The BBC has confirmed another schedule change for Gladiators this series, with the next episode not airing in its usual slot tonight (March 7).
The sports entertainment show will not be on TV at 5.45pm (its normal time) this Saturday.
Instead, the last quarter final of series three, hosted by Bradley and Barney Walsh, is scheduled to air at 8pm.
Why Gladiators is airing later tonight due to BBC schedule change
This weekend’s Gladiators instalment which was filmed at Sheffield's Utilita Arena has been replaced by other sports coverage in its standard 5.45pm window – the FA Cup.
From 5.30pm on BBC One, Match of the Day's Mark Chapman presents all the action from the fifth-round tie at StoK Racecourse when Wrexham take on Chelsea (kick-off 5.45pm).
The Radio Times synopsis reveals: “Wrexham have progressed from the National League to fighting for promotion to the Premier League since being taken over by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds in 2020, and they have already defeated one top flight team here in this cup run, overcoming Nottingham Forest on penalties in round three.
“However, Chelsea represent an even tougher test, and they showed no mercy away to Championship opposition in the previous two rounds, defeating both Charlton Athletic and Hull City by four-goal margins.
“With analysis from Wayne Rooney, Micah Richards and Ben Tozer, and reports from Sarah Mulkerrins.”
Episode eight of Gladiators which as usual will demonstrate the ultimate test of speed and strength, as the gladiators take on the contenders, will follow the FA Cup match.
Although airing later, fans will discover which contenders will be making it to the semi-finals and “Giant gets the rematch he’s been waiting for”.
The Radio Times summary teases: “Bradley and Barney Walsh host the last of the quarter-finals.
“Over five savage events and the morale-sapping Eliminator, only the fastest and fittest will make it to the next stage of the competition and be in with a chance to claim the ultimate glory.
“Giant gets the rematch he's been waiting for, Apollo uses his head, and Bradley and Barney meet Legend's biggest fan.”
However, if you can't wait until 8pm, the episode is available to watch right now on iPlayer.
Who were the original UK gladiators?
For those who remember the original UK Gladiators series in the 1990s before the BBC reboot (or are just keen to know some interesting facts about the hit programme), here’s a reminder of which gladiators were part of the cast.
Just some of the stars were:
- Wolf - Michael Van Wijk
- Jet - Diane Youdale
- Lightning - Kim Betts
- Rhino – Mark Smith
- Falcon - Bernadette Hunt
- Saracen - Mike Lewis
- Cobra - Michael Willson
- Shadow - Jefferson King
- Ace - Warren Furman
- Nightshade - Judy Simpson
- Hunter - James Crossley
You can catch up on all Gladiators episodes on the BBC via iPlayer.
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