Series synopsis
Gladiators is a British reality family television series that premiered on BBC One on January 13, 2024. It stars Bradley Walsh, Barney Walsh, Guy Mowbray and Mark Clattenburg.
A new generation of superhumans take on brave contenders in the ultimate test of speed and strength. It's all-out action, with Bradley and Barney Walsh in charge.
Premise
A new generation of superhumans take on brave contenders in the ultimate test of speed and strength. It's all-out action, with Bradley and Barney Walsh in charge.
Premise: Gladiators ready!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bradley Walsh as Self - Host
- Barney Walsh as Self - Host
- Guy Mowbray as Self - Commentator (voice)
- Mark Clattenburg as Self - Referee
- Sonia Mkoloma as Self - Referee
- Lee Phillips as Self - Referee
Guest cast
- Finley Burkitt as Self - Contestant
- Myles as Self - Contestant
- Harry Aikines-Aryeetey as Nitro - Gladiator
- Jamie Christian Johal as Giant - Gladiator
- Kerry WIlson as Self - Contestant
- Natasha Lawrence as Self - Contestant
- Livi Sheldon as Diamond - Gladiator
- Montell Douglas as Fire - Gladiator
- Zack George as Steel - Gladiator
- Matthew Morsia as Legend - Gladiator
- Karenjeet Kaur Bains as Athena - Gladiator
- Jade Packer as Electro - Gladiator
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 35 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | January 1, 2025 | December 25, 2025 |
| Season 1 | 11 | January 13, 2024 | March 30, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 11 | January 18, 2025 | April 12, 2025 |
| Season 3 | 11 | January 17, 2026 | March 28, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Celebrity Special 2024 Bradley and Barney Walsh host this special edition of the iconic series which sees celebrities; Rob Beckett, Joel Dommett, Louise Minchin and Ellie Taylor take on the Gladiators. |
January 1, 2025 |
| 2 |
Celebrity Special 2025 Bradley and Barney Walsh host this special edition of the iconic series, which sees celebrities Joe Wicks, Sam Thompson, Nicola Adams and Vogue Williams take on the Gladiators. |
December 25, 2025 |
| 3 | Celebrity Special | July 6, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Bradley and Barney Walsh host as contenders take on the superhuman Gladiators for a quarter-final place. In this round, contenders feel Viper’s venom on Collision Bridge. |
January 13, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Bradley and Barney Walsh host as contenders take on the superhuman Gladiators for a quarter-final place. In this round, contenders face their toughest challenge so far on The Edge. |
January 20, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Bradley and Barney Walsh host as contenders take on the superhuman Gladiators for a quarter-final place. Prepare for more epic events and one of the closest Eliminators so far. |
January 27, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The Gladiators are back, tougher than ever. Hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh reveal the return of the iconic event Atlaspheres as the gritty Contenders battle for a spot in the quarter-finals. |
January 18, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A new Gladiator storms into the arena, making a destructive debut. Bradley and Barney host as gritty Contenders take on the superhuman Gladiators for a quarter-final spot. |
January 25, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A thrilling new event unleashed is unleashed and leaves the Contenders running for their lives. Bradley and Barney host as the gritty Contenders take on the Gladiators for a quarter-final spot. |
February 1, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The Gladiators are back, bigger than ever! Hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh unveil a brutal, brand new event as determined contenders fight for a spot in the quarter-finals. |
January 17, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Gladiators ready! Hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh reveal another brand new, terrifying event as brave Contenders fight for their place in the quarter-finals. |
January 24, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Gladiators ready! The arena roars back to life as hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh return with more brave, determined contenders fighting for a place in the quarter-finals. |
January 31, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 13, 2024 |
| Last aired | March 28, 2026 |
| Runtime | 58 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Saturday |