you go.
33:36There you go.
33:36And I can see why.
33:37Another clean sweep, Rachel.
33:39You had 34.5 seconds to beat.
33:42That was from Biggins.
33:43You got your five correct answers in 22.8.
33:48Guess where you're going.
33:49Yay!
33:50My usual spot.
33:51Yeah.
33:52Lane one.
33:53Thanks so much, Rachel.
34:01So we have our line-up for race three, but who is going home this time?
34:05Everyone, best of luck.
34:07Let's race.
34:10Rachel, in September 2025, which company released the iPhone 17?
34:16Apple.
34:16Correct.
34:17Biggins.
34:18The acronym AWOL stands for absent without official what?
34:22Leave.
34:22Correct.
34:23Danny.
34:23Secret Santa gifts are typically exchanged in what month?
34:27The seller.
34:28Correct.
34:29Tony Collette played the title role in the film Muriel's what?
34:33Wedding.
34:34Correct.
34:34Biggins.
34:35Ellen Ochoa was a director at what space agency?
34:39Pass.
34:39It's NASA.
34:40Danny.
34:41In freediving, static apnea means holding your what?
34:45Breath.
34:45Correct.
34:46Rachel.
34:47What Japanese car maker produces the Civic four-door?
34:50Honda.
34:51Correct.
34:51Biggins.
34:52Which chocolate selection tin features a sweet called the purple one?
34:55Oh.
34:57Ah.
34:58Quality Street.
34:59Danny.
35:00Who had a 60s Christmas number one with green, green grass of home?
35:05Pass.
35:05Tom Jones.
35:06Rachel.
35:07What video game hedgehog has been called a blur in blue?
35:10Sonic.
35:11Correct.
35:12Biggins.
35:12In 2025, which UK garage star was unveiled as the new face of Just Eat?
35:17I have no idea.
35:19It's Craig David.
35:20Danny.
35:20Frostnip is a milder form of what cold injury?
35:24Frostbite.
35:24Correct.
35:25Biggins.
35:26In which Scottish city is Waverly train station?
35:28Glasgow.
35:29It's Edinburgh.
35:30Danny.
35:31In the body, what is the more common name for the clavicle?
35:35Pass.
35:35It's a collarbone.
35:37Biggins.
35:38Brachiation means swinging from what part of a tree?
35:41Branch to branch.
35:42Correct.
35:43Danny.
35:44AM becomes PM from what time of the day?
35:47Midday.
35:49Midday.
35:50Biggins.
35:50Which country won the most medals at the 2024 Olympics?
35:54USA.
35:55Correct.
35:55Danny.
35:56What foot pedal is missing from a standard automatic car?
36:00Clutch.
36:00Correct.
36:01Biggins.
36:01What battery brand makes the DuraBeam Ultra Torch?
36:04Duracell.
36:05Correct.
36:06Danny.
36:06What arch-shaped facial feature protects the eyes from sweat?
36:10Abrams.
36:11Correct.
36:11Biggins.
36:12What insect.
36:13Oh!
36:15Well done!
36:20Couldn't happen to announce that.
36:23Biggins, I'm so sorry.
36:25Oh, darling, I know.
36:26Don't cry, though.
36:27I thought the comeback was on there, didn't you, Sarah?
36:29I really did.
36:29But it was that flipping NASA question.
36:31I know.
36:32It prevented you from blasting off down our track and coming first.
36:36I know.
36:37I'm so sorry.
36:37NASA, NASA, NASA.
36:38Let's hear it for Biggins!
36:40Woo!
36:43Okay.
36:44Rachel and Danny, congratulations.
36:46You're through to the head-to-head.
36:47You're now just one step away from playing for £5,000 for your chosen charity.
36:53But to get that chance, you're going to need to stop your opponent in their tracks right here.
36:57Sarah, how does it work?
36:59In the head-to-head, you're on the buzzer.
37:01A correct answer makes your sleigh move and your opponent stop.
37:05But beware.
37:06If you buzz in and give a wrong answer, you'll stop moving and set your opponent in motion instead.
37:13The first one of you to reach the festive finish line goes through to the final for a chance to
37:19win your charity £5,000.
37:22So, Rachel and Danny, it all comes down to this.
37:26You've done so well to get this far, but only one of you can win today.
37:30Rachel, any final words for your opponent?
37:32Yeah, Danny, you're going to have to get your mammy on the phone,
37:34because she's going to be wiping away some tears shortly.
37:37Oh, very good.
37:39Danny, what do you have to say to that?
37:41Congratulations.
37:47Here we go.
37:48We ready?
37:49Fingers on buzzers, please.
37:51Best of luck.
37:53Let's race.
37:56Adorbs is a short form of what word?
37:59Rachel.
38:00Adorable.
38:01Correct.
38:02Underneath the tree is a UK top ten festive hit by which...
38:06Danny.
38:07Mariah Carey.
38:08It's Kelly Clarkson.
38:08What species of animal is the main character in the video game Good Boy Galaxy?
38:16It's a dog.
38:18The outermost layer of a Cadbury boost bar is what confection?
38:22Rachel.
38:23Chocolate.
38:23Correct.
38:24What zodiac sign is known as Gemelli in Italian?
38:28Rachel.
38:29Gemini.
38:30Correct.
38:31The golden foot is an annual award in what sport?
38:34Rachel.
38:35Football.
38:35Correct.
38:36What Swiss city is served by an airport with the code BRN?
38:41Rachel.
38:43Burn.
38:43Correct.
38:44Drift netting is a common method used in what industry?
38:47Danny.
38:49Fishing.
38:49Correct.
38:50The Alcopop hooch was launched in what decade?
38:56It's the 90s.
38:58In Glasgow, Cunningham Loop Park is on the banks of what river?
39:02Danny.
39:02The Clyde.
39:03Correct.
39:03Can you feel the love tonight as a song from what...
39:07Danny.
39:08I feel it can't.
39:08It's the Lion King.
39:09Oh.
39:10KFC mini fillets are made using what...
39:12Rachel.
39:13Chicken.
39:13Correct.
39:14The first alternative Christmas message was broadcast by which UK TV channel?
39:19Rachel.
39:20Channel 4.
39:21Correct.
39:21The US city of Malibu lies on what ocean?
39:25Danny.
39:26Pacific.
39:26Correct.
39:27What pair of organs are covered by the visceral pleura?
39:32Rachel.
39:33Lungs.
39:34Correct.
39:35It's Gonna Be Me was a hit for what Justin Timberlake...
39:38Well done!
39:44Congratulations, Rachel.
39:45You've done it.
39:46You're through to the final to play for £5,000.
39:52How are you feeling?
39:53Oh, so much better after that kilogram thing.
39:55I feel like I've redeemed myself.
39:57Still thinking about that.
39:58Still have my job.
39:59Danny.
39:59I'm feeling a lot better now after that PM AM.
40:02Yeah.
40:04You know what?
40:05I thought you put up a good fight.
40:07I really...
40:07So do I.
40:08Sarah, what did you make of it?
40:09Yeah, no, you really did.
40:10It was just those music questions, Danny.
40:13The Kelly Clarkson underneath the tree.
40:15That wasn't a hit for you, unfortunately.
40:18No.
40:18Never mind, Danny.
40:19I tell you what.
40:19You've given us such a laugh.
40:21Such a great time.
40:23Thanks for having me, guys.
40:24Appreciate it.
40:24Thank you for, Danny.
40:28But, Rachel, you're today's winner.
40:31You're now going to be playing for £5,000 for your charity.
40:35Sarah, we'll tell you how this works.
40:36All Rachel has to do is make it to the festive finish line
40:40to win her chosen charity, that £5,000.
40:44But there's a twist,
40:45because she'll be racing against the track itself.
40:48Rachel will face a series of quick-fire questions.
40:51She must get them right to keep moving.
40:53A wrong answer will stop her in her tracks.
40:56She has to stay ahead of the red to win the cash.
41:00But if Rachel gets caught, it's game over.
41:06Rachel, welcome to your last race.
41:09You have done brilliantly to make it this far.
41:11Let's see if you can go the distance.
41:13The track will start moving when I finish reading the first question.
41:17£5,000 waiting for your charity right here on the festive finish line.
41:22I've got one bit of advice for you. Do you know what it is?
41:25Get them right?
41:26Well, yeah, that's pretty good, yeah.
41:28But don't look back.
41:29Okay.
41:30Okay?
41:31Rachel, we're all with you.
41:33For the final time, best of luck.
41:37Let's race.
41:39In a human body, a person typically has how many kidneys?
41:45Two.
41:46Correct.
41:46Christmas with Gordon is a cookbook by which TV chef?
41:49Gordon Ramsay.
41:50Correct.
41:51Who began his second term as president of South Africa in 2024?
41:56Pass.
41:56Ramaphosa.
41:57The phrase puncher's chance originated in what sport?
42:00Boxing.
42:00Correct.
42:01The Grenadier Guards are part of which of the armed forces?
42:05The army.
42:06Correct.
42:07What fish is an ingredient in a traditional kedgerie?
42:11Kippers.
42:12It's haddock.
42:12In the nativity, the gifts brought to the baby Jesus were gold, frankincense, and what?
42:17Myrrh.
42:17Correct.
42:18Unveiled in 2023, the Atlantic salmon features in the design of which UK coin?
42:25One pound.
42:26It's 50p.
42:27In which James Bond film does Halle Berry play Jinx Johnson?
42:31One golden eye.
42:33It's Die Another Day.
42:34The Darwin's frog is native to what?
42:36Oh!
42:39Oh, Rachel.
42:40Bad love, Rachel, the track fit bag.
42:44It got me.
42:45It's a tough race.
42:46Too speedy.
42:48Well, look, you have been such a fantastic player, but unfortunately, you haven't made it to the festive finish line
42:53today.
42:53And your race has been run.
42:55But hasn't she been so impressive, Sarah?
42:57It's just been tremendous.
42:59And I hope that you've enjoyed it so much, you might come back next Christmas.
43:03It's been so much fun.
43:04Yeah, really, really hard.
43:05I've loved it.
43:06Thanks for having me.
43:06Well, look, it is, of course, the season of giving.
43:09And we don't want to send you away empty-handed.
43:11So we're still going to give £1,000 to your charity.
43:13Remind us, tell us all about them.
43:15They're the Angus Lawson Memorial Trust.
43:17And they help children's charities both in the UK, around the world.
43:19So they'll be very grateful for that.
43:21Ah, fantastic.
43:22Let's hear it for Rachel.
43:25What a game.
43:26That is it from us today.
43:27A big thanks to all our famous faces.
43:29It's goodbye from Sarah.
43:31And goodbye from me.
43:33And season's greetings from all of us here on the festive finish line.
43:35See you soon.
43:37Bye.
43:38Fabulous.
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