S2E14
Episode 214
Ended
First aired 31/Oct/2003
United States
English
2 season(s)
26 episode(s)
Distraction is a game show that aired on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom from 31 October 2003 to 11 June 2004. Presented by comedian Jimmy Carr, the show involves contestants answering questions while being distracted in various bizarre, painful and humiliating ways.
Carr is aided by "distractors", who as the name suggests, attempt to distract the contestants painfully or emotionally. Examples include losing contestants, nudists, creepy carny guys, tattoo/piercing experts, professional wrestlers, midgets, Roller Derby girls, professional hockey players, professional volleyball players, paintball players, and a large bouncer-type male nicknamed "Tiny". Occasionally, a number of female assistants helped with some of the distractions; depending on the stunt being played, they could be referred to as "Jimmy's interns", "farmer girls", "schoolgirls" or "ammo ladies."
A quiz book, featuring most of the distractions seen on the show, was released by Carlton Books in late 2004.
Carr is aided by "distractors", who as the name suggests, attempt to distract the contestants painfully or emotionally. Examples include losing contestants, nudists, creepy carny guys, tattoo/piercing experts, professional wrestlers, midgets, Roller Derby girls, professional hockey players, professional volleyball players, paintball players, and a large bouncer-type male nicknamed "Tiny". Occasionally, a number of female assistants helped with some of the distractions; depending on the stunt being played, they could be referred to as "Jimmy's interns", "farmer girls", "schoolgirls" or "ammo ladies."
A quiz book, featuring most of the distractions seen on the show, was released by Carlton Books in late 2004.
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Season 2 · Season 2
Season Overview
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S2E13
Episode 213
S2E12
Episode 212
S2E11
Episode 211
S2E10
Episode 210
S2E9
Episode 209
S2E8
Episode 8
Summary
In the final episode of the series the distractions include electrocution, bubbles and some curiously-activated buzzers...
S2E7
Episode 7
Summary
Cactus buzzers, nude racing and the terrifying Platter of Doom - all custom made to put four intrepid contestants right off.
S2E6
Episode 6
Summary
This week's devilish diversions include hand buzzers, wrestling and pigeons with a pressing need to go the toilet.
S2E5
Episode 5
Summary
Distractions in this episode include watery buzzers, snail eating, blinking electrocution and an old favourite... burning money.
S2E4
Episode 4
Summary
Cactus buzzers? Revolving nudes? Paintballs? All of the above and more in this week's Distraction.
S2E3
Episode 3
Summary
A peg-face treatment, electrocution and the Golden Shots all feature in this shocking episode.
S2E2
Episode 2
Summary
Four intrepid contestants are distracted by mousetrap buzzers, bubble machines and piercings on their way to a (car) smashing finale.
S2E1
Episode 1
Summary
The contestants face the food cannon, witness a 15-strong parade of middle-aged nudes and have to save their prize money before it's toast.
Season 1 · Season 1
Season Overview
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S1E12
Episode 102
S1E11
Episode 111
S1E10
Episode 112
S1E9
Episode 106
S1E8
Episode 8
Summary
Can another batch of contestants rise above the trivial distraction caused by bubble machines and electrocution?
S1E7
Episode 7
Summary
Nudity, cactus buzzers and the Platter of Doom are just some of the surprises endured by the brave contestants.
S1E6
Episode 6
Summary
Wrestlers, pigeons, buzzers... the combination is more than enough to put four contestants of their game.
S1E5
Episode 5
Summary
Electric shocks, burning money and edible snails are among the bizarre distractions created to throw this week's contestants off their stride.
S1E4
Episode 4
Summary
Jimmy Carr tests the endurance of four more brave contestants as they try to avoid being driven to distraction.
S1E3
Episode 3
Summary
Jimmy Carr hosts a game show that tests the contestants' physical endurance and mental strength with a host of fiendish challenges.
S1E2
Episode 2
Summary
Can four contestants rise above distraction caused by bubble machines, mousetrap buzzers and some unusual piercings?
S1E1
Episode 1
Summary
In the opening show, the four volunteers must avoid being distracted by a food cannon - and by the dubious antics of several middle-aged nudes.
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