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Is Hardball coming back?

Hardball (2018–2018) on BBC One

The answer: Concluded June 8, 2018.
Hardball poster
Network / streamer
BBC One
Premiered
May 14, 2018
Ended
June 8, 2018
Runtime
~45 min per episode
1season
20episodes

About Hardball

Hardball ended on June 8, 2018, on BBC One.

Hardball was a high-speed quiz show that premiered in 2018. It featured six contestants competing against each other in a fast-paced game where they answered general knowledge questions to advance along a winding track. The challenge was to stay ahead of a rolling ball called the Hardball, which constantly chased the contestants. If the ball passed a player, the game was over for them. The format tested contestants' quick thinking and knowledge under pressure, with the goal of progressing as far as possible to win a cash prize.

The show was a game of rapid-fire questions combined with a physical race against the Hardball. Contestants needed to answer correctly to move forward, all while avoiding being caught by the relentless rolling ball. The series aired its first episode in May 2018 and concluded with its 20th episode in June of the same year. It was a tense and competitive program that kept viewers engaged with its unique blend of trivia and physical challenge.

The cast was led by Ore Oduba, who served as the presenter. Each episode had a runtime of approximately 45 minutes.

Hardball episode schedule

20 aired

Aired · 20

DateEp.Title
June 8, 2018 S1·E20 Episode 20
June 7, 2018 S1·E19 Episode 19
June 6, 2018 S1·E18 Episode 18
June 5, 2018 S1·E17 Episode 17
June 4, 2018 S1·E16 Episode 16
June 1, 2018 S1·E15 Episode 15
May 31, 2018 S1·E14 Episode 14
May 30, 2018 S1·E13 Episode 13
May 29, 2018 S1·E12 Episode 12
May 28, 2018 S1·E11 Episode 11
May 25, 2018 S1·E10 Episode 10
May 24, 2018 S1·E9 Episode 9
May 23, 2018 S1·E8 Episode 8
May 22, 2018 S1·E7 Episode 7
May 21, 2018 S1·E6 Episode 6
May 18, 2018 S1·E5 Episode 5
May 17, 2018 S1·E4 Episode 4
May 16, 2018 S1·E3 Episode 3
May 15, 2018 S1·E2 Episode 2
May 14, 2018 S1·E1 Episode 1

Hardball cast

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