Popular BBC gameshow confirms return to screens as applications open for new series - here's how you can take part

A beloved gameshow has been renewed for a third season on BBC One - and bosses are looking for keen quizzers to take part.

The Finish Line, hosted by Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene, sees five contestants use their knowledge to battle it out on an iconic racetrack set, as they speed along the studio floor in a series of quick-fire races.

The aim of the game is simple - players need to make it to the finish line before their rivals.

After beating off the competition, the winner then races against the track itself in an attempt to win the £5,000 cash prize.

If you think you're up to the challenge, you can apply to take part in the upcoming third season here.

The application callout reads: 'Have you got what it takes to win the ultimate quiz race? Are you up for some fun and the chance to win £5,000?!

'APPLY NOW and you could be joining hosts Roman Kemp & Sarah Greene in the studio!'

The closing date for entries is 6th December 2024 and you must be at least eighteen years old to take part.

Legendary broadcaster Sarah, 67, made her epic return to TV in August 2023 when she first fronted the show with Roman, 31.

It came almost a decade after death of her husband and BBC 's Breakfast Time host Mike Smith aged 59 from complications after heart surgery in 2014.

Despite her flourishing presenting career, Sarah stepped back following her beloved partner's passing and put her focus on running his aerial filming firm instead.

Returning to screens last year, Sarah told of how she has no plans to retire, adding her late husband would be 'proud' of her TV return.

Speaking to The Mirror about how she coped amid Mike's death, she said: 'Nine years ago my husband died and I had a very big task on my hands, because I made the decision to take on his business. It was a learning precipice. It took up a lot of my headspace.

'Offers of TV came in but for a long time I was trying to learn this new business but also feeling too raw. Only time can help that, you know when you feel ready, when you have that energy.'

While she spent several years out of the spotlight, Sarah is embracing being back in the saddle as she hosts the show with Roman - of whom she told she was there the moment they met.

And as she reaches the veteran stage of her career, Sarah told how retiring isn't in the pipeline yet, remarking that radio DJ Mike would be 'proud' of her TV return.

She also added that she felt Mike's presence while filming the gameshow in Belfast where he grew up, remarking: 'I had a few little taps on the shoulder from him.'