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Double the Money Premieres Thursday 9 May on Channel 4
Channel 4’s New Game Show Puts Contestants’ Strategies to the Test
Channel 4’s newest game show, Double the Money, presents an intriguing challenge: pairs of contestants must use their ingenuity and quick thinking to double their money within a thrilling time frame. The show, hosted by Sue Perkins, pushes participants to their limits as they strive for a life-changing cash prize.
Each episode presents contestants with a modest starting sum, usually £250, and a tight time limit. Their task is clear: double the money or face elimination. With freedom to spend their seed money as they see fit, contestants must devise innovative strategies and take risks to turn their small sum into a significant fortune.
The challenge becomes more intense as contestants cannot repeat the same idea, forcing them to constantly adapt and evolve. As the game progresses, the monetary goalposts move, and the time extends, raising the tension and pressure. By the final round, only the duo with the highest earnings secures the grand prize.
The first episode introduces viewers to a diverse range of contestants, including father-and-son duo Dale and Harvey, competitive publicans Cath and Lynn, and best friends Radhika and Seema.
Double the Money offers a unique twist to traditional game shows by taking the competition beyond the studio. This immersive format, as described by Channel 4’s Jo Street, is “incredibly exciting,” and viewers can expect to see some creative money-making strategies unfold.
Double the Money airs on Thursdays at 8 pm on Channel 4, with the first episode premiering on 9 May 2024.
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