I remember watching some of it when I was younger. Then it made me want to run and climb and try stupid things, like roll around in a huge plastic ball like a gerbil.
A word of apology to British Dopers-if this was to return anywhere, I wouldn’t have guessed the U.K. Australia, perhaps. Unitards and England don’t immediately leap together in my mind. Anyone going to check it out? This article is certainly enthusiastic, if perhaps too enthusiastic.
I watched it.
It was pleasant viewing and stuck to the previous format (e.g. Gladiator - ready!; ‘Hang Tough’ and ‘Duel’ challenges; the Travelator.)
Australia is about to relaunch (again).
This page from Gladiators breaks down the 12 different national series over the years.
Never a fan but I did greatly enjoy making up Gladiator names for people - like Gasbag and Ashtray.
Your instincts are correct. Australia brought it back too.
Wolf, Cobra and John Fashanu