Alphabetical (game show)

Alphabetical is a game show that aired on ITV from 15 August 2016 to 27 October 2017, hosted by Jeff Stelling.

Contestants each start the game with 100 seconds to use in the final round and can earn more by correctly answering questions.

Gameplay is identical to the first round, except that all of a contestant's correct answers will end with the same given letter.

A category is named, and each contestant is given a set of initials referring to a term that fits it.

At the end of the round, the challenger with the lowest total time on their clock is eliminated.

If there is a tie for lowest time, a "first letter" tiebreaker question is played on the buzzer to determine who advances, with no seconds at stake.

The contestant with the higher score after five questions takes/retains the championship and advances to the final round; ties are broken in the champion's favour.