Robot Wars (1998–2004)

Knockout competition between deadly robots designed and controlled by contestants. There's chainsaws, spikes, and lots of flying metal.

Stars:

Jonathan Pearce, Philippa Forrester, Stuart McDonald

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jonathan Pearce	...	Himself - Commentator (9 episodes, 1998-2003)
Philippa Forrester	...	Herself - Presenter (9 episodes, 1998-2003)
Stuart McDonald	...	Voice of the Robots (9 episodes, 1998-2003)
Jeremy Clarkson	...	Himself - Presenter (6 episodes, 1998)
Craig Charles	...	Himself - Host (4 episodes, 1998-2003)

Storyline

Knockout competition between deadly robots designed and controlled by contestants. There's chainsaws, spikes, and lots of flying metal.

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Plot Keywords:

robot | non fiction

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Genres:

Action | Game-Show

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 January 1998 (UK)

Filming Locations:

RAF Newton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Mentorn

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The voiceover at the start of each show and the top and tail of each round ("Roboteers, stand by!" and "3, 2, 1, ACTIVATE!" for example) are all provided by director Stuart McDonald.

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Connections

Spoofed in The Simpsons: I, (Annoyed Grunt)-Bot (2004)

User Reviews

Addictive

People who watch this show to see robots ripped to smitherines are those who watch wrestling to see broken bones, 'cops' for nudity or racing for crashes. It's more than that.

Robot wars is the today equivalent of gladiatorial combat. You get attached to robots and roboteers (like poor David Gribble), cheer when they win, and feel angry when they lose. Although it is designed so kids can enjoy it, it's good clean fun for older audiences.

GO RAZER!!!!!!