The Slammer (2006)

09/22/2006 (EN) • 28m

Overview

The Slammer is a children's talent show that has been broadcasting on BBC One since 22 September 2006. Set in a fictional prison called HM Slammer, this programme follows a variety show format where “prisoners” compete, by performing to an audience, who decide which act should be released. The show is produced by Steve Ryde, who also produced CBBC's Dick and Dom in da Bungalow and Harry Batt. It was based on an item from Dick and Dom called 'The Strangely Talented': a game in which contestants performed their specialised acts in front of the Bungalow Heads to try to win the title of Strangely Talented Champion. The supporting cast of Dick and Dom in da Bungalow all appear in The Slammer. They are Dave Chapman, Ian Kirkby, Lee Barnett and Melvin Odoom.

Top Billed Cast

Ted Robbins

28 Episodes

Dave Chapman

28 Episodes

Ian Kirkby

28 Episodes

Steve Ryde

28 Episodes

Melvin Odoom

28 Episodes


Last Season

Season 2

2008 | 13 Episodes

Series two of The Slammer. Episode 1 ⁕Gabarjobat - Comedy act ⁕Attila Endrész - A skillful balancing act, in which he gets on a 10-foot-tall unicycle, and rides up a system of ramps, and going back down again backwards. ⁕Blackroom Jackson - Blacklight performer ⁕Russian Bar - A superb four-piece act, in which two talented gymnasts perform a range of acrobatics on a flexible vaulting pole, which is about 4 metres long. Two other people hold each end of the pole. This act requires highly skilled acrobats and combines balance beam skills, the rebound tempo skills of trampoline and swing handstand skills. Episode 2 ⁕Ole- Comedy Spanish Musicians ⁕Derek Masters- Escapologist ⁕Aleshin Group - A spectacular performance by a family of outstanding acrobats. ⁕Julie- Acrobat Episode 3 ⁕Tamara Puzanova- Foot Juggler ⁕Duo Magic- Magicians ⁕Pupski - A clever little dog who is not only cute but can perform tricks as well. ⁕The Black Eagles - Acrobats Episode 4 ⁕Timo Marc - Animation Magic ⁕Dennis Teeth- Saw Player ⁕Marck Metrale- Ventriloquist ⁕Jeff Jay Trampoline - Trampolining with a difference: excellent stunts and plenty of laughs at the same time.

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Status

Ended

Network

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Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

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