BBC One orders new game show from 12 Yard

MUMBAI: ITV Studios? 12 Yard Productions is producing Pressure Pad, a game show led by John Barrowman, for BBC One, where it is scheduled to begin airing in the fall.

Pressure Pad is filmed in a quizzing amphitheater with a high-resolution LED screen under the floor. The 25x45-minute high-tech program looks on as contestants compete in a series of timed general knowledge games. The format was developed by Liz Gaskell and James Woolley.

12 Yard Productions MD Andy Culpin commented: "Pressure Pad?s interactive floor makes for a visually spectacular quiz show, and John Barrowman is the perfect frontman to bring the format?s addictive play-along rounds to life."

BBC Daytime commissioning executive Pam Cavannagh said: "Pressure Pad is a great addition to our quiz show lineup and we are thrilled to have John Barrowman hosting."

Barrowman added: "Pressure Pad is dramatic, edge of your seat entertainment with a stunning high tech set. I can?t wait to be part of this fantastic quiz show and bring it into your living rooms this autumn."