The National Lottery: Break the Safe

The National Lottery: Break the Safe (2013-2014)

EndedGame Show show

The National Lottery: Break the Safe is a BBC National Lottery game show broadcast on BBC One from July 2013. It is hosted by Nick Knowles.

Each episode has 3 couples ( friends, related or work colleagues, etc.) attempting to take as much money from the safe as possible over a number of question rounds, up to a potential maximum of £100,000. After all 3 pairs have been introduced, the host locks the safe with 6 locks. 4 of those locks will be released over the course of the game with the final 2 locks being released by the winning couple in the final round.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (50 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E07Episode 7Aug 30, 2014
S02E06Episode 6Aug 16, 2014
S02E05Episode 5Aug 9, 2014
S02E04Episode 4Jul 19, 2014
S02E03Episode 3Jul 12, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe' premiere?

'The National Lottery: Break the Safe' premiered on September 28, 2013.

What is 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe' about?

The show involves two contestants answering questions to gain the right to a key which they hope will open a safe filled with cash.

Who hosts 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe'?

Nick Knowles hosts 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe'.

How many contestants participate in each episode?

There are two contestants in each episode of 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe'.

Who gets to choose the questions in 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe'?

The contestants get to choose their own questions in 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe'.

How much money is inside the safe in 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe'?

The amount of money inside the safe varies from episode to episode.

How long does each episode of 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe' last?

Each episode of 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe' lasts for 60 minutes.

Is there a time limit for answering questions in 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe'?

Yes, there is a time limit for answering questions in 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe'.

How many keys are needed to open the safe in 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe'?

Only one key is needed to open the safe in 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe'.

Can a contestant win money without opening the safe in 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe'?

Yes, a contestant can win money without opening the safe in 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe'.

How much time does a contestant have to open the safe in 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe'?

A contestant has 100 seconds to open the safe in 'The National Lottery: Break the Safe'.

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