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Gladiators (UK Series 5)
The fifth series of '' Gladiators'' (subtitled ''Gladiators: The Challenge'') aired in the UK from 28 September 1996 to 11 January 1997. The prizes in this series included a holiday at Sun City in South Africa for the runners-up with £1,000 for each of them to spend there, while the winners each received £1,000 for themselves along with a luxury four-wheel drive off-the-road family vehicle, which this season was the Ford Maverick SUV. For this series, the usual knockout competition was divided into two regions - North and South. Each regional area competition consisted of four heats, two semi-finals and a final. The regional champions then contested the Grand Final to determine the outright series champions. Gladiators Episodes : Adrean injured his hamstring on the balance beam and didn't finish the eliminator, Ultimately he had to retire. : Patrick picked up a neck injury on Hit & Run and could not run the eliminator, forcing him to retire from the competition. Emmil wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulrika Jonsson
Eva Ulrika Jonsson (born 16 August 1967) is a Swedish-British television presenter and model. She became known as a TV-am weather presenter, moved on to present the ITV show ''Gladiators'', and as a team captain of the BBC Two show '' Shooting Stars''. Career After working as a secretary, Jonsson began her television career on TV-am in 1989, as a weather presenter on '' Good Morning Britain''. From 12 September 1989, she was also the weather presenter for Swedish TV3, broadcasting from London. In 1991, she co-presented BBC One's short-lived daytime quiz show ''Who's Bluffing Who?'' with Richard Cartridge, and starred in the French film, ''The Annunciation of Marie'' (1991). In 1992, she moved into mainstream presenting and played host to numerous shows including ITV's ''Gladiators'', ''The National Lottery Draws'' – plus two major international broadcasts, the Eurovision Song Contest in 1998 and Miss World in 1999. She also modelled for Playtex Lingerie during this period and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judy Simpson
Judith Earline Veronica Simpson (née Livermore; born 14 November 1960) is a British former heptathlon, heptathlete who competed at three Olympic Games. She went on to appear as Nightshade in the TV show ''Gladiators (1992 British TV series), Gladiators'' between 1993 and 1996. Athletics career Simpson was born in Jamaica, but brought up in Rugby, Warwickshire. She competed in the pentathlon at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow and in the heptathlon and high jump at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. She competed in three Commonwealth Games; the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland and the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand, winning a silver, gold and bronze respectively in the heptathlon. She was also the Amateur Athletics Association, Three A's heptathlon champion in 1982 and 1983. In 1986, Simpson won a bronze medal in the heptathlon at the 1986 European Championships in Athletics, Eu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 British Television Seasons
File:1996 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: A bomb explodes at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, set off by a radical anti-abortionist; The center fuel tank explodes on TWA Flight 800, causing the plane to crash and killing everyone on board; Eight people die in a blizzard on Mount Everest; Dolly the Sheep becomes the first mammal to have been cloned from an adult somatic cell; The Port Arthur Massacre occurs on Tasmania, and leads to major changes in Australia's gun laws; Macarena, sung by Los del Río and remixed by The Bayside Boys, becomes a major dance craze and cultural phenomenon; Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 crash-ditches off of the Comoros Islands after the plane was hijacked; the 1996 Summer Olympics are held in Atlanta, marking the Centennial (100th Anniversary) of the modern Olympic Games., 300x300px, thumb rect 0 0 200 200 Centennial Olympic Park bombing rect 200 0 400 200 TWA FLight 800 rect 400 0 600 200 1996 Mount Everest disaster rect 0 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ITN Source
Independent Television News (ITN) is a UK-based television production company. It is made up of two divisions: Broadcast News and ITN Productions. ITN is based in London, with bureaux and offices in Beijing, Brussels, Jerusalem, Johannesburg, New York, Paris, Sydney and Washington, D.C. ITN produces the daily news programmes for ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 in the UK, and in recent years has diversified to produce a wide range of content including documentaries, sports, advertising and digital material for a range of international clients. Between 1955 and 1999, ITN was more commonly known as the general brand name of ITV's news programmes. Since 8 March 1999, ITV has used ''ITV News'' as the brand name for its news programmes, though ITN continues as the network's news provider. The network's largest franchise owner, ITV plc (through its Channel 3 franchising subsidiary ITV Broadcasting Limited), is the largest shareholder of ITN, owning 40% of the company's shares. Other sha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Staples
Katharine Joanna Staples (born 2 November 1965) is a British female former pole vaulter. In 1992, she became the first British woman to vault over three metres. She went on to win the 1993 UK Championships, the AAA Championships three times (1993, 1994, 1996), and the AAA Indoor Championships The AAA Indoor Championships was an annual indoor track and field competition organised by the Amateur Athletic Association of England. It was the foremost indoor domestic athletics event during its lifetime. The event was first held in 1935, fol ... three times (1994, 1995, 1996), and broke the British record more than 25 times, peaking at 3.90 metres on 26 May 1996 (she cleared an unofficial 3.90 m in June 1995). She is also known for her role as Zodiac in the ITV series '' Gladiators'', from 1993 to 1996. Born in Westminster, London, she had a daughter, Gabriella, with fellow Gladiators performer Mark Griffin. She later married Chris Sheasby, an England rugby union international, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Van Wijk
Michael Van Wijk (born 30 September 1952) is an Indian-born English bodybuilder, professional sportsperson, actor and TV presenter. He is most well known for his role as Wolf on British TV endurance sports game show ''Gladiators'', a role he held for all its eight series (1992–1999). Career Van Wijk used to run a gym in Hayes in Bromley, London originally called Matrix and later 'Wolf's Fitness Centre'. It was open until the late 1990s and included facilities geared towards bodybuilders, boxers and general fitness. In 1987 Michael Van Wijk was chosen to be the cover star to Palace Software's computer game Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior. In 1989, Van Wijk auditioned for a role in Dances with Wolves. He was unsuccessful but the experience provided him with the inspiration for his ‘Wolf’ persona. In October 1994, he played one match for the reserve team of Gillingham F.C., playing for 73 minutes in a match against Cambridge United's reserves before going off injured. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suzanne Cox
Suzanne Cox-Roberts (born 19 March 1972) is an English aerobic instructor. She was formerly a gladiator in the UK television show ''Gladiators'', in which she went by the name Vogue. Early life Cox was born in Barnet, London, England on March 19, 1972. She joined a local gymnastics club at a young age and reached regional level. She also competed in athletics in county meetings in 100 metres, shot put and long jump. At college she gained a PEA and RSA certificate in Exercise and Health Studies which qualifies her to teach aerobics and circuit training. Cox progressed into competitive aerobics, becoming the UK Champion in 1991, '92, '93 and '94. She also competed at International and European level, becoming European Champion in 1993 and was ranked 7th in the world at the World International Championships in Las Vegas. ''Gladiators'' In 1995, Cox joined the UK version of ''Gladiators'' under the stage name Vogue. Cox was a firm favourite with fans, dazzling them with a disp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Griffin (actor)
Mark David Charles Griffin (born 25 February 1968) is an English actor known for his role as Trojan on the television series ''Gladiators''. Early life Born in Basingstoke, Hampshire, Griffin attended Brighton Hill secondary school. He played squash at a young age and was invited to National Squad Training Camp. He went on to become a bodybuilder. Career Griffin's first acting role was in the 1995 TV series '' Action Man'' in which he played the live action version of the animated character. He has since gone onto appear in various films including ''Daddy Day Care'', '' Dr. Dolittle 2'', ''The Hard Corps'' and '' I Am Vengeance (in 2018)'' and a lead role in Mark L. Lester's 2014 film ''Dragons of Camelot''. He also had TV roles in '' Curb Your Enthusiasm'', '' NCIS'', '' Doctor Who'' and '' Strike Back: Legacy'' Theatre During May 2015 Griffin starred in the Simon Stephens play Bluebird at the Tabard Theatre London. ''Gladiators'' Griffin appeared on ''Gladiators'' from 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Omorogbe
Jane Grace Isoken Omorogbe (born 20 September 1971) is a British model and actress, perhaps best known as Rio on ITVs ''Gladiators''; she is a TV presenter and motorcycling journalist. Early life Omorogbe was born in Newcastle upon Tyne but her family moved to Hastings, East Sussex, when she was five. After leaving school (Claverham Community College, Battle) Omorogbe was an ambulance driver and has a certificate in advanced first aid. Her parents are Nigerian immigrants. Modelling Omorogbe modelled bridal gowns for Geddes-Muir Designs, and was signed by Martin Enterprises - Studio 17 modelling agency in 1994. In 1995 Omorogbe entered the ''Miss Wessex'' beauty contest. She won the title of Miss Wessex and was entered into the Miss United Kingdom final, although she didn't win the title. In 1996 she was in the top 6 of the "Babe of '96". Television career Omorogbe appeared in ''The Sun'' as a finalist in Miss United Kingdom, where she was spotted by ''Gladiators'' referee Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Smith (actor)
Mark Smith (born 30 September 1969) is a British actor and body builder who starred as Rhino on the popular ITV show, ''Gladiators''. He now lives in Los Angeles. Early life Smith was born in Acton, London on 30 September 1969 to Jamaican parents. Career Smith starred as 'Leo' in the Nickelodeon (UK & Ireland) show ''Renford Rejects'' and also guest starred as 'Johnson' in the hit BBC soap ''EastEnders''. He has also appeared In Trial & Retribution for Lynda LaPlante, Robin Hood as the role of Karim. Then Mark moved with his family to LA and has built his resume with projects including '' Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides'', ''Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy'', ''Rollin' with the Nines'' and an appearance as 'Shadow Warrior' in the film ''Batman Begins''. On 4 June 2005, at London's infamous York Hall The York Hall, officially known as York Hall Leisure Centre, is a multi-purpose indoor arena and leisure complex in Bethnal Green, London, and is situated on Old Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennifer Stoute
Jennifer Elaine "Jenny" Stoute (born 16 April 1965) is female English former sprinter. She represented Great Britain at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul and the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, where she won a bronze medal in the 4x400 metres relay. She also appeared as Rebel in the ITV show ''Gladiators'' from 1996 to 1999. Biography Stoute was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England to Barbadian parents. She first came to international attention, when she reached the 200 metres final representing England at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she pulled up injured and failed to finish. In 1988, at the Olympic Games, she was a member of the British 4 × 400 m relay quartet that finished sixth in the final. In 1989, she finished fourth in the 200 metres final at the European Indoor Championships. In January 1990, representing England at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand, Stoute was fourth in the 200 metres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Betts
Kim Betts (born Kim Williams 25 December 1971) is a British gymnast, bodybuilder, and TV presenter best known as Lightning in the ITV show ''Gladiators'', where she was the longest-serving female star. Gymnastics At age six Betts took up gymnastics after she was accepted into Lichfield Olympic Gymnastic Club. Betts had her first competitive event when she was eight years old. In her time as a gymnast she competed all over Great Britain as well as in Bulgaria, Belgium, and Germany. Between the ages of 10 and 16 she trained with the British Squad and gained 32 medals. In 1990's Kim did tour with 2 men from Olympics and went to white Lee school in Batley Before joining Gladiators Weight training After gymnastics Betts took up weight training, competed four times in the Miss Figure Bodybuilding competition, and came second in the British Championship Finals. She also won the Willenhall Willenhall is a market town situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, in the West Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
