Gladiators UK (Legends Special)
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Gladiators: The Legends Return was a special edition of the 2008 UK series of Gladiators
which aired on 31 August 2008 on Sky One
. The special one and a half hour finale to the successful first season of the Gladiators revival pitted the Gladiators of the new series against the original Gladiators of the '90s series. Because of copyright
issues with ITV
, the Legends were not allowed to wear their trademark
Gladiator costumes for the Charity
special and instead had brand new costumes made especially for the show.
differences. The Legends took the role of competitors against the new Gladiators, and tried to earn points each round. Rather than gaining a 0.5 second headstart in the Eliminator for each point earned, the total number of points earned was divided by four as there would be four Gladiators taking part in the Eliminator.
fashion, with 4 different Gladiators from each team completing each section.
. By the end of the Eliminator, the gap had been closed to two seconds.
Men - The new Gladiators defeated the Legends. The Legends had earned a 4.5 seconds headstart but chose to give this up to provide a level playing field
.
The men's Eliminator was particularly notable; firstly because Predator completed the handbike in a time of less than seven seconds, and secondly because Atlas became the first person to keep hold of the cotton reel as it rolled to its base.
Gladiators (2008 UK TV series)
Gladiators was a British television series which aired on Sky1 from 11 May 2008 to 25 October 2009. It was filmed in Shepperton Studios and was produced by Shine Limited. It was a revival of the earlier series of the same name and based on the American version of the show. The US, UK and...
which aired on 31 August 2008 on Sky One
Sky One
Sky1 is the flagship BSkyB entertainment channel available in the United Kingdom and Ireland.The channel first launched on 26 April 1982 as Satellite Television, and is the fourth-oldest TV channel in the United Kingdom, behind BBC One , ITV and BBC Two...
. The special one and a half hour finale to the successful first season of the Gladiators revival pitted the Gladiators of the new series against the original Gladiators of the '90s series. Because of copyright
Copyright
Copyright is a legal concept, enacted by most governments, giving the creator of an original work exclusive rights to it, usually for a limited time...
issues with ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
, the Legends were not allowed to wear their trademark
Trademark
A trademark, trade mark, or trade-mark is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual, business organization, or other legal entity to identify that the products or services to consumers with which the trademark appears originate from a unique source, and to distinguish its products or...
Gladiator costumes for the Charity
Charity (practice)
The practice of charity means the voluntary giving of help to those in need who are not related to the giver.- Etymology :The word "charity" entered the English language through the Old French word "charité" which was derived from the Latin "caritas".Originally in Latin the word caritas meant...
special and instead had brand new costumes made especially for the show.
The Legends
The original Gladiators to take part were:- AceWarren FurmanWarren Furman is best known for his role of Ace on the British TV show Gladiators from 1996 to 2000. He currently resides in Manhattan having previously appeared on the BBC TV show DIY SOS in Lowri Turner's team as a temporary replacement.Furman is also well known for his relationship with Jordan ...
(Series 5-8) - Flame (Series 1)
- Hunter (Series 2-8)
- LightningKim BettsKim Betts is an English Gymnast, bodybuilder and TV presenter best known as Lightning in the ITV show Gladiators, where she was the longest serving female star.-Gymnastics:...
(Series 1-8) - RebelJennifer StouteJennifer Elaine Stoute is a former sprinter from Great Britain.At the 1990 Commonwealth Games, Stoute won a gold medal in the women's 4x400 m, along with a silver in the 4x100 m....
(Series 5-8) - Rocket (Series 6)
- Trojan (Series 2-5)
- WolfMichael Van WijkMichael van Wijk , is a professional sportsman, bodybuilder, actor and TV presenter in the United Kingdom. van Wijk is most well known for his role as Wolf on British TV endurance sports game show Gladiators, a role he held for seven years, eight series...
(Series 1-8)
Format
The show took the same format as the main series with only a few logisticalLogistics
Logistics is the management of the flow of goods between the point of origin and the point of destination in order to meet the requirements of customers or corporations. Logistics involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging, and...
differences. The Legends took the role of competitors against the new Gladiators, and tried to earn points each round. Rather than gaining a 0.5 second headstart in the Eliminator for each point earned, the total number of points earned was divided by four as there would be four Gladiators taking part in the Eliminator.
The Eliminator
In the Eliminator, the new Gladiators were pitted against the original Gladiators. The Eliminator was completed in relayRelay
A relay is an electrically operated switch. Many relays use an electromagnet to operate a switching mechanism mechanically, but other operating principles are also used. Relays are used where it is necessary to control a circuit by a low-power signal , or where several circuits must be controlled...
fashion, with 4 different Gladiators from each team completing each section.
| Section | Women's | Mens |
|---|---|---|
| Pool & Cargonet | Enigma vs. Flame | Tornado vs. Trojan |
| Cottonreel & Climbing Rope | Battleaxe vs. Rocket | Atlas vs. Wolf |
| Handbars/Handbike & Pyramid | Tempest vs. Lightning | Predator vs. Ace |
| Zipline & Travelator | Panther vs. Rebel | Spartan vs. Hunter |
Result
Women - The Legends defeated the new Gladiators thanks to their 10.5 second headstartHead start (positioning)
In positioning, a head start is a start in advance of the starting position of others in competition, or simply toward the finish line or desired outcome...
. By the end of the Eliminator, the gap had been closed to two seconds.
Men - The new Gladiators defeated the Legends. The Legends had earned a 4.5 seconds headstart but chose to give this up to provide a level playing field
Level playing field
A level playing field is a concept about fairness, not that each player has an equal chance to succeed, but that they all play by the same set of rules. A metaphorical playing field is said to be level if no external interference affects the ability of the players to compete fairly...
.
The men's Eliminator was particularly notable; firstly because Predator completed the handbike in a time of less than seven seconds, and secondly because Atlas became the first person to keep hold of the cotton reel as it rolled to its base.
See also
- Gladiators UK (The Legends Strike Back)Gladiators UK (The Legends Strike Back)Gladiators: The Legends Strike Back was a special edition of the 2009 UK series of Gladiators which aired on the 21st December 2008 on Sky One. It was the second 'Legends' show to be aired, following Gladiators: The Legends Return...
- Gladiators UK (The Legends Last Stand)
External links
- Gladiators at SkyOne.co.uk
- Gladiators at Gladiators Zone
- Gladiators at UKGameshows.com