Amanda Holden to host new quiz show coming to BBC One

TV and radio presenter Amanda Holden is to host a new quiz show for BBC One called The Inner Circle.

Production is under way in Glasgow for the game, which involves a series of rounds designed to test contestants’ general knowledge and strategic thinking.

There will be 25 episodes across the series and a further six celebrity specials featuring famous faces who will join forces with a member of the public trying to win the cash prize.

Episodes featuring members of the public will air during the week and celebrity specials will be shown on Saturday’s in the teatime slot.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Holden, 53, said: “I’m so excited to be part of this thrilling new quiz that challenges contestants and entertains viewers in equal measure.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity to bring something fresh and fabulous to weekday afternoons and Saturday night TV, and I can’t wait to see the audience reactions.”

Rob Unsworth, head of BBC daytime and early peak, and Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC, said: “We’re delighted to be joining forces to bring viewers a gripping new quiz that, for the first time, they’ll be able to play along with not only during the week, but on a Saturday teatime too.

“Getting the answers right on this show is only half the battle – contestants also need to decide who they trust enough to keep in the game, all under the watchful eye of the brilliantly mischievous Amanda Holden.”

The show is a result of the BBC’s Entertainment and Daytime commissioning teams joining forces to identify and develop new and modern quiz and gameshow formats for BBC One and iPlayer for Saturday early evenings and daytime/early peak.

It will be filmed at BBC Studioworks’ Kelvin Hall facility in Glasgow, with post-production also taking place in the city.

Broadcast details for The Inner Circle will be announced in due course.

It will be produced by Tern with BBC Studios distributing the series globally.