Watch The Deal (UK)

The Deal is a game show that premiered in 2005 on Channel 4, hosted by Glenn Hugill. The show is a combination of strategy, trivia, and luck that pits four contestants against each other for a chance to win a cash prize. The show is set up as a series of rounds, each one offering a chance for contestants to increase their winnings. In the first round, the four contestants are given a series of trivia questions. Each question is worth a certain amount of money, and contestants must buzz in to answer. The catch is that when a contestant buzzes in, they must first make a deal with one of the other contestants, who will help them answer the question. If they get the question right, both the buzzer and their chosen helper earn the cash value of the question.

After several rounds of trivia, each with increasing cash values, the contestants move on to the Deal Breaker round. In this round, the players are each given a score based on their performance in the previous rounds. The player with the lowest score is eliminated, and the remaining three players must place increasingly high bets on whether they will answer a series of difficult questions correctly. Each player is given the opportunity to make deals with the others, selling the chance to answer the question in exchange for a portion of the bet.

The final round is the Showdown, in which the last two contestants compete head to head in a game of strategy and luck. Each player is given a cash pot that they must divide between three different prize categories: a higher pot, a lower pot, and a "no win" pot. The players take turns choosing one of three doors, behind which is hidden either a prize, a "no win" symbol, or a "swap" symbol. If a player chooses the "swap" symbol, they must swap their pots with the other player. At the end of the game, the player who has accumulated the highest value of prizes and money wins the game and the cash prize.

The Deal is a fast-paced and entertaining show that combines elements of trivia and strategy. The show's format is unique and engaging, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats as they watch the contestants negotiate deals and take risky bets. The set is colorful and visually striking, with light-up floor panels and towering walls covered in numerical displays. Host Glenn Hugill is affable and easygoing, guiding the players through the game with a relaxed yet engaging presence.

Overall, The Deal is a fun and exciting game show that offers up a unique blend of trivia, strategy, and surprise. With its engaging format and energetic host, it's no wonder that the show has become a beloved classic among fans of game shows in the UK.