John Barrowman is to host a new BBC general knowledge quiz show, Pressure Pad, in which teams of five contestants descend into an illuminated area called the Pressure Pad to play four different individual head-to-head games and a team final, with £2k prize money up for grabs.

Barrowman said 'I am thrilled to be hosting this new innovative quiz show for BBC One and look forward to seeing whether contestants can take the heat on the Pressure Pad, and join in having fun with me'.