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The British television game show Gladiators was primarily based on a French television program.
Answer: False
Explanation: The British television game show Gladiators was primarily based on the American television program *American Gladiators*.
The original run of the British Gladiators television series aired on BBC One.
Answer: False
Explanation: The original run of the British Gladiators television series was broadcast on ITV, not BBC One.
The original run of Gladiators produced only main series, with no special editions.
Answer: False
Explanation: The original run included eight main series, as well as several special editions such as International Gladiators, The Ashes, and the Springbok Challenge.
The cancellation of Gladiators in 1999 was attributed to a lack of new event ideas.
Answer: False
Explanation: The cancellation of Gladiators in 1999 was attributed to declining viewing figures by 1998, with network representatives stating that the show had run its course.
The first series of Gladiators concluded in January 1993.
Answer: True
Explanation: The first series of the British Gladiators television show commenced its broadcast on October 10, 1992, and concluded on January 9, 1993.
The second series of Gladiators had 17 episodes and aired from August 1993 to January 1994.
Answer: True
Explanation: The second series of Gladiators comprised 17 episodes and aired from August 28, 1993, to January 1, 1994.
The eighth and final series of Gladiators concluded on January 1, 2000.
Answer: True
Explanation: The eighth and final series of Gladiators aired from December 11, 1999, to January 1, 2000.
The total number of episodes across all main and special series of the original Gladiators run was 135.
Answer: True
Explanation: The original Gladiators series comprised 112 main episodes, plus 23 episodes from specials (International Gladiators, The Ashes, Springbok Challenge), totaling 135 episodes.
The first series of Gladiators began airing on October 10, 1992.
Answer: True
Explanation: The first series of the British Gladiators television show commenced its broadcast on October 10, 1992.
What was the original British television game show Gladiators based on?
Answer: The American television program *American Gladiators*
Explanation: The 1992 British television game show Gladiators was based on the American television program *American Gladiators*.
On which network was the original run of the British Gladiators television series broadcast?
Answer: ITV
Explanation: The original run of the British Gladiators television series was broadcast on ITV.
How many episodes were in the second series of Gladiators?
Answer: 17
Explanation: The second series of Gladiators comprised 17 episodes.
What was the total number of episodes broadcast across all main and special series of the original Gladiators run?
Answer: 135
Explanation: Across its main series and various specials, the original Gladiators run broadcast a total of 135 episodes.
What was the reason cited for the cancellation of the Gladiators television series by ITV?
Answer: Viewing figures began to decline by 1998.
Explanation: The cancellation of the Gladiators television series by ITV was attributed to a decline in viewing figures observed by 1998.
Ulrika Jonsson was the sole presenter for the entire original run of the British Gladiators series.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Ulrika Jonsson was the primary presenter, she was joined by co-presenters such as John Fashanu and Jeremy Guscott during the original run.
John Sachs was responsible for refereeing the events in the Gladiators television series.
Answer: False
Explanation: John Sachs served as the narrator for the Gladiators television series. The referee role was filled by John Anderson.
To become a contestant on Gladiators, applicants only needed to pass a basic fitness assessment.
Answer: False
Explanation: Applicants had to pass a rigorous series of demanding fitness tests, known as the Gladiators Entry Test, which included multiple components beyond a basic assessment.
Until 1998, each Gladiator had unique, specially designed uniforms.
Answer: True
Explanation: Each Gladiator was given unique, specially designed uniforms that contributed to their individual persona and identity on the show until 1998.
Diane Youdale, known as Jet, retired from Gladiators after sustaining a severe knee injury during training in 1996.
Answer: False
Explanation: Diane Youdale (Jet) retired due to a neck injury sustained during the Pyramid event in 1996, which also led to the event's discontinuation.
Gladiators Flame, Phoenix, and Hawk were dropped after the 1993 live shows due to poor performance in the events.
Answer: False
Explanation: Gladiators Flame, Phoenix, and Hawk were dropped after the 1993 live shows due to a negative reception indicated by a fan poll, not poor performance in events.
Jet (Diane Youdale) retired from Gladiators due to a neck injury sustained during the Pyramid event in 1996.
Answer: True
Explanation: Diane Youdale (Jet) retired due to a neck injury sustained during the Pyramid event in 1996, which also led to the event's discontinuation.
The Gladiators were primarily chosen for their acting abilities and charisma.
Answer: False
Explanation: Gladiators were primarily chosen for their athletic prowess, physical stature, and charisma, not solely for acting abilities.
Who was the primary presenter for the original run of the British Gladiators series?
Answer: Ulrika Jonsson
Explanation: Ulrika Jonsson served as the primary presenter for the original run of the British Gladiators series.
What role did John Anderson fulfill in the Gladiators television series?
Answer: Referee
Explanation: John Anderson served as the referee for the Gladiators television series.
Which of the following was NOT part of the Gladiators Entry Test for contestants?
Answer: A 100m sprint
Explanation: The Gladiators Entry Test included a 1km bike ride, a 500m row, a 40kg benchpress, and an 800m treadmill run, but not a 100m sprint.
Which of the following was a male Gladiator who appeared in the series?
Answer: Wolf
Explanation: Wolf (Michael Van Wijk) was one of the prominent male Gladiators who appeared in the series.
Which female Gladiator sustained a neck injury during the Pyramid event in 1996, leading to her retirement?
Answer: Jet
Explanation: Diane Youdale, known as Jet, sustained a neck injury during the Pyramid event in 1996, which led to her retirement and the event's discontinuation.
Why were Gladiators Flame, Phoenix, and Hawk dropped after the 1993 live shows?
Answer: A fan poll indicated poor reception
Explanation: Gladiators Flame, Phoenix, and Hawk were dropped after the 1993 live shows due to a negative reception indicated by a fan poll.
Which Gladiator was dismissed in 1997 due to involvement in a plot to obstruct a legal trial?
Answer: Warrior
Explanation: Warrior was dismissed in 1997 due to his involvement in a plot to obstruct a legal trial.
In Gladiators, winning a main event typically awarded contestants ten points.
Answer: True
Explanation: In the main events of Gladiators, winning typically awarded contestants ten points, with runner-up positions earning five points.
The Eliminator event in Gladiators was an obstacle course designed to determine the episode's overall winners.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Eliminator served as the final event, an assault course where contestants competed to determine the episode's winners.
A contestant received a one-second head start in the Eliminator for every point they led their opponent by.
Answer: False
Explanation: The head start in the Eliminator was calculated as half a second for every point difference between contestants.
The event "Breakthrough and Conquer" was successfully adopted for the main TV shows after being tested in the 1993 live shows.
Answer: False
Explanation: While 'Breakthrough and Conquer' was tested in the 1993 live shows, it was not adopted for the main televised series.
The event "Hit & Run" was tested during the 1994 live shows under the name "Cannonball Run."
Answer: True
Explanation: The event that became known as 'Hit & Run' in the televised series was initially tested during the 1994 live shows under the name 'Cannonball Run'.
Sumo Ball was tested during the 1996 live shows and featured as the only new event in the 1996 main televised series.
Answer: True
Explanation: Sumo Ball was indeed tested in the 1996 live shows and was the sole new event introduced in the 1996 main televised series.
Contestants progressed through heats, quarter-finals, and semi-finals, with only two finalists per gender reaching the grand final.
Answer: False
Explanation: While contestants progressed through heats, quarter-finals, and semi-finals, only two finalists per gender reached the grand final, not necessarily the top two from the semi-finals.
The referee could disqualify a Gladiator or contestant for breaching the rules during an event.
Answer: True
Explanation: The referee held the authority to disqualify participants for rule breaches during events, ensuring fair play and adherence to the show's regulations.
How were points typically awarded for winning a main event in Gladiators?
Answer: Ten points
Explanation: In the main events of Gladiators, winning typically awarded contestants ten points.
What was the purpose of the final event, the Eliminator?
Answer: To decide the episode's winners through an assault course
Explanation: The Eliminator was the final event, an assault course where contestants competed to determine the episode's winners.
How was the head start in the Eliminator calculated?
Answer: Half a second for every point difference
Explanation: The head start for the Eliminator was calculated as half a second for every point a contestant led their opponent by.
Which event, tested in the 1993 live shows, was used with minor changes in the televised series?
Answer: Tilt
Explanation: The event 'Tilt', tested in the 1993 live shows, was used with minor modifications in the televised series.
What was the original name of the event later known as "Hit & Run" in the televised series?
Answer: Cannonball Run
Explanation: The event that became known as 'Hit & Run' in the televised series was initially tested during the 1994 live shows under the name 'Cannonball Run'.
In which year was Sumo Ball tested during live shows and featured in the main televised series?
Answer: 1996
Explanation: Sumo Ball was tested during the 1996 live shows and featured as the only new event in the 1996 main televised series.
The 1993 live shows tested an updated version of Duel on a suspension bridge, which later appeared in the televised series as:
Answer: Suspension Bridge
Explanation: The updated Duel tested on a suspension bridge during the 1993 live shows later appeared in the televised series under the name 'Suspension Bridge'.
The primary filming location for most Gladiators series was the London Arena.
Answer: False
Explanation: The primary filming location for most Gladiators series was the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England.
The "live shows" associated with Gladiators were primarily used for testing new event concepts.
Answer: True
Explanation: The annual 'live shows' held before the main televised series were specifically designed to test new event concepts and introduce new Gladiators to the audience.
The event "Pendulum" could not be tested at Sheffield Arena in 1995 because the venue was too large.
Answer: False
Explanation: The event 'Pendulum' could not be tested at Sheffield Arena in 1995 because the venue was too small to accommodate the necessary safety net, not because it was too large.
The 1995 live shows were held at Wembley Arena, featuring Gladiators like Ace and Rebel.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 1995 live shows were held at Sheffield Arena. Ace and Rebel were introduced at the 1996 live shows at Wembley Arena.
Where were the majority of episodes for the Gladiators series filmed?
Answer: The National Indoor Arena, Birmingham
Explanation: The majority of episodes for the Gladiators series were filmed at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England.
What was the purpose of the "live shows" held before the main televised series?
Answer: To test new event concepts and introduce new Gladiators
Explanation: The annual 'live shows' held before the main televised series were specifically designed to test new event concepts and introduce new Gladiators to the audience.
Why was the event "Pendulum" not tested during the 1995 live shows in Sheffield?
Answer: The venue was too small for the safety net
Explanation: The event 'Pendulum' could not be tested at Sheffield Arena in 1995 because the venue was too small to accommodate the necessary safety net.
Which Gladiators event was featured at the Royal Tournament in 1997?
Answer: Duel
Explanation: The Duel event was featured at the Royal Tournament in 1997.
The "International series" and "The Ashes" specials featured contestants from the same country competing against each other.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'International series' and 'The Ashes' specials featured contestants from different countries or regions competing against each other, not from the same country.
Gladiators: Train 2 Win was a spin-off show for adult audiences.
Answer: False
Explanation: *Gladiators: Train 2 Win* was a children's spin-off show, based on the children's version of American Gladiators, featuring teams of children.
The Sky One revival of Gladiators aired for two series between 2008 and 2009.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Sky One revival of the Gladiators series ran for two series, broadcasting between 2008 and 2009.
Michael Van Wijk, the original Gladiator Wolf, served as a presenter in the Sky One revival.
Answer: False
Explanation: Michael Van Wijk, the original Gladiator Wolf, served as a coach for the new Gladiators in the Sky One revival, not as a presenter.
The BBC revival of Gladiators began broadcasting on ITV on January 13, 2024.
Answer: False
Explanation: The BBC revival of Gladiators began broadcasting on BBC One on January 13, 2024, not on ITV.
The "Battle of the Giants" special episode featured female gladiators competing against each other.
Answer: False
Explanation: The "Battle of the Giants" special episode featured male gladiators competing against each other for the title of Ultimate Gladiator.
The "Supreme Gladiators Champion" was a four-part mini-series.
Answer: False
Explanation: The "Supreme Gladiators Champion" was a three-part mini-series, not a four-part one.
Besides the eight main series, what other types of specials did the original Gladiators run include?
Answer: International Gladiators, The Ashes, and Springbok Challenge
Explanation: The original run of Gladiators included eight main series, along with International Gladiators, The Ashes, and the Springbok Challenge specials.
What was the premise of the children's spin-off Gladiators: Train 2 Win?
Answer: Teams of children competing in modified events
Explanation: The children's spin-off *Gladiators: Train 2 Win* featured teams of children competing in modified events, often with assistance from main show Gladiators.
What significant change occurred in the Sky One revival of Gladiators regarding the arena?
Answer: A new arena studio was used
Explanation: A significant change in the Sky One revival was the use of a new arena studio, which impacted the format and some events.
What role did Michael Van Wijk (Wolf) play in the Sky One revival of Gladiators?
Answer: Coach for new Gladiators
Explanation: Michael Van Wijk, the original Gladiator Wolf, served as a coach for the new Gladiators in the Sky One revival.
The BBC revival of Gladiators began airing on which channel in January 2024?
Answer: BBC One
Explanation: The BBC revival of Gladiators commenced broadcasting on BBC One in January 2024.
What was the "Battle of the Giants" special episode about?
Answer: Male Gladiators competing for Ultimate Gladiator
Explanation: The "Battle of the Giants" special episode focused on male gladiators competing against each other to determine the Ultimate Gladiator.
What was the purpose of the "Supreme Gladiators Champion" mini-series?
Answer: To have previous winners compete against each other
Explanation: The 'Supreme Gladiators Champion' mini-series was designed to have previous winners compete against each other to determine the ultimate champion.
McDonald's released an exclusive range of Gladiators figures through a Happy Meal promotion.
Answer: True
Explanation: McDonald's did release an exclusive range of Gladiators figures as part of a Happy Meal promotion, contributing to the show's merchandise success.
The VHS release GL005, "The Ultimate Challenge," contained the grand final from the second series of Gladiators.
Answer: False
Explanation: The VHS release GL005, "The Ultimate Challenge," contained the grand final from the first series of Gladiators in 1992, not the second.
The VHS release GL015, "International Gladiators: The Showdown," featured the semi-finals and grand final from the second International Gladiators competition.
Answer: False
Explanation: The VHS release GL015, "International Gladiators: The Showdown," contained the semi-finals and grand final from the *first* International Gladiators competition, not the second.
The VHS release SV001, "Jet: A Video Profile," focused on the Gladiator Cobra.
Answer: False
Explanation: The VHS release SV001, "Jet: A Video Profile," focused on the Gladiator Jet (Diane Youdale), not Cobra.
The Gladiators franchise inspired the 1998 ITV game show Ice Warriors.
Answer: True
Explanation: The success and format of the Gladiators television series inspired other productions, including the 1998 ITV game show *Ice Warriors*.
Which VHS release contained the grand final from the first series of Gladiators in 1992?
Answer: GL005, "The Ultimate Challenge"
Explanation: The VHS release GL005, titled "The Ultimate Challenge," contained the grand final from the first series of Gladiators in 1992.
What was the primary impact of the Gladiators franchise beyond the main television series?
Answer: It inspired other game shows like *Ice Warriors* and spawned a media franchise.
Explanation: Beyond the television series, the Gladiators franchise significantly impacted popular culture by inspiring other game shows, such as *Ice Warriors*, and developing into a broad media franchise.