CELEBRITY LINE-UP REVEALED FOR FESTIVE SPECIALS OF THE FINISH LINE AND RICHARD OSMANS HOUSE OF GAMES

The celebrity line-ups taking part in the festive specials of The Finish Line and Richard Osman's House Of Games have been revealed.

The Finish Line

The popular quiz show sees Roman Kemp putting players through their paces in a thrilling combination of racing and quizzing, accompanied by Sarah Greene. The week of Christmas specials launches Monday 15th December at 5:15pm on BBC One.

Taking part are: Christopher Biggins, Rachel Riley, Danny O’Carroll, Joel Mawhinney and Emily Campbell; Tim Vine, Cheryl Baker, Kéllé Bryan, Will Best and Tia Kofi; Russell Kane, Claire Richards, Josie d'Arby, David James and Jodie Grinham; Joe Pasquale, Luxmy Gopal, Zoe Alcroft, Charlie Brooks and Rav Wilding and Layton Williams, Emma Barton, Mark Pougatch, Karenjeet Kaur Bains and Dr Punam Krishan.

In each episode, players compete across a series of qualifiers and head-to-head races for the chance to win a cash prize. The aim of the game is simple - make it to the finish line before your rivals. Knowledge and speed combine for gripping racing action with nail-biting finishes and plenty of tension.

 Richard Osman's House Of Games

In these special festive editions, famous faces go head-to-head testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of fun trivia-based games in Richard Osman’s Festive House of Games.

The celebrity contestants - Rhys Darby, Joanna Page, Molly Rainford and Alex Brooker - will take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend, Richard Osman. A winner will be declared following a quick-fire round at the end of the show and they will be taking home a prize and the House of Games Festive trophy.

Transmission details will be announced in due course