Name: Total Wipeout
Genre: Reality
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Richard Hammond, Paul Daniels, Joe Swash, Joe Pasquale, Nancy Lam

Richard Hammond

Paul Daniels

Joe Swash

Joe Pasquale

Nancy Lam

Sam Nixon

Kate Lawler

Mark Rhodes

Kirsten O'Brien

Each week, 20 contestants compete in a series of challenges in an attempt to win £10,000. These challenges are based in large pools of water or mud and generally involve large assault courses that participants must cross.

Total Wipeout

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Twenty contestants take on one of television's largest and most extreme obstacle courses.

Episode 1

Episode 2

Challenges include the Big Balls, the Sweeper and the Wipeout Zone.

Episode 3

Richard Hammond presents the game show where crashes, smashes and hilarious mud splashes are on the cards as 20 contestants take on one of television's largest and most extreme obstacle courses.

They journey across the globe to the purpose-built Total Wipeout course in Argentina to put their strength, balance and bravery to the test in the hope of winning the 10,000 pound cash prize and being crowned Total Wipeout champion.

Amanda Byram assists Richard from the sidelines as contestants take on challenges like the Big Balls, the Sweeper and the awesome Wipeout Zone.

Episode 4

Richard Hammond and Amanda Byram present the game show where 20 contestants take on one of television's largest and most extreme obstacle courses.

Crashes, smashes and hilarious mud splashes are on the cards as the competitors journey across the globe to the purpose-built course in Argentina and put their strength, balance and bravery to the test in the hope of winning 10,000 pounds and being crowned champion.

Episode 5

Richard Hammond presents the game show where 20 contestants take on one of television's largest and most extreme obstacle courses.

Crashes, smashes and hilarious mud splashes are on the cards as the competitors journey across the globe to the purpose-built course in Argentina and put their strength, balance and bravery to the test in the hope of winning 10,000 pounds and being crowned champion.

Assisting Richard from the sidelines, as the contestants take on challenges like the Big Balls, the Sweeper and the awesome Wipeout Zone, is Amanda Byram.

Episode 6

Episode 7

Crashes, smashes and hilarious mud splashes are on the cards as 20 contestants take on one of television's largest and most extreme obstacle courses. They journey across the globe to the purpose-built Total Wipeout course in Argentina to put their strength, balance and bravery to the test in the hope of winning the 10,000 pound cash prize and being crowned Total Wipeout champion

Amanda Byram assists Richard from the sidelines as contestants take on challenges like the Big Balls, the Sweeper and the awesome Wipeout Zone

Episode 8

Richard Hammond hosts a special edition of Total Wipeout to celebrate the highs, the lows, the biggest splashes and the most extreme smashes of the first series of the UK's most action-packed and silliest game show.

Suitably dressed in black tie for such a glitzy occasion, Richard introduces a variety of award categories including the Best Sucker Punched Award and the Not Strictly An Obstacle Award, culminating in the prestigious Best Wipeout Award.

Episode 9 - Awards

Series 2, Episode 1

Series 2, Episode 2

Series 2, Episode 3

Series 2, Episode 4

Series 2, Episode 5

Series 2, Episode 6

Series 2, Episode 7

Series 2, Episode 8

The eight previous champions return to go head-to-head to become Champion of Champions.

Champion Of Champions

Ten celebs take on one of television's largest and most extreme obstacle courses.

Celebrity Special 1

Celebrity Special 2

Richard Hammond returns with the jewel in the crown of the Total Wipeout Awards.

The Awards

Twenty contestants take on the obstacle course. Challenges include the evil Motivator.

Series 3, Episode 1

Series 3, Episode 2

Series 3, Episode 3

Twenty contestants take on the obstacle course. Challenges include Crash Mountain.

Series 3, Episode 4

Series 3, Episode 5

Series 3, Episode 6

The seven previous winners compete to be crowned Champion of Champions.

Final

For winning contestants on Total Wipeout there is glory, a shiny trophy and the title of champion. But what do the gallant, damp, muddy losers get? Until now, the answer was nothing. That was until Total Wipeout - the Legends. Eighteen losers who have made their mark on the Big Red Balls over the last three series return to the purpose-built course in Argentina to face their fears and try once again to conquer the daftest obstacles in the world. Richard Hammond hosts, incredulous that they are back once again, while Amanda Byram is course-side, stifling her giggles.

The Legends

Richard Hammond presents the annual Total Wipeout trophy-athon. Contestants from the last series of the most insane bouncy and crashy, outdoor, obstacle course-based game show set in Argentina on television go head to head in a variety of awards categories. Culminating in the ultimate Wipeout of the Year Award, this show features all of the most extraordinary action from 2010 and offers co-host Amanda Byram the chance to once again fail to stifle her giggles as contestants crash, smash and splash their way through a variety of extraordinary wipeouts.

Total Wipeout Trophy-athon

Richard Hammond and Amanda Byram present the first of two celebrity editions of the world's silliest extreme obstacle course-based game show. This special sets celebrities inc. Jeff Brazier, Joe Absolom and Kate Lawler the task of conquering the Sucker Punch, the Big Red Balls and Crash Mountain. For the winner, invitations to appear on a lot of daytime talkshows and a cheque for 10,000 pounds to the charity of their choice. For the losers, a face full of Argentine mud. It's a win-win situation.

Celebrity Special

Richard Hammond and Amanda Byram present the second of two celebrity editions of the world's silliest extreme obstacle course-based game show. This special sets celebrities the task of conquering the Sucker Punch, the Big Red Balls and Crash Mountain. For the winner, invitations to appear on a lot of daytime talkshows and a cheque for 10,000 pounds to the charity of their choice. For the losers, a face full of Argentine mud. It's a win-win situation.

Celebrity Special - 2

Richard Hammond, Amanda Byram and the Big Red Balls are back!

Total Wipeout, the biggest, brashest and most exhilarating game show on television, returns for a new series of bangs, bumps and bruises. 20 crazy contestants throw themselves around the course in the hope of bagging the 10,000 pound first prize.

They face new games on the Qualifier in the form of a swinging maze - helping to sweep the hapless competitors off their tired feet - and the Ring-a-Dings, a set of tyre-like obstacles that turn even the average postman into a contortionist!

The evil Motivator is still aiding nervous contestants across the Big Red Balls, but 2011 sees the Dodgeball Boys providing additional impetus in the form of wet foam bullets on Dizzy Dummies.

Each show culminates in the ultimate obstacle course - The Wipeout Zone, which sees records being broken all over the place. The action is better than ever, the laughs are bigger than ever and the competition is harder than ever before.

Series 4, Episode 1

Richard Hammond, Amanda Byram and the Big Red Balls are back. Total Wipeout, the biggest, brashest and most exhilarating game show on television, returns for a new series of bangs, bumps and bruises.

20 crazy contestants throw themselves around the course in the hope of bagging the 10,000 pound first prize. They face new challenges on the Qualifier such as Swinging Letters of Shhh, while Dizzy Dummies introduces the hapless Brits to the Hose Man and the Ball Boys.

The competition culminates in The Wipeout Zone where things get really competitive in order to win the magnificent trophy and pot of cash.

Series 4, Episode 2

The biggest and brashest game show on television is back. Hosted by Richard Hammond and Amanda Byram, the show welcomes a set of contestants to Argentina to take on the wrath of some seriously hard obstacles in the hope of bagging 10,000 pounds and the magnificent trophy.

The Qualifier sees the welcome return of the Big Red Balls and the Motivator to provide a little help for those feeling reluctant to throw themselves of the edge. Crash Mountain will cut the numbers down a bit and Dizzy Dummies cuts it down further, whilst introducing the contestants to the Hose Man and the Ball Boys just to make it even harder.

Each programme culminates in the Wipeout Zone where things get really competitive in order to win the prize and a lifetime of respect. The action is better than ever, the laughs are bigger than ever and the competition is harder than ever before.

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Series 4, Episode 3

The biggest and brashest game show on television is back. Hosted by Richard Hammond and Amanda Byram, the show welcomes a set of contestants to Argentina to take on the wrath of some seriously hard obstacles in the hope of bagging 10,000 pounds and the magnificent trophy.

The Qualifier sees the welcome return of the Big Red Balls, as well as fresh challenges such as the Ring-a-Dings - a set of tyre-like obstacles that turn even the average solicitor into a contortionist! The Motivator provides a little help for those feeling reluctant to throw themselves of the edge, and the Dodgeball Boys provide added impetus in the form of wet foam bullets on Dizzy Dummies.

Each programme culminates in the Wipeout Zone where things get really competitive in order to win the prize and a lifetime of respect. The action is better than ever, the laughs are bigger than ever and the competition is harder than ever before.

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Series 4, Episode 4

If people banging into huge foam shapes, falling into water and contorting themselves into the most ridiculous positions, is the kind of thing that makes you laugh - then Total Wipeout is the show for you. Hosted by Richard Hammond and Amanda Byram, it is the most exciting game show on television.

This episode welcomes a set of contestants to Buenos Aires to take on the wrath of some seriously hard obstacles in the hope of bagging £10,000 and the really rather cool trophy. The Qualifier sees the return of old favourite, the Big Red Balls and the Motivator to provide a little help for those feeling reluctant to throw themselves off the ledge. The Propellers, Sucker Punch and Cradles of Doom complete the line up on the first round. Crash Mountain cuts 12 contestants down to 5 and Dizzy Dummies reduces the line up even further. The show culminates in the Wipeout Zone where things get really competitive in order to win the prize and a lifetime of respect.

The action is crazier than ever, the laughs are louder than ever and the competition is more competitive than it has ever been before.

Series 4, Episode 5

If people banging into huge foam shapes, falling into water and contorting themselves into the most ridiculous positions is the kind of thing that makes you laugh, then Total Wipeout is the show for you. Hosted by Richard Hammond and Amanda Byram, it is one of the most exciting game shows on television.

Twenty contestants head to Buenos Aires to take on some seriously hard challenges in the hope of getting their hands on 10,000 pounds and the magnificent Total Wipeout trophy.

The Qualifier is comprised of some fiendish hurdles to cross, including the famous Big Red Balls and the Sucker Punch - both poised to send the contestants flying into pools of water and mud. Crash Mountain and Dizzy Dummies cut the line-up down even more before the final challenge awaits.

The show finishes with the Wipeout Zone, where things get really competitive in order to win the money, trophy and a lifetime of admiration.

Series 4, Episode 6

Richard Hammond and Amanda Byram host the biggest, the best and most outrageous gameshow on televison. In this episode the North of the country take on the South in a battle to win the coveted trophy and cash prize, as well as bragging rights for the rest of eternity.

Twenty intrepid Brits travel to Argentina to pit their wits against huge foam-based obstacles including the Big Red Balls and the Sucker Punch. Crash Mountain slims the field down to twelve before the final five take on Dizzy Dummies in order to win a place in the final round. Night falls and the Wipeout Zone gets underway, but who will come out on top - the tough as old boots Northerners, or the Southern fairies?

Series 4, Episode 7

Total Wipeout goes truly global for the very first time, as a hand-picked team of British contestants go head-to-head with a hand-picked team of contestants from the rest of the world. As ever, the hand that picked both teams didn't know what it was doing.

Richard Hammond is your giggling, non-partisan host as British brilliance on the world's craziest obstacle course is put to the test by the finest athletes from Germany, France and the USA, amongst others. Amanda Byram is course-side in Buenos Aires with a fistful of foreign phrasebooks to ensure that she can laugh at all the contestants with equal enthusiasm.

International Special

Total Wipeout, the biggest, brashest and most exhausting game show on television is back for more bangs, bumps and bruises.

Finalists from throughout the series return to compete for the ultimate title - that of series champion. They pit themselves against some of the hardest obstacles of the series as well as each other, setting Total Wipeout records left right and centre on their journeys to get to the Wipeout Zone.

It is without doubt the most exciting show of the series, with some of the best action the programme has ever seen - and there is a healthy dose of laughter along the way.

Will one of the already crowned champions walk away with the trophy and prize money, or will one of the runners up get their revenge? It's a thrilling ride to find out!

Series 4, The Final

Some people believe that the Oscars mark the highlight of the awards season, while others would argue the Baftas are the most exciting event of the year. However, most would agree that Total Wipeout - The Awards provides the biggest laughs.

This programme encompasses all of the best action of the series. It celebrates people getting punched in the face by the Sucker Punch, it applauds people falling off the Big Red Balls in style and it revels in people spinning off Dizzy Dummies. All of this as well as recognising that some contestants deserve praise for doing really rather well.

Richard Hammond is once again ready to present the contenders such awards as the Close But No Cigar award, the Finest Face Plant prize and the Outstanding Contribution to Mud. The show culminates in the biggest prize of them all: Best Presenter. Will Richard steal it from co-host Amanda Byram in his quest to win it two years running?

Series 4, The Awards

Richard Hammond presents an extraordinary new game show.

Crashes, smashes and hilarious mud splashes are on the cards as ten celebrities from the world of sport, music and television take on one of television's largest and most extreme obstacle courses. They journey across the globe to the purpose-built Total Wipeout course in Argentina to put their strength, balance and bravery to the test in the hope of winning 10,000 pounds for charity.

Contestants include ex-footballer John Fashanu, Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton and party boy Calum Best.

Series 4, Celebrity Special

Ten celebrities, including Blue Peter presenter Andy Akinwolere, actress Ali Bastian and rugby legend Martin Offiah, take on the might of Total Wipeout. Richard Hammond hosts in the studio, whilst Amanda Byram is by the side of the course, ready to laugh at Olympic athlete Dean Macey in the mud, or H from Steps getting smacked in the face on the Sucker Punch.

The Qualifier sees someone break the record for the fastest time ever seen on any Total Wipeout. Crash Mountain witnesses even more celebrity smashes and bangs, and Dizzy Dummies whittles the field down to just three. They are the trio to tackle the Wipeout Zone as darkness falls. Who will win the ten thousand pounds for charity, and who will be flying home with egg on their famous face?

Contestants include an accountant, a professor of science and an Obi-Wan Kenobi lookalike.

Contestants include a vicar, a prison manager and a farmer from Glamorgan.

Contestants include a pair of quarrelsome neighbours, a Thai boxer and a police officer.

Contestants include an over-excited trainee maths teacher and an ageing rocker from Kent.

Richard Hammond and Amanda Byram guide 20 Brits through the perilous obstacle course.

Last Chance Saloon

Stand by for foam-padded action. It's another high-octane, low pain threshold edition of crazed knockabout game show Total Wipeout. Richard Hammond, as your host, will be arching an eyebrow at the ludicrous antics of 20 more over-excited contestants, who have thrown caution to the wind - and will have to be cautious if they don't want to be winded - on Argentina's famous Total Wipeout course.

From the side of the course, co-host Amanda Byram will be stifling laughs as contestants bravely tackle the Sucker Punch with added paint power, the brilliantly bouncy Big Red Balls and the disaster waiting to happen that is Double Cross.

Four rounds of torment and terror, mud and mayhem are worth it for one lucky contestant though, as he or she will be crowned the Total Wipeout champion and pocket a cheque for £10,000.

Richard Hammond and co-host Amanda Byram return to guide 20 foolhardy Brits through the biggest and daftest obstacle course in the universe. From giant hammers that smack them in the face to the Shapeshifter, via the Big Red Balls, each contestant braves the Qualifier to attempt qualification for Double Cross.

From there, the field is halved and those 'lucky' enough to make it through to Terror-Go-Round face it head-on in an effort to get to the Wipeout Zone. Darkness, raging torrents and fire bursts lie between the finalists and the chance of winning ten thousand pounds. Who will get their hands on the coveted Total Wipeout trophy?

Hopefuls including a wannabe singer and a tennis coach take on the famous course.

Finalists from across the series return to compete for the title of series champion.

Episode 9

Special programme honouring the heroes of Total Wipeout's fifth series.

Episode 10

Ten celebrities take on one of television's largest and most extreme obstacle courses.

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