Episode 5 Beat the Pack

Eight contestants, all with a chance to win thousands of pounds.

Only one will start in control.

Can they stay ahead and beat the Pack?

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Hello, I'm Jake Humphrey and this is Beat The Pack,

the show where if you can stay ahead of your opponents,

you can win up to £12,000.

We've randomly selected one player to start in control

and that player is Rhys. Rhys, come and join me.

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-Rhys, how are you?

-How are you doing? All right?

-Good man. Lovely to meet you.

-How are you feeling?

-Not bad.

-You'll be even better if you walk out of here with £12,000.

-Yeah.

-Let's learn a bit about you. Where are you from?

-I'm from North Wales.

-What do you spend most of your time doing?

-I'm studying, in my last year, to be a teacher in Cardiff.

-What are you going to teach?

-Welsh, hopefully.

-What would you do if you walked away with a big amount of money?

-I'd visit Australia or New Zealand.

-I'd go and see some relatives over there.

-Who would you take with you?

-I'd better take some of the family.

If you do well today, you'd better reward your family as well.

Good luck, Rhys. You're starting in control of today's game which means you could walk away with £12,000

and the only thing standing in your way, I say the ONLY thing,

-it's quite a big thing, it's the Pack. Shall we meet them?

-Yeah.

-Here they are.

Frances, business analyst, Manchester.

Jonathan, civil servant, Bexhill-on-Sea.

Trisha, pet motel owner, from Essex.

John, insurance director from Lancaster.

Tracy, stay-at-home mum from Lisburn.

David, pet food factory technician from Leicester.

Sophie, marketing team leader from Barnsley.

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Rhys, that's the Pack, seven people who would love to come and stand where you are,

take control of the game and try and win some money.

Your aim is to try and stop them. Who have you got your eye on? Who worries you out of the Pack?

Probably Jonathan and John. I don't know the strengths of anyone yet. They look pretty knowledgeable.

Jonathan's smiling. He's enjoying being singled out by you early on.

He's even rubbing his hands with glee.

-You can cope with the pressure, Jonathan?

-I hope so.

-John, why do you think you were singled out?

-I really don't know, but I hope to do all right.

-Maybe you just look really clever.

-Probably. It's a good impression, isn't it?

-It's not bad.

We'll see whether it rings true later on in the show.

-Rhys, would you like to see the six categories that stand between you and some money?

-Yeah.

These are the six categories that Rhys is going to be tackling today.

Now, each of these categories is worth up to £2,000 and all Rhys has to do

is answer one question correctly from each category for the chance to win up to £12,000,

but if he gets a question wrong at any time, he's out of the game, no second chances.

If he doesn't like a question, he doesn't have to answer it.

I'll replace it with an easier one, but that will cost him because the money halves every time.

And the Pack will be answering every question, so if he passes and they all get it right, he loses control,

he goes home with nothing and that's not all. One of the Pack will take his place.

So you know the rules. You're in control. They want to be in control.

-Your job is to beat them. Are you ready?

-Yes.

-Shall we get on with the game?

-Let's get on with it.

-Rhys, let's play Beat The Pack.

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OK, six categories. Which of those six are you thinking, "I could cope with that?"

Probably Social Media.

Kings & Queens. I did History, so that should be OK. That's about it probably.

But it depends what questions come up.

There's only one way to find out what the questions are going to be. Over to you, Rhys. Pick a category.

Right, I'll go with a weaker subject first. I'll go with David Bowie.

You're going to go with David Bowie to start with.

You say it's your weaker subject. I can give you a bit of good news before we get going.

At any time during the game you'll have the chance to give me two answers, a double answer,

-so let me know when you want to use that and make sure you use it wisely because you only get it once.

-OK.

So, Rhys has chosen David Bowie.

And to get us going, this is his £2,000 question.

Rhys, get thinking for the first time today.

Pack, please answer now.

John there, a big puff of the cheeks and a big shake of the head,

but you never know whether they're toying with you at this stage.

You need to work out what you know, what you think they know,

and then decide whether to play or pass.

Remember, if you pass and all the Pack get the answer correct,

then you're out of the game.

I've got an idea, but I'm going to have to pass on that.

What's your idea?

The one that stood out for me was Jareth the Goblin King.

He sounds like a minor character.

I didn't even know that David Bowie played in a film,

so that says a lot about my knowledge of David Bowie.

-He's done quite a bit of acting.

-I'll pass.

-Definitely pass?

-Yeah.

-You would have gone for Jareth the Goblin King.

-Yeah.

Let's see then. What is the correct answer on the £2,000 question?

-Agh!

-Rhys...

-Do you remember the film Labyrinth?

-I've seen it, but I couldn't...

That was the film, that was the character.

If you'd given me that answer, if you'd gone with your gut instinct,

I'd be saying to you now, Rhys, you've got £2,000.

As it is, I'm saying to you, Rhys, if the Pack all know the right answer to this question,

you're going home at the very start of the game.

-OK.

-Let's reveal who in the Pack knew the correct answer.

Two of our Pack members... got it wrong.

A huge number knew the right answer. Great news for them. They're through to the next category.

-They're in the safe zone. That couldn't have gone much worse for you.

-No.

You're about to take on just two Pack members on the £1,000 question.

Before we do that, let's say "great start and well done" to five members of the Pack.

Make your way over to the safe area. Well done.

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John and Tracy, not great for you. The Pack's been whittled down to two. You're vulnerable now, John.

Yeah. I'll get my bag now.

-Are you big on Bowie?

-Not really, no.

-A little bit before my time.

-OK. A little bit?

-Just a touch.

-Tracy?

-No, I'm not a big fan either, I'm afraid.

OK, it looks like we've got three non-Bowie fans playing this game.

-The next question, Rhys, is worth £1,000, OK?

-OK.

So let's move the game on.

It's worth half as much, but it's a big question

because Rhys is up against two members of the Pack and this is the question.

Rhys, I'll take your answer in a moment,

but, John and Tracy, please answer now.

OK, another shake of the head there from John.

Rhys, think carefully. When you've only got two members of the Pack,

the chances of them both getting the right answer are greatly increased.

-If you choose to pass, it's a really big risk.

-I understand the risk,

but I'll have to pass because it'd be a complete stab in the dark

and I don't think both of them are going to get it right.

Yeah, so I'll pass.

You're gambling that both members

-of the Pack won't know the right answer.

-Yeah.

-If they do, Rhys,

-you will be leaving the game.

-OK.

If I'd have pushed you, what would you have said?

-It could be any of the four.

-You simply don't know?

I've got no idea. I'd probably go for Where Are We Now?

OK, let's reveal the correct answer.

"I'd probably have gone for Where Are We Now?"

Once again, Rhys, if you'd followed your gut,

it would have been a correct answer.

Now we turn our attention to the Pack.

If John and Tracy both knew Where Are We Now is the answer, they've survived

and Rhys's game is over on the very first category.

Let's see who got it right.

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John and Tracy, well done to the both of you. Rhys, what a shame!

-I'm really glad to have played the game with you. Good effort.

-I enjoyed my time.

If you'd been a bit braver, we wouldn't be having this conversation, but sadly, we are.

-Rhys, you failed to beat the Pack. Your game is over. Unlucky.

-Cheers, thank you. Good luck.

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So, Rhys leaves on the very first category. Time to bring back the Pack. Back you come.

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As you saw, caution can be really costly on this show.

Rhys has gone which is bad news for him, but very good news for one member of the Pack.

The strongest player until this point and taking control of the game from Rhys is...

..Jonathan. Down you come, Jonathan.

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Well, a real shame for Rhys, but Jonathan, good news for you.

Of the five Pack members that got the right answer, you answered quicker than anyone else.

-Where are you from?

-Bexhill-on-Sea in East Sussex.

-What do you do for a living?

-I'm a civil servant, an administration officer in local government.

-Have you done that your whole life?

-No, only a few years. I was a fish and chip van operator for 20 years.

-We're all hungry. What have you brought with you?

-The van's outside in case everybody gets hungry!

The game has changed hugely for you. You were part of the Pack.

-The aim for you now, Jonathan, is to beat the Pack. Are you ready to play?

-Yes.

-OK, Jonathan, good luck.

-Thank you.

-Let's play Beat The Pack.

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Let's start by looking at the five categories that remain that are separating you from £10,000.

Sadly, Fish And Chips isn't up there, but those five are.

What stands out as a good category for you?

I think Social Media, but that's not what I'm going to pick

because I don't know anything about Ice Skating, so I'll pick Ice Skating

in the hope that I can beat the Pack in that way.

While you've got a large Pack, you think you've got a greater chance of going through?

-Perhaps them not all knowing the answer either if I have to pass.

-All right, Jonathan.

You've got a double answer you can use at any time.

-You've chosen Ice Skating, a tough category. Get it out the way early, that's your thinking?

-Yes.

We shall see if it's a good tactical move. Let's do it. Jonathan has chosen Ice Skating.

And here is his first question, worth £2,000.

Have a think, Jonathan. Pack, please answer now.

Six answers locked in from the Pack.

If you give me an answer now and it's the right answer,

fantastic, £2,000, on to the next category.

If you choose to pass, you need to be confident

those six Pack members didn't all get the right answer. Play or pass?

-I'm going to play and risk it all.

-Hold on a minute.

This is your weak category that you chose to get it out of the way

-and you're going to play the £2,000 question?

-Yes.

-Why?

I think you've got to go for it if you're going to win any money.

That is one approach, Jonathan.

-Are you going to use your double answer?

-I would like to use it.

This is bold and brave game play from Jonathan.

Let's lock in the double answer.

Now tell me which two you would like to pick.

I'm going to take D and A.

OK, so, A, axel...

..and D, salchow.

Why those two?

I've definitely heard of "salchow", although maybe a triple salchow,

-and I'm wondering how you could...

-Could you do it?

-Oh, yes(!)

Definitely a double one, but a triple, maybe not.

-And why "axel"?

-"Axel" is just familiar from watching ice skating.

I imagine "flip" is as simple as it could be.

And "lutz" is something complicated that I don't know...

-A flip on the ice is simple?

-Yeah, I've flipped over on the ice!

Who in the Pack do you think would know the answer to this?

-I think probably John and Tracy.

-Just those two?

Tracy, why would Jonathan think you're an expert on ice skating?

-Any idea?

-It must be my physique. I look like an ice skater(!)

-Indeed you do. Is he wide of the mark? Do you like ice skating?

-No.

-I hate it.

-Confident with this question?

-No, not at all.

-Let's see.

If the answer is either "axel" or "salchow", fantastic,

through to the next category, £2,000 is yours.

But if you're wrong, it's game over.

Shall we see...?

OK, if the answer's "axel", Jonathan's through.

Is "axel" the correct answer?

It's "axel". Well done.

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-What a start!

What a start!

You didn't even need the double answer, did you?

If it had been neither "axel" or "salchow",

you would have walked away from here with absolutely nothing,

-but the bravery has seen you put £2,000 in the bank, so shall we do that?

-Yes, please.

You'll smile at this. Let's put £2,000 in the bank for Jonathan.

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-Lovely.

You now choose who you would like to say farewell to.

You don't know an awful lot about them yet, but do you know enough to pick someone?

-Not really, but I'm going to say David.

-Why David?

He looks very intelligent and I'm a bit worried about him knowing more than I do. Sorry, David.

-Are you as intelligent as you look, David?

-No, I got the answer wrong.

David, Jonathan has decided he didn't like the look of you, for whatever reason,

so I'm afraid I need to ask you to leave the Pack. Thanks for playing.

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That's a really good start for you. Do you build on this confidence or do you think, "£2,000 in the bank,

-"I can relax and play safe"?

-No, I don't think I can relax with a big Pack like that waiting to get me.

Let's have a look at what your next category is going to be.

What's the next best one for you?

-Kings & Queens.

-Because it's hard and you want it out of the way or are you more confident about it?

-I'm more confident about Kings & Queens than I am about Moulin Rouge.

-Shall we play it?

-Yes, please.

-You clearly wanted to avoid Moulin Rouge at this point.

Sadly, you do have to answer one question on each category.

We'll get to Moulin Rouge, but for now, Kings & Queens.

Let's have a look at the £2,000 question in the Kings & Queens category.

Jonathan, get thinking. Pack, get answering.

OK, the Pack have very quickly locked in their answers.

I can tell you two of the Pack have an "A" level in History.

Whether that helps them with this remains to be seen.

The important thing is what do you think? Play or pass?

-Pass.

-You'll pass. You were very sure last time with playing.

-Why do you want to pass now?

-I think you shouldn't take too many risks.

I would like to guess, but I risk losing everything,

so I'd rather pass this time and see how the Pack get on.

One wrong answer and you're out of the game, so maybe you're right.

-If I pushed you, what answer would you have gone for?

-Marilyn Monroe.

Look, you've passed. If all of the Pack get the right answer,

passing has cost you your place in the game

and that fantastic £2,000 you've banked.

Let's see. What is the right answer?

Marilyn Monroe.

Marilyn Monroe and the Queen both born in 1926.

An answer that would have got you another £2,000 and been the perfect start to the show.

If you follow your gut instinct, if you're brave at the right time, it can pay dividends.

The risk, of course, is it can see you out of the game.

Just so you know, Shirley Temple born in 1928, Doris Day and Marlon Brando in 1924.

So, all born in the '20s, but Marilyn Monroe was the right answer.

But which of the Pack got the right answer? This is the big risk for Jonathan.

Did you all know the right answer? Is he out of the game?

-Well done, Sophie.

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Very good.

So are you a fan of the Royal Family, a fan of Marilyn Monroe or a fan of taking a lucky guess?

-No, I actually thought I knew that one.

-Really?

-You knew the year the Queen was born or the year Marilyn was born?

-Yeah, I knew the Queen was 1926.

You've been standing there quietly so far, not catching anyone's eye, then suddenly, the right answer,

which puts you through to the next category, Sophie. Well done. Make your way to the safe area.

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Good news for Sophie, but you're the person in control. You've now got one less Pack member to take on,

so the chances of them all getting the next answer right is higher and it's an easier question for them.

The next question is worth £1,000.

And here is that question.

Jonathan, you give me an answer in a moment.

Pack, please give me an answer now.

Jonathan, so far your gut instinct has been absolutely perfect.

Taking that into account, play or pass on the £1,000 question?

I'd like to play it, please, Jake.

Fantastic. Why?

I think I have a good idea of it being Denmark

because I know there has been a King and a Queen of Denmark.

Portugal is a republic, Argentina is a republic

and I don't think there's a King of Lebanon,

so I would choose Denmark. I'm not 100% sure, but fairly confident.

-Willing to take the risk?

-Absolutely.

-Ready to see if you're correct?

-Yes.

-Let's lock in the answer then.

Jonathan thinks the answer is A, Denmark.

If he's right, you're through to the next round, £1,000 in the bank.

If he's wrong, he leaves with nothing.

Is Denmark the right answer?

You are playing a good game, Jonathan.

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-Well done.

Margrethe II of Denmark is currently on the throne.

-That answer puts you through to the next round. Shall we put £1,000 in the bank?

-Yes, please.

Here we go, another £1,000...

£3,000 from the first two categories that you've answered, a really strong start from you, Jonathan.

You're through to the next category. You now have to decide which of the Pack you'd like to say goodbye to.

It's difficult because we haven't heard an awful lot from them.

Who would you like to get rid of?

I think I'm going to go with Trisha. I'm sorry, Trisha, I'm going to send you home.

-Did you know the answer to that last question?

-I did.

-If Jonathan had passed, you'd be in the safe area.

-Perhaps he is clever getting rid of you if you knew that answer.

-Maybe.

Trisha, despite getting the right answer, you're in the Pack at the wrong time. Jonathan's in control.

-It's his decision and he's decided you need to leave the Pack. Thank you for playing.

-Thank you.

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So Trisha leaves, but, Sophie, back you come. Let's bring back the Pack.

Jonathan, you're playing a brilliant game, so let's move on and look at the categories.

As you can see, you're flying through this. We're now halfway through. Three down, three to go.

So far, being bold and being brave had paid off very well for you.

You've got £3,000 in the bank. You could win another £6,000 as we head towards the final.

There's four members of the Pack that you need to try and eliminate.

So, your game. Where next?

I'm going to try Social Media, please.

So Jonathan's next category is Social Media.

Let's see if it's a wise decision. This is the £2,000 Social Media question.

Jonathan, have a think.

Pack, please give us your answer.

The Pack have answered and now it's your turn. Do you use Twitter?

-No.

-Right.

I have a Twitter account, but I've never used it.

Just like my dad. He doesn't know what to do with it.

-I haven't found a use for it yet.

-Everyone has them, don't they?

Bearing in mind that you don't use Twitter,

do you want to play or pass on this?

I think I would like to pass because I'm not confident.

In normal circumstances, without any money on the line

and having to go home with nothing,

I would take a guess at one of those and think that was fairly safe,

but I don't feel safe in risking the £3,000 I've got so far

-and going home with nothing, so I'll pass.

-OK.

Well, you've decided to pass. So let's see.

Who did manage to get over 20 million followers on Twitter

by the end of 2012?

Taylor Swift. Have you heard of Taylor Swift?

-Yes, I have heard of Taylor Swift.

-Do you like her music?

I haven't heard any of her music.

She managed to get over 22 million followers on Twitter,

but that's fewer than Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber

-who both have more than 33 million followers. They're popular, aren't they?

-Very.

It's time to find out if you'll be popular with the Pack. If they all got it right, they'll be delighted.

Have they managed it? Who knew the correct answer to this question?

Maybe we don't have some social media jockeys in our Pack today. John, no idea at all?

I went for Kim Kardashian. I didn't think Taylor Swift would be that popular.

-Frances, why did you get that wrong?

-I also went for Kim Kardashian.

She's the only one of those that I follow on Twitter,

so I thought everyone else is bound to have the same impeccable taste as me, so it will be Kim Kardashian.

None of the Pack got that right. It gives you a good indication about their social media knowledge.

But the next question is easier for you and easier for them, Jonathan. It's worth £1,000.

Let's have a look. This is the £1,000 question on Social Media.

Jonathan, I'll get your thoughts in a moment.

But first, the Pack need to get thinking. Please answer now.

So they've all placed their answers.

Are you going to play or pass?

Sometimes you have to rely on your instincts.

I'm going to play it and I'm going to go for B.

This is a really brave time to just base your answer on your instincts.

You've got £3,000 in the bank.

You're not hanging by a thread. Are you sure you want to do that?

If it's the wrong answer, you lose everything.

I take responsibility for my stupidity if it is,

but I want to go with my instincts and say "Merry Christmas".

OK, let's lock that in.

If it's right, brilliant, £4,000, on to the next category,

closer to the final, still in the game.

Is the correct answer "Merry Christmas"?

Yes, it is! Oh, I'm so happy for you.

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That's the first time anyone has thanked their gut

after getting it right with a gut instinct answer and your face when you saw it was "Merry Christmas"...

-Slightly relieved.

-It was clear how unconfident you were! You've chosen the right times to be cautious

and the right times to be brave, but you still have not got your hands on that money.

You've still got to survive another two categories and the final,

but the money is really starting to build up.

Let's add another £1,000 to the £3,000 you've already got. Well done.

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Feeling good?

-Shaky.

-You're doing really well.

You've got through Social Media. That category is completed.

We're going to move on, you're going to stay in control.

Before we do that, Frances, John, Tracy or Sophie, one of them will leave the game and you decide who.

I have to pick Sophie because I've got proof that she's clever enough to get some of the harder questions.

I'm sorry, Sophie. You've hung yourself with your cleverness.

-Sophie, did you get that last question right?

-Yeah, I did. I thought I was a goner.

-Oh, no.

If Jonathan had passed, you'd be sitting there now very happy, through to the next category.

-Never mind.

-That one correct answer stood you out from the Pack and has cost you your place here today.

Thank you so much for playing. Sophie, please leave the Pack. Bye-bye.

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And then there were three. Are you starting to get a bit more confident with this?

Not really. I'm enjoying it, but feeling very ruthless, getting rid of people, but that's the game.

It is the game. The stakes are getting higher every time.

You've got £4,000 in the bank and another £4,000 available with two categories left to play.

You've got three Pack members up against you, hunting you down still.

I'm still dodging Moulin Rouge, Jake. I'm going to go for UK Politics, please.

Right, the penultimate category is UK Politics.

Let's have a look at the £2,000 question.

Have a think, Jonathan. Pack, please answer now.

It gets serious now, two categories left to play,

and this question is worth £2,000.

Jonathan, play or pass?

I would like to pass, but I'm not going to

because I think that the Pack will know this one,

so I'm forced into playing.

I think 60 is far too old, even 50 and 55,

so I'm going to go for 45.

I can understand how you're working this out,

-but you don't know the answer.

-I don't know the answer.

You don't know the answer and you're going to play.

-I'm going to play.

-This is really brave, Jonathan.

Let's lock that in.

If it's right, Jonathan is through, one category away from the final

and another £2,000 in the bank.

If it's wrong, he walks away with nothing.

Is the correct answer A, 45?

Jonathan, it's not.

I took the risk and it was worth taking.

Let us show you the right answer, so you know. The right answer was...

50. I wish you'd said 50. I'd love to have given you another £2,000.

I've really enjoyed standing next to you. You've been great to play alongside, incredibly brave.

-That was good for you, but it was your undoing. Jonathan, you failed to beat the Pack.

-Thank you.

-Bye.

-Thank you, everybody.

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You win some, you lose some.

On that occasion, sadly for Jonathan, despite his bravery, he lost and he lost a lot.

He's gone, so has all the money he banked,

but it's good news for one member of the Pack who is about to gain control and that person is...

Frances, you're the strongest. Down you come.

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Well done, Frances, the strongest member of the Pack at the perfect time.

How does it feel being down here, compared to being up in the Pack?

It's much worse down here. I'm absolutely terrified.

But by being down here, the money could be yours. What did you learn from watching Jonathan?

He was incredibly brave, but maybe too brave at the wrong time.

There's got to be an element of no guts, no glory. It's all or nothing with this.

-I'm looking forward to playing the game with you. Where are you from?

-Watford, but I live in Manchester.

-What do you do for a living?

-I'm a business analyst for a bank.

-Frances, it's your game.

You're in control. Let's play Beat The Pack.

All right...

Moulin Rouge is the only category that you can go for. This first question will be worth £2,000.

-What would you do if you walked away with all that money?

-We bought a house a few years ago.

We don't have a back garden, so much as a back yard swamp,

so I'd do the back garden up, have somewhere nice to sit, if it ever stops raining in Manchester!

-A swamp is good for the lily pad.

-It is.

-I love that with a little frog.

Frances, let's get serious. It's you up against two members of the Pack, on the final category, Moulin Rouge.

Here's the £2,000 question.

Have a think. Pack, please answer now.

And the Pack have answered.

You didn't jump for joy when you saw the question,

but you do have the double answer if you want to play that.

Passing at this stage is risky with only two members of the Pack.

So is playing if you don't know the right answer.

Play or pass?

It's my one chance, so I might as well go big.

-I'll play it.

-No guts, no glory. This has been the theme of the show.

-Do you want to use your double answer?

-Yes.

-Let's lock that in.

And now, Frances, give me two answers.

I'm going to go for Billy Wilder.

Billy Wilder, let's lock that in.

-And Fred Zinnemann.

-And Fred Zinnemann, lock in.

You can't change your mind, decision made.

-Why Billy Wilder?

-Because I've actually heard of him.

It was a name that stood out as someone I know

who is a director of that era.

You've never even heard of Fred Zinnemann, yet you've selected him?

I like the name. Fun name to say. Zinnemann, cinnamon.

I like cinnamon.

You like cinnamon, so you've picked Zinnemann

on a £2,000 question that could put you into the final

-of today's Beat The Pack?

-Yes.

I've never seen anything like it, but if it's right,

we'll all be delighted for you. Frances, this is it.

If it's Billy Wilder or Fred Zinnemann, you're in the final,

£2,000 in the bank.

If it's neither of them, you're out of the game.

First of all,

did Billy Wilder direct the 1952 film Moulin Rouge?

No, which leads us to Fred Zinnemann.

Has Frances taken control of the game...

..and taken £2,000

on the very final category?

Is Fred Zinnemann the director

of the 1952 film Moulin Rouge?

No!

I so wish it was because that would have been really brave game play.

Let's reveal the right answer.

It was John Huston. I think to come in at the very end

and to have your double answer, we all understand the logic

of wanting to go for a £2,000 question.

-Let's find out whether our Pack both got the answer correct. John?

-No.

I discounted John Huston because he's westerns. And I knew the remake of Moulin Rouge was Baz Luhrmann.

-Tracy?

-I went for Billy Wilder. I didn't know either.

I'm afraid if you'd decided to pass, Frances, we would have moved on to the £1,000 question

-which would have been easier, then you could have used your double answer.

-Yeah.

-But, as you said, no guts, no glory.

-No.

-You wanted to be brave.

But sadly, it cost you the chance to be in the final.

-Thank you for playing. I'm afraid you failed to beat the Pack. Bye-bye.

-Thanks very much.

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Almost as quickly as she arrived, Frances has gone,

so John and Tracy are both going through to the final where they will compete for the chance

to come back on the next show as our control player and the chance to win up to £12,000.

And the stronger player is...

Tracy.

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So Tracy's in control in today's Beat The Pack final.

This is the final, and instead of playing for money, our two members of the Pack are playing to come back

as the control player next time. Now, Tracy, you control the game.

You'll face 75 seconds of quick-fire questions. Keep on getting them right, you leave as the winner,

but answer a question incorrectly or take too long to answer, I stop the clock

and John can answer that same question.

John, if you can steal three correct answers, you'll be coming back next time.

Tracy, the aim of the game is to stay in control for 75 seconds.

Up until this point, you've given us three correct answers, Tracy, in the whole show.

John, of the nine questions we've asked you, you've got two right.

-Better than I thought!

-So you've had two in the whole show.

You now need three in the final to steal control from Tracy.

-Are you ready to play?

-I am, yeah.

-Good luck. 75 seconds on the clock.

Time starts now. Ken and Deirdre Barlow are characters from which long-running TV soap opera?

-Coronation Street.

-Correct. The Emirates Stadium is home to which football club?

-Arsenal.

-Is the right answer. The Red Planet is the nickname for which celestial body?

-Mars.

-Is right. What is the title of the mystery by PD James

that is a continuation of Pride And Prejudice?

Stop the clock. John, what is the title of the mystery by PD James

that is a continuation of Pride And Prejudice?

-Pass.

-The answer is Death Comes To Pemberley.

So, Tracy, John didn't manage to get a correct answer there. Good news for you.

-The bad news is you've still got 50 seconds to hang in there in control. Ready?

-Yes.

Let's start the clock. John Lennon Airport is in which British city?

-Liverpool.

-Is the correct answer. Which vegetable is known in North America as an eggplant?

-Aubergine.

-Is right. Which Stephen King novel was adapted into a 1980 film starring Jack Nicholson?

-The Shining.

-Is the right answer.

Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer are all members of which hip-hop group from Camden Town?

-N-Dubz.

-Is the right answer. The largest living lizard takes its name from which Indonesian island?

Stop the clock. John, the largest living lizard takes its name from which Indonesian island?

Komodo.

Is the right answer. You've got the first steal.

-Well done, John.

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One answer down. We still need two from you, John.

-Tracy, you need to hang in there for 18 seconds.

-OK.

-Start the clock.

Who was the presenter of University Challenge before Jeremy Paxman?

-Bamber Gascoigne.

-Correct. Which Gavin And Stacey star originated the role of Timms

in Alan Bennett's play The History Boys?

-James Corden.

-Is right. At the 2011 and 2012 Eurovision Song Contests,

which twins represented Ireland?

-Jedward.

-Is the right answer.

You've remained in control for the full 75 seconds. Well done, Tracy!

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John, a valiant effort, but only one correct answer from you during that final.

-It's been tough.

-It has been tough and Tracy was superb in that. She didn't give me a chance.

Even if you're not getting the questions right, you can still make the final,

but you couldn't wrestle control from Tracy, and, Tracy, you return next time in control of the game.

-Are you looking forward to making the decisions?

-Watching the other players, I may have some strategies.

-You've learned a lot.

-Yeah.

-And you clearly know a lot. It will be very interesting when you return.

Tracy, congratulations. Make sure you join us next time

when Tracy will have the chance to win up to £12,000,

but only if she can beat the Pack. Bye-bye.

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