Gordon Ramsay’s Bank Balance

Wednesday-Friday, BBC1, 9pm

He’s the tough gh chef who always says what’s on his mind – even if that entails fury and fourletter words. . So you wouldn’t think nk of Gordon Ramsay msay (above) as the best candidate for gently helping members of the public in a high-pressure competition. But now he’s making his debut as television’s latest quizmaster for this new show, in which contestants are grilled on their general knowledge in the hope of winning a £100,000 prize. Adding to the fun, they have to put weighted bars on a balance board as they go through the rounds – and if they place them wrongly it all comes crashing down and out they go. At least the losers won’t have to look far for inspiration for swear words…