Notices

TV Chat Chat about anything else on TV not covered by the other forums in this category.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 21-03-2017, 06:00 PM #201
Shaun's Avatar
Shaun Shaun is offline
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 106,245

Favourites (more):
BB2023: Yinrun
RPDR UK 2: Tayce


Shaun Shaun is offline
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Shaun's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 106,245

Favourites (more):
BB2023: Yinrun
RPDR UK 2: Tayce


Default

Yeah that was a good final. I think something needs to be done about the spinner bots though because like you say they're just causing irreperable damage by the 3rd head to head. Especially when some of the teams - like Aftershock and Carbide - seem to play dirty and just rip the competition to bits so they're guaranteed the final win. Can tell its pissing off other teams as well.

But I just don't see a huge amount of sport in fights that last for 10 seconds because someone's spent the most money on the fastest weapon.
__________________
Spoiler:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Saph View Post
You're giving me a million reasons about a million reasons

Shaun is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 23-03-2017, 10:44 PM #202
James's Avatar
James James is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 28,098


James James is offline
Senior Member
James's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 28,098


Default

I do enjoy the destruction the spinners bring to the arena though.
James is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 26-03-2017, 12:18 PM #203
BigSister's Avatar
BigSister BigSister is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Accrington- Lancashire
Posts: 33,561

Favourites (more):
CBB18: Ricky Norwood
Strictly 2016: Greg Rutherford


BigSister BigSister is offline
Senior Member
BigSister's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Accrington- Lancashire
Posts: 33,561

Favourites (more):
CBB18: Ricky Norwood
Strictly 2016: Greg Rutherford


Default

Am pretty annoyed that the PR for the final has said who wins each heat so now I know all the winners.
__________________




Founder of the Hate Louis Walsh Fanclub
Founder of the Glyn fanclub
Member 15 of the Luke fanclub
member 34 of the kat fanclub
member 11 of the rex fanclub
Member of the rachel fanclub
BigSister is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 26-03-2017, 09:47 PM #204
Shaun's Avatar
Shaun Shaun is offline
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 106,245

Favourites (more):
BB2023: Yinrun
RPDR UK 2: Tayce


Shaun Shaun is offline
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Shaun's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 106,245

Favourites (more):
BB2023: Yinrun
RPDR UK 2: Tayce


Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Shaun View Post
I think something needs to be done about the spinner bots though
As if by magic, all 4 of tonight's head to head robots are spinners
__________________
Spoiler:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Saph View Post
You're giving me a million reasons about a million reasons

Shaun is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 26-03-2017, 10:34 PM #205
reece(:'s Avatar
reece(: reece(: is offline
♡☯♡☮♡☯♡☮♡
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: England
Posts: 79,886

Favourites (more):
RPDR UK 2: Bimini Bon Boulash
BBUSA22: Janelle


reece(: reece(: is offline
♡☯♡☮♡☯♡☮♡
reece(:'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: England
Posts: 79,886

Favourites (more):
RPDR UK 2: Bimini Bon Boulash
BBUSA22: Janelle


Default

Bringing Wyrm back.. what an utter waste of time
__________________

Spoiler:

reece(: is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 26-03-2017, 10:42 PM #206
reece(:'s Avatar
reece(: reece(: is offline
♡☯♡☮♡☯♡☮♡
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: England
Posts: 79,886

Favourites (more):
RPDR UK 2: Bimini Bon Boulash
BBUSA22: Janelle


reece(: reece(: is offline
♡☯♡☮♡☯♡☮♡
reece(:'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: England
Posts: 79,886

Favourites (more):
RPDR UK 2: Bimini Bon Boulash
BBUSA22: Janelle


Default

Mess at them throwing the robot in the bin
__________________

Spoiler:

reece(: is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 27-03-2017, 05:21 AM #207
Shaun's Avatar
Shaun Shaun is offline
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 106,245

Favourites (more):
BB2023: Yinrun
RPDR UK 2: Tayce


Shaun Shaun is offline
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Shaun's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 106,245

Favourites (more):
BB2023: Yinrun
RPDR UK 2: Tayce


Default

Poor supernova </3 one of the more stylish and long running spinners but can never quite get it right.

Hope pulsar aren't the wildcard because it's probably the most unreliable letdown on the show
__________________
Spoiler:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Saph View Post
You're giving me a million reasons about a million reasons

Shaun is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 30-03-2017, 06:25 PM #208
BigSister's Avatar
BigSister BigSister is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Accrington- Lancashire
Posts: 33,561

Favourites (more):
CBB18: Ricky Norwood
Strictly 2016: Greg Rutherford


BigSister BigSister is offline
Senior Member
BigSister's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Accrington- Lancashire
Posts: 33,561

Favourites (more):
CBB18: Ricky Norwood
Strictly 2016: Greg Rutherford


Default

They edited the PR now as they pushed the final back a week because of golf
This weeks looks good though Apollo vs Carbide again
__________________




Founder of the Hate Louis Walsh Fanclub
Founder of the Glyn fanclub
Member 15 of the Luke fanclub
member 34 of the kat fanclub
member 11 of the rex fanclub
Member of the rachel fanclub
BigSister is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 30-03-2017, 06:51 PM #209
Shaun's Avatar
Shaun Shaun is offline
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 106,245

Favourites (more):
BB2023: Yinrun
RPDR UK 2: Tayce


Shaun Shaun is offline
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Shaun's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 106,245

Favourites (more):
BB2023: Yinrun
RPDR UK 2: Tayce


Default

Yeah it seems a bit unfair though that the two finalists are now in the same heat
__________________
Spoiler:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Saph View Post
You're giving me a million reasons about a million reasons

Shaun is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 31-03-2017, 01:04 AM #210
James's Avatar
James James is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 28,098


James James is offline
Senior Member
James's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 28,098


Default

The channel Spike is showing the US version, Battlebots. I watched it last week and the UK Razer team were on it with another robot.
James is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 16-04-2017, 11:59 PM #211
James's Avatar
James James is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 28,098


James James is offline
Senior Member
James's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 28,098


Default

Good final. Just finished watching it
James is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 17-04-2017, 05:37 PM #212
reece(:'s Avatar
reece(: reece(: is offline
♡☯♡☮♡☯♡☮♡
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: England
Posts: 79,886

Favourites (more):
RPDR UK 2: Bimini Bon Boulash
BBUSA22: Janelle


reece(: reece(: is offline
♡☯♡☮♡☯♡☮♡
reece(:'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: England
Posts: 79,886

Favourites (more):
RPDR UK 2: Bimini Bon Boulash
BBUSA22: Janelle


Default

Aftershock vs Eruption was great
__________________

Spoiler:

reece(: is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 17-04-2017, 10:09 PM #213
BigSister's Avatar
BigSister BigSister is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Accrington- Lancashire
Posts: 33,561

Favourites (more):
CBB18: Ricky Norwood
Strictly 2016: Greg Rutherford


BigSister BigSister is offline
Senior Member
BigSister's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Accrington- Lancashire
Posts: 33,561

Favourites (more):
CBB18: Ricky Norwood
Strictly 2016: Greg Rutherford


Default

Enjoyed the final and even though probably the right robot won I liked Eruption as well
__________________




Founder of the Hate Louis Walsh Fanclub
Founder of the Glyn fanclub
Member 15 of the Luke fanclub
member 34 of the kat fanclub
member 11 of the rex fanclub
Member of the rachel fanclub
BigSister is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 17-04-2017, 10:22 PM #214
James's Avatar
James James is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 28,098


James James is offline
Senior Member
James's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 28,098


Default

They are recording a new series in May.

Quote:
ROBOT WARS
Location

Robot Wars Arena
Unit G2, Westway Park, Porterfield Road, Renfrew, Glasgow, PA4 8DJ
Getting there:
Maps

Recording in Glasgow.

ROBOT WARS IS BACK! Join hosts Dara O Briain and Angela Scanlon at the live recordings of this legendary BBC show.

Taking place in the purpose-built fighting arena in Glasgow, get up close to the action as teams of roboteers from across the world battle it out to win the coveted Robot Wars title.

More brilliant robots, amazing battles and of course those awesome House Robots!


AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Thursday 11th May - shows at 9:30am, 1:45pm
Friday 12th May - shows at 8:30am
Monday 15th May - shows at 8:30am, 1:50pm
Wednesday 17th May - doors open at 8:00am


Each session lasts approximately 3-4 hours. Parking available on site for ticket-holders. Food and drink are available to purchase on site.

Due to the nature of the event, the working environment and the long recording days we don’t recommend bringing young children to sit in the audience. However Robot Wars is a family show and we do welcome children accompanied by a responsible adult. Please be aware that the event will be loud, there will be use of smoke, sparks and flashing lights so the responsible adults must be confident that their children will not be distressed in this environment. If a member of production is concerned about any member of the audience they may be asked to leave the audience seating area. Children under 16 must be accompanied by at least one adult in the party.
http://lostintv.com/tv-show?id=860
James is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 18-04-2017, 01:52 AM #215
Shaun's Avatar
Shaun Shaun is offline
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 106,245

Favourites (more):
BB2023: Yinrun
RPDR UK 2: Tayce


Shaun Shaun is offline
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Shaun's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 106,245

Favourites (more):
BB2023: Yinrun
RPDR UK 2: Tayce


Default

Although the final was predictable there were some great fights inbetween the instant KOs... Eruption are great. Just really wish there was more competition that could go either way rather than "whichever one gets flung across the arena and has their motors fail first, loses".
__________________
Spoiler:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Saph View Post
You're giving me a million reasons about a million reasons

Shaun is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 29-10-2017, 07:48 PM #216
reece(:'s Avatar
reece(: reece(: is offline
♡☯♡☮♡☯♡☮♡
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: England
Posts: 79,886

Favourites (more):
RPDR UK 2: Bimini Bon Boulash
BBUSA22: Janelle


reece(: reece(: is offline
♡☯♡☮♡☯♡☮♡
reece(:'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: England
Posts: 79,886

Favourites (more):
RPDR UK 2: Bimini Bon Boulash
BBUSA22: Janelle


Default

Apparently this is back on
__________________

Spoiler:

reece(: is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 29-10-2017, 07:49 PM #217
Shaun's Avatar
Shaun Shaun is offline
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 106,245

Favourites (more):
BB2023: Yinrun
RPDR UK 2: Tayce


Shaun Shaun is offline
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Shaun's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 106,245

Favourites (more):
BB2023: Yinrun
RPDR UK 2: Tayce


Default

Yeah I meant to bump this last week

Behemoth finally winning a heat <3
__________________
Spoiler:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Saph View Post
You're giving me a million reasons about a million reasons

Shaun is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 01-11-2017, 07:05 PM #218
Shaun's Avatar
Shaun Shaun is offline
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 106,245

Favourites (more):
BB2023: Yinrun
RPDR UK 2: Tayce


Shaun Shaun is offline
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Shaun's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 106,245

Favourites (more):
BB2023: Yinrun
RPDR UK 2: Tayce


Default

I was about to say Carbide and Gabriel being both in the same opening heat seems a little unfair given their successful histories but oh wow it made for an entertaining one

Edit: Eruption AND Aftershock too?!
__________________
Spoiler:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Saph View Post
You're giving me a million reasons about a million reasons


Last edited by Shaun; 01-11-2017 at 07:11 PM.
Shaun is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 11-12-2017, 05:04 AM #219
Shaun's Avatar
Shaun Shaun is offline
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 106,245

Favourites (more):
BB2023: Yinrun
RPDR UK 2: Tayce


Shaun Shaun is offline
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Shaun's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 106,245

Favourites (more):
BB2023: Yinrun
RPDR UK 2: Tayce


Default

Just watched the series final what a run of fights.

Eruption worthy winners so happy Carbide have retired for good as well, so bored of their 10 second wins.

Happy Behemoth did so well, and surprised by Nuts! The 10-man battle was great but confusing.
__________________
Spoiler:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Saph View Post
You're giving me a million reasons about a million reasons

Shaun is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 17-03-2018, 06:40 PM #220
James's Avatar
James James is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 28,098


James James is offline
Senior Member
James's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 28,098


Default

I've just read that the series is not being renewed.

Quote:
Robot Wars has been axed by the BBC again
1 hour ago


Robot Wars has been axed by the BBC for a second time.

The show featuring duelling robots was rebooted on BBC Two in 2016 and ran for three series.

Presented by Dara Ó Briain and Angela Scanlon since its return, it is to be scrapped to "make room for new shows", the BBC said.

Soon after the announcement the hashtag #BringBackRobotWars started trending on social media.
Skip Twitter post by @UKRobotWars

Sad to confirm the BBC’s decision to de-activate our House Robots. A huge thank you to Dara & Angela, our brilliant judges Noel, Lucy & Sethu, all of the amazing teams and most of all...you for joining us on this amazing robot smashing adventure. #BringBackRobotWars #RobotWars
— Robot Wars (@UKRobotWars) March 16, 2018
Report

End of Twitter post by @UKRobotWars

Fans of the show were truly gutted, including BBC Radio 1's Chris Stark.
Skip Twitter post by @Chris_Stark

Noooooooooooooo ��
— Chris Stark (@Chris_Stark) March 16, 2018
Report

End of Twitter post by @Chris_Stark

A BBC spokesman said, "We are very proud of Robot Wars and would like to thank Mentorn Media, the presenters Dara Ó Briain and Angela Scanlon, and all those involved in the last three series.

"However, in order to create room for new shows it won't be returning to BBC Two."
Skip Twitter post by @bbcpress

We are very proud of #RobotWars and would like to thank @MentornMedia, the presenters @DaraOBriain and @AngelaScanlon, and all those involved in the last three series. However, in order to create room for new shows it won't be returning to @BBCTwo.
— BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) March 16, 2018
Report

End of Twitter post by @bbcpress

Robot Wars was originally broadcast on the BBC from 1998 until 2003, then on Channel 5 until 2004.

It had a peak audience of six million viewers in the UK during the late 1990s and became a worldwide success, showing in 45 countries including the United States, Australia, Canada, China, India, Germany and Italy.

After being axed, it came back to the BBC in 2016.

The series sees teams of roboteers, both amateur and professional, battle their home-constructed robots against each other in an arena.

Earlier series included assault and trial courses for competing robots.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43442628
James is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 17-03-2018, 09:22 PM #221
James's Avatar
James James is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 28,098


James James is offline
Senior Member
James's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 28,098


Default

I have to admit I didn't get round to watching the last series.
James is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 17-03-2018, 11:05 PM #222
BigSister's Avatar
BigSister BigSister is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Accrington- Lancashire
Posts: 33,561

Favourites (more):
CBB18: Ricky Norwood
Strictly 2016: Greg Rutherford


BigSister BigSister is offline
Senior Member
BigSister's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Accrington- Lancashire
Posts: 33,561

Favourites (more):
CBB18: Ricky Norwood
Strictly 2016: Greg Rutherford


Default

sad to see it go I thought it was a good revival and kept to the original format while adding intresting new formats like the 10 robot battle
__________________




Founder of the Hate Louis Walsh Fanclub
Founder of the Glyn fanclub
Member 15 of the Luke fanclub
member 34 of the kat fanclub
member 11 of the rex fanclub
Member of the rachel fanclub
BigSister is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

Bookmark/share this topic

Tags
24th, 8pm, bbc2, bbc2hd, dara, july, merged, obriain, present, reactivates, robit, robot, sundays, wars

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 12:16 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
 

About Us ThisisBigBrother.com

"Big Brother and UK Television Forum. Est. 2001"

 

© 2023
no new posts