Srg Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 The BBC is to bring back tech gameshow Robot Wars with “more innovative fighting machines”. The series, originally presented by Red Dwarf actor Craig Charles, is to make a comeback 13 years after it last aired with a six-part series on BBC2 later this year. “Robot Wars is an absolute TV classic and I’m thrilled to be updating it for the next generation of viewers,” said Kim Shillinglaw, controller of BBC2 and BBC4. “With new technological advances making for an even more exciting and immersive experience, this is a fantastic example of the kind of content-rich factual entertainment that BBC2 excels at.” The BBC promises the new-look Robot Wars, which last aired in 2003, will feature a “raft of technological advances and more innovative fighting machines” that will battle it out in a purpose-built fighting arena in Glasgow. “The redeveloped Robot Wars proved compelling, offering a mix of real people, real passion and raw power,” said Alan Tyler, BBC acting controller of entertainment commissioning. “It is remarkable to see how much more powerful these robots have become since the series last aired, with battles now staged in an arena that is literally bullet proof. And yet, the show is still fundamentally driven by the eccentricity of the brilliant brains behind the machines.” The show had its heyday on BBC2 from 1998 to 2001. It was then moved to BBC Choice, a forerunner of BBC3, before finally fizzling out on Channel 5 in 2003. The BBC has not yet finalised who the presenter, or presenters, of the new Robot Wars will be but it is thought it is unlikely that Charles will make a return. The BBC has commissioned Tinopolis-owned Mentorn Scotland, in association with SJP Media, to make the series. “Bringing back Robot Wars to our screens is hugely exciting,” said Chris Brogden, creative director for entertainment at Tinopolis. “Its return will see new and improved robots, with extraordinary innovation and power in these updated machines – it promises to be quite the competition.” http://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/jan/13/robot-wars-set-to-explode-onto-uk-screens-again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 yeah cant wait, I used to like when the robot didn't even move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 One of my favourite childhood things. Ever. Parents even took me to one of the recordings. Hope they don't ruin it for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Can you imagine what they could do with technology now? Have a flying drone drop a mini nuke in the arena? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashz09 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Hopefully they don't ruin a classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Also, I can now never have a negative opinion of Jonathon Pearce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Be nothing without Craig Charles. Fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 21 minutes ago, AnimalisaRam said: One of my favourite childhood things. Ever. Parents even took me to one of the recordings. Hope they don't ruin it for me... Went to so many live Robot Wars recordings and a couple of their shows in the NEC when I was young. Brilliant stuff. Razer, Chaos, Pussycat, Hypnodisk, Tornado... all excellent pieces of design. 14 minutes ago, Tombo said: Be nothing without Craig Charles. Fact. He mispronounced my name when he was wishing be happy birthday at one of the shows, he can **** off. Was all about Jonathan Pearce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I was always surprised it never ended up on Dave or similar channel aimed at their target audience. When is Gamesmaster coming back???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Awesome show, I love the low pointy robot that looked like a ramp and could operate upside down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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