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John Barrowman invites two teams to compete in a series of head-to-head games.

John Barrowman invites two teams of five contestants to descend into the Pressure Pad to compete in a series of head-to-head games in a battle to reach the final and the chance to win £3000.

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Pressure Pad: Series 1

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Pressure Pad: Series 1: Episode 16

Episode 16

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BBC One - Pressure Pad, Series 1, Episode 16

John Barrowman hosts the quiz where two teams compete in a series of head-to-head games.

John Barrowman hosts the general knowledge quiz. Contestants from two teams descend into the Pressure Pad to compete in a series of head-to-head games in a bid to reach the final.

John Barrowman invites contestants to descend into an illuminated arena, the Pressure Pad, to play the general knowledge quiz. 

Two teams of five compete against each other in a series of head-to-head games in an attempt to outwit each other and leave thousands of pounds richer. If the contestants win a head-to-head they play in the final, if they lose they are out of the game. The winning team receives £2,000 and the chance to play for an extra rolling cash bonus.

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John Barrowman invites two teams of five contestants to descend into the Pressure Pad to compete in a series of head-to-head games in a battle to reach the final and the chance to win £2000.

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