Programme Overview
Description
Recently reordered for a ninth season, this BBC One musical game show remains the UK's #1 show on TV every Saturday night.
From the creators of Strictly Come Dancing and Pitch Battle, The Hit List is a fast-paced, primetime, family-friendly music quiz show. Contestant duos—ranging from friends to family—compete to name songs and artists across genres and decades in three high-energy rounds, all set to a lively studio atmosphere that feels like a concert.
With a blend of music, laughs, and good company, teams battle through quick-fire challenges and timed playlists to win a cash prize. Hosted by a charismatic couple, the show’s playful banter adds to its feel-good appeal. Each episode features three dynamic rounds: a quick-fire buzzer battle, a head-to-head knockout with themed playlists, and a dramatic final round where the last team standing has 90 seconds to hit their self-set target and win a cash prize. The pressure lies in picking the right goal. Too low means less money, too high means risking going home empty-handed.
Easily scalable for any budget or time slot, The Hit List offers broad collaboration potential, from celebrity specials to branded playlists, making it a vibrant and adaptable shiny-floor format that’s made for play-along fun.