Back in the giant kiln of the Loose Cannon, the TV Stage is up and waiting for the eight finalists to finish the necessary interviews. Production crew, players and staff led by Tournament Director Roy Houghton gather in little knots, their pre-game conversations lost to the strange acoustics of this unusual venue. Beneath the vaulted ceiling there is space for a good deal of poker to be played in here, and the accommodation of the unweildy TV set is child's play.
Estimated start of the action: As soon as Roy can herd everyone into the centre of the room (say, 20 minutes).