The BBC Brings Back Big Break

May 12, 2026, 16:05
UKEntertainment

Introduction

The BBC will show the game show Big Break again. You can watch it on BBC Two and iPlayer.

Main Body

The show was on TV from 1991 to 2002. Many people watched it. Now, Paddy McGuinness and Stephen Hendry will lead the show. Hendry is a famous snooker player. The show looks new now. It has new cameras and a fast pace. But it has the same music. Three people play in each game. They work with pro players to win money. The BBC wants this show because many people love snooker. Millions of people watched the World Championships. Stephen Hendry thinks the show will help young people start playing snooker.

Conclusion

The BBC will start making the twenty episodes soon.

Learning

⚡ The 'Will' Power

In this text, we see how to talk about the future. When we are sure something is going to happen, we use will.

Patterns from the text:

  • The BBC will show... →\rightarrow (Future action)
  • Paddy and Stephen will lead... →\rightarrow (Future action)
  • The show will help... →\rightarrow (Future result)

Simple Rule: Person/Group + will + action word

🔍 Word Shift: New vs. Old

Notice how the writer describes change using simple adjectives:

Old / PastNew / Present
was on TVlooks new
1991 to 2002fast pace

A2 Tip: To describe a change, use 'Now' to start your sentence. *Example: "Now, the show has new cameras."

Vocabulary Learning

show (n.)
A television program.
Example:I watched the show last night.
game (n.)
An activity with rules.
Example:The game was very exciting.
watch (v.)
To look at something for a period.
Example:I like to watch movies.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:Many people came to the event.
new (adj.)
Recently made or discovered.
Example:She bought a new car.
fast (adj.)
Moving quickly.
Example:The car is very fast.
pace (n.)
Speed or rhythm.
Example:He kept a steady pace.
music (n.)
Sound arranged to be pleasing.
Example:We listened to music.
play (v.)
To perform a game or activity.
Example:They play football every Sunday.
win (v.)
To be victorious.
Example:They will win the match.
money (n.)
Currency.
Example:She saved a lot of money.
help (v.)
To assist.
Example:Can you help me?
young (adj.)
Not old.
Example:The young child laughed.
start (v.)
To begin.
Example:Let's start the meeting.
episodes (n.)
Individual parts of a series.
Example:She watched all the episodes.