A new BBC teatime quiz show is set to begin filming in Belfast.
Hosted by award winning comic Zoe Lyons, Lightning sees the traditional quiz show collide with gameshow, in a fast-paced and frantic format designed to leave contestants’ nerves in tatters.
Six challengers battle it out across six adrenaline-pumping rounds while a ruthless spotlight patrols the studio eliminating contestants. The challengers’ motivation is simple: do whatever it takes to stay out of the light.
With dramatic lightning and a thundering soundtrack, Lightning, produced by Fizz and Nice One TV will combine quick-fire questions with physical trials bringing a new pace and tone to the teatime quiz slot on BBC Two.
Zoe Lyons will preside, supporting contestants as they strive to reach the ultimate goal of £3,000 prize money.
She said: “It’s incredibly exciting to be the host of Lightning. It’s a dream job for me as I’m a massive quiz fan and - unlike the contestants - I love being in the spotlight.”
Carla-Maria Lawson, BBC Head of Daytime and Early Peak said: “The pace and the calibre of competition in Lightning along with Zoe’s energy and wit, will bring a real buzz to BBC Two teatimes”.
