Mentorn Scotland, part of the Tinopolis Group, has been commissioned by BBC Two to produce a new series of Robot Wars.
“Robot Wars is an absolute TV classic and I’m thrilled to be updating it for the next generation of viewers. With new technological advances making for an even more exciting and immersive experience, this is a fantastic example of the kind of content-rich factual entertainment that BBC Two excels at.” Kim Shillinglaw, Controller of BBC Two and BBC Four commented.
“Bringing back Robot Wars to our screens is hugely exciting. Its return will see new and improved robots, with extraordinary innovation and power in these updated machines – it promises to be quite the competition.” Chris Brogden, Creative Director of Entertainment at Tinopolis commented
Mr. Brogden explained that the show will be recorded in a new purpose-built fighting arena in Glasgow, allowing viewers to get even closer to the action, with state-of-the-art cameras capturing all the action. Adding that there will be a 6×60’ series and will feature a new structure with more robots, more battles and more science than ever before. As teams of amateur roboteers battle it out to win the coveted Robot Wars title.
“The redeveloped Robot Wars proved compelling, offering a mix of real people, real passion and raw power. It is remarkable to see how much more powerful these robots have become since the series last aired, with battles now staged in an arena that is literally bullet proof. And yet, the show is still fundamentally driven by the eccentricity of the brilliant brains behind the machines. We are excited to bring this clever new incarnation not only to an audience who loved the original but also to those who may be discovering it for the first time.” Alan Tyler, BBC Acting Controller of Entertainment Commissioning commented.