The Easiest and Hardest Quiz Shows: Which Ones Are Really the Toughest?

Have you ever watched a quiz show and thought, “I could totally win this!”? Well, you’re not alone! A recent survey by 2,000 quiz fans ranked popular British TV quiz shows based on how difficult they think the shows are. From classic general knowledge rounds to mind-bending logic puzzles, let’s dive into how viewers rated their chances of winning on some of the UK’s biggest quiz shows.

The Easiest: Tipping Point Takes the Crown

When it comes to picking the easiest quiz show, Tipping Point is the clear winner.

Hosted by Ben Shephard on ITV, the show was deemed the least challenging by 21% of those surveyed.

In this game, contestants answer questions and accumulate money, with the ultimate goal of winning the jackpot.

Since its debut in 2012, Tipping Point has aired over 1,500 episodes, making it a staple of British quiz TV.

Coming in Second: The Chase

The popular quiz show The Chase took second place in the survey, with 10% of viewers thinking they could take down one of the famous Chasers and win big.

Hosted by Bradley Walsh, this fast-paced show has contestants go head-to-head against a Chaser, such as Mark Labbett or Anne Hegerty, in a high-stakes game of trivia.

It’s tough, but some viewers feel confident they could outsmart the Chaser and walk away with the prize.

Tied for Third: A Mix of Fan Favorites

Several quiz shows shared third place for being “easy to win,” with 7% of those surveyed believing they could win on shows like Pointless, Ant and Dec’s Limitless Win, and The Weakest Link.

Pointless, hosted by Alexander Armstrong (and previously Richard Osman), is a trivia show where contestants try to find the least-known answers to general knowledge questions. It has been a fan favorite since 2009.
Ant and Dec’s Limitless Win is a newer show, first airing in 2022, where contestants answer questions to build up a potentially unlimited prize pool—though one wrong answer could wipe it all out.
The Weakest Link has been a staple of quiz shows since 2000 and made a comeback last year with Romesh Ranganathan as the host. Known for its fast pace and elimination rounds, it’s still a challenge for most.

The 1% Club: A Tough Nut to Crack

The 1% Club came in fourth, with 6% of viewers thinking they could take on the mind-boggling questions.

Hosted by Lee Mack, this show challenges 100 contestants to answer logic-based questions in hopes of winning £100,000.

The final question is famously so hard that only 1% of the public can answer it correctly, making it one of the more difficult shows.

The Toughest: Only Connect

At the other end of the spectrum, Only Connect is considered the toughest quiz show, with just 2% of viewers believing they could win.

Hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell, Only Connect is a cerebral game where contestants must connect seemingly random clues together in ways that are anything but easy.

It’s known for its challenging format, earning it the title of the hardest show on British TV.

Other Challenging Shows: Mastermind and More

Rounding out the list of tough quiz shows are Mastermind (5% confidence) and Beat The Chasers and Tenable (both 3%).

These shows test contestants’ general knowledge and quick thinking under pressure, making them a real challenge for even the most seasoned trivia buffs.

A Final Note

While some quiz shows might seem like a walk in the park, others are far from it.

But regardless of whether you think you could win or not, one thing’s for sure: these shows are a great way to put your knowledge to the test!

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