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Hardball (2018–2018) on BBC One
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
| Date | Ep. | 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 |