BBC Gladiators series 3 - Everything you need to know

The Gladiators are back, bigger and stronger than ever! Bradley and Barney Walsh kick off a brand new series of the iconic competition as a fresh batch of determined Contenders take on the superhuman Gladiators in five energy-sapping events, before going head-to-head in the infamous Eliminator.

Who has the will and the skill to defeat the dreaded Travelator and win a coveted quarter-final spot?

When is Gladiators back on the BBC? What time is it on?

Gladiators returns to iPlayer and BBC One on Saturday 17 January from 5.45pm.

And you can feel the power all over again with Gladiators Series 1 and 2 on BBC iPlayer. 

• Watch Gladiators on BBC iPlayer and add to your Watchlist

Fancy a sneak peek at series 3? You're in luck, because you can watch a teaser for the show below...

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