Robot Wars

Robot Wars (2016-2017)

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40 teams of amateur robot fighting enthusiasts battle it out over a series of rounds in a huge purpose-built arena aiming to become the Robot Wars Champion.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 19:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 6
Season 3Episode 660 min

Episode 6

The Grand Final begins with the biggest battle in Robot Wars history, the Ten Robot Rumble!

All second and third place robots from the heats will be given one last chance to battle it out in a ten-way, no time limit, last robot standing, fight to the death - with the winner securing the Wildcard and last spot in the Grand Final.

The teams will need to have their wits about them as they try to avoid deadly arena hazards and menacing House Robots, along with nine other competitors.

Once the carnage of the Robot Rumble is over there are two brutal group battles, followed by the knockout rounds leading up to the Robot Wars Grand Final.

Who will be crowned the Robot Wars Champion? Let battle commence!

Dec 3, 2017

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E06Episode 6Dec 3, 2017
S03E05Episode 5Nov 26, 2017
S03E04Episode 4Nov 12, 2017
S03E03Episode 3Nov 5, 2017
S03E02Episode 2Oct 29, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Robot Wars premiere?

The first episode of "Robot Wars" aired on BBC Two on July 24, 2016.

How many teams competed in the first season of Robot Wars?

40 teams competed in the first season of "Robot Wars" in 2016.

Who hosted Robot Wars in 2016?

Dara O'Briain and Angela Scanlon were the presenters for the 2016 season of "Robot Wars."

Which team won the 2016 Robot Wars championship?

Team Carbide won the championship of the 2016 season of "Robot Wars."

How many battles were in the Grand Final of Robot Wars 2016?

The Grand Final of the 2016 season of "Robot Wars" had three battles.

Who made up the judging panel on Robot Wars in 2016?

The judging panel for the 2016 season of "Robot Wars" consisted of Professor Noel Sharkey, Professor Sethu Vijayakumar, and Dr. Lucy Rogers.

What was the prize for winning Robot Wars in 2016?

The winner of the 2016 season of "Robot Wars" received a trophy and bragging rights.

What was the format for Robot Wars in 2016?

In the 2016 season of "Robot Wars," robots faced off against each other in a single-elimination knockout tournament format.

How long was each battle in Robot Wars in 2016?

Battles in the 2016 season of "Robot Wars" were three minutes long.

How were robots eliminated from Robot Wars in 2016?

In the 2016 season of "Robot Wars," robots were eliminated from the competition by being knocked out, immobilized, or set on fire.

What was the House Robot Rebellion in Robot Wars 2016?

The House Robot Rebellion was a special episode of the 2016 season of "Robot Wars" where four teams of contestants attempted to take down the show's house robots in a series of battles.

Cast

Dara Ó Briain

Dara Ó Briain

plays himself
Jonathan Pearce

Jonathan Pearce

voices himself
Angela Scanlon

Angela Scanlon

plays herself
Professor Noel Sharkey

Professor Noel Sharkey

plays himself
Professor Sethu Vijayakumar

Professor Sethu Vijayakumar

plays himself
Doctor Lucy Rogers

Doctor Lucy Rogers

plays herself
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Characters

Presenter

Presenter

played by Dara Ó Briain
Commentator

Commentator

voiced by Jonathan Pearce
Presenter

Presenter

played by Angela Scanlon
Judge

Judge

played by Professor Noel Sharkey
Judge

Judge

played by Professor Sethu Vijayakumar
Judge

Judge

played by Doctor Lucy Rogers
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Also known as

  • Robot Wars: World Series
  • Robot Wars: Battle of the Stars

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