The new series promises “more robots, more battles and more science” than before, and will be recorded in a purpose-built fighting arena in Glasgow.
Kim Shillinglaw, Controller of BBC Two and BBC Four, said: “Robot Wars is an absolute TV classic and I’m thrilled to be updating it for the next generation of viewers. 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 BBC Two excels at.”
It has yet to be confirmed whether longtime host Craig Charles will return for the new series, or whether any of the ‘house robots’ such as Sir Killalot and Matilda will be making a comeback. We reached out to both and they almost cut our hands off.
However, it does seem Charles at least is game:
Okay guys. I’ve heard the news but as yet have had no contact with anyone involved in the new production of robot wars.#lovetodoit
— Craig Charles (@CCfunkandsoul) January 13, 2016
It is also interesting to note that Jeremy Clarkson presented the first series of Robot Wars, before they revamped it to be more about taking chunks out of each other as opposed to a racing format.
Well, we know our man Saxon is excited anyway…
Are you?
Source: Squareeyed
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