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BBC Gladiators issues major update on when series two action begins

20 June 2024 , 09:04
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The enduring format has proved to be a big hit for the Beeb - with more episodes on the way
The enduring format has proved to be a big hit for the Beeb - with more episodes on the way

HIT show Gladiators has an exciting update after a successful revamp earlier this year.

Father and son duo Bradley Walsh and Barney Walsh host the latest version of the popular sports game show format.

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Popular game show Gladiators returned to screens earlier this yearCredit: BBC
Bradley Walsh and Barney Walsh are the newest hosts, following the likes of Ulrika Jonsson
Bradley Walsh and Barney Walsh are the newest hosts, following the likes of Ulrika JonssonCredit: BBC
Fans met 16 brand-new Gladiators aiming to take down the contenders
Fans met 16 brand-new Gladiators aiming to take down the contendersCredit: PA

It is the show’s third iteration, following the original ITV run from 1992 to 2000 and a follow-up on Sky One from 2008 to 2009.

Millions of viewers tuned in to see how the contest played out across the 11-episode run earlier this year.

Now, eager fans hoping to see the action in person have a chance to do so.

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Tickets for series two filming are now available as audiences are invited to partake in the excitement at Utilita Arena Sheffield.

The initial release of recording dates is August 1 to 14, although more will be revealed at a later stage.

Meanwhile, the Beeb’s version of the show also introduced 16 new superhuman Gladiators: Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Giant, Legend, Nitro, Phantom, Sabre, Steel and Viper. 

As is tradition, the titans competed against members of the public (contenders) in events such as Duel and The Edge, culminating in the legendary Eliminator.

Further details about Gladiators including broadcast details will be announced in due course.

It comes as a celebrity spin-off for the show has been confirmed following the ratings boom in series one.

Boss Dan Baldwin, who is married to Holly Willoughby, has also discussed his longer term plans for rebooting classic formats.

Dan, chief of Hungry Bear Media who makes Gladiators, spoke about the show during a previous appearance on BBC Radio 4.

He said: "I can reveal we are going to do a celebrity special.

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“You always look at old shows that are no longer on television. You are always coming up with new ways of bringing back a show.

"There is nothing wrong with that because those shows were great for a reason.

"As well as coming up with new ideas, we’ve always got one eye on what could come back and what could be a hit like Gladiators is."

Series one launched on January 13 and ended in nail-biting fashion on March 30.

Finlay Anderson, a 34-year-old army officer from Edinburgh and Marie-Louise Nicholson, a 28-year-old fitness coach from Dublin, emerged victorious in the final episode.

Gladiators airs on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer.

The first BBC series saw Finlay and Marie-Louise claim victory
The first BBC series saw Finlay and Marie-Louise claim victoryCredit: PA

Conor O'Brien

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