Airmageddon is a children's technological game show that aired on CBBC from 20 February to 18 December 2016 and is hosted by Will Best and Rachel Stringer. The show involves teams of children using radio-controlled drones.
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Created by | Steve Carsey |
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Composer | Dobs Vye |
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Original language | English |
No. of series | 2 |
No. of episodes | 22 (inc. 4 specials) |
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Producer | Andrew Norgate |
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Running time | 30 minutes |
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Release | 20 February 18 December 2016 | –
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Robot Wars |
Format
editAirmageddon follows a similar format to the Gauntlet/Trial/Arena format of the first and second series of Robot Wars. The show followed eight heats, two semi-finals and a grand final.
Resident drones
editAir Marshall
editThe referee of the Airena, he announces the start of a challenge and makes sure that things are kept in order.
P.I.G. (Personalised Interactive Gyrocopter)
editA pig-shaped drone who demonstrates how each challenge is done. He'll also oversee challenges if the Air Marshall is out of action.
G.U.A.R.D. (Giant Unmanned Aerial Reconnaissance Drone)
editA large drone built for defensive purposes and is mentioned to not be the smartest.
D.R.A.GON (Direct Response Aerial Gyrocopter)
editA prototype dragon-shaped drone who, true to his namesake, is armed with a flamethrower.
W.A.SP (Weaponised Assault Ship)
editA wasp-shaped drone armed with a spark gun stinger.
B.U.G.s (Basic Unmanned Gyrocopter)
editA trio of bug-shaped drones introduced for the second series to serve as distractive obstacles in the second round.
Challenges
editRound 1
editAirsault Course
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Round 2
editThe Drop
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Barrage Balloons
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Paintball Precision
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Slalom
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Wall Buster (Semi-finals)
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Bubble Burst (Grand final)
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Laps
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Bottle Bash
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Balloon Cutters
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Round 3
editDogfight
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Transmissions
editSeries
editSeries | Start date | End date | Episodes |
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1 | 20 February 2016 | 16 April 2016 | 11 |
2 | 14 August 2016 | 23 October 2016 | 11 |
Specials
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23 April 2016 | The Best of Series 1 |
19 June 2016 | Father's Day Special |
30 October 2016 | The Best of Series 2 |
18 December 2016 | Christmas Special |