As an avid watcher of the original series of Gladiators in the 90s, I am thrilled that the show has returned to our screens!
Each week I look forward to the next episode, to see how the contenders fare against the Gladiators. Who can hold their ground against Giant on Duel? Who can sprint fast enough to escape Fire when she is Unleashed? Who can dodge a tackle from Fury? Who is talented enough to put Legend in his place? How will they fare on the eliminator - will they make it up the travelator first time?
The Gladiators are certainly formidable opponents; athletes at the peak of fitness, incredible specimens of human beings, determined not only to put on a good show but also to be an inspiration to the next generation.
80 years of Thomas the Tank Engine - and simpler times...
Most people born in the 1980s will be familiar with the character Thomas the Tank Engine. First published in a …