The Chair - First Episode

The concept behind this game show is that contenders can't hide their nerves. They're wired up to a heart-rate monitor and given a "redline rate" that is 70% above their resting heart rate. If their heartrate goes over the line the contestant starts losing money and can't answer questions until their heart slows down again. Hosted by ex-rugby and league player Matthew Ridge, The Chair was a big-budget format which proved a significant export success for Touchdown, selling to 29 territories. The American version, which screened a few months earlier, was hosted by tennis legend John McEnroe.

In which movie did Russell Crowe play a gay plumber?

– A question in the show

Key Cast & Crew

Rob McLaughlin

Director

Julie Christie

Producer

Darryl McEwen

Producer

Matthew Ridge

Presenter