Total Wipeout (2009)

About Total Wipeout

“Total Wipeout,” a British game show released in 2009, featured competitors attempting to go through a giant obstacle course in order to win a cash prize. The program was known for its slapstick comedy, with participants often comically failing at the various challenges. This led to hilarious pratfalls and notorious wipeouts. The show was a commentary on athletic competition shows, reconfiguring them in a humorous and frenetic style.

Making / Production

The show was produced by Initial (a subsidiary of Endemol UK) and filmed in Argentina. Hosted by Richard Hammond on BBC One, the episodes were typically one hour long. Co-host Amanda Byram interacted with the contestants on the ground in Argentina, while Hammond provided commentary from a UK-based studio.

Actors

• Richard Hammond - Served as the commentator for the TV series. Hammond used his dry wit and sharp commentary to deliver most of the humor in the program.
• Amanda Byram - She played the role of a co-host, providing on-the-ground interaction with the participants during the competition. Byram's charm and charisma added a unique dimension to the show.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• While the show was British, it was shot on a large course in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• Despite the physical nature of the competition, no competitor suffered serious injuries during the production of the show.
• The obstacle course was recreated in various forms in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Awards

To the best of our knowledge, Total Wipeout did not receive any specific television awards. However, the program did enjoy high viewership and received wide acclaim for its unique, comedic approach to the game show genre.

Quotes

• "They've fallen in the water!" - Richard Hammond
• "Welcome to the craziest, most phenomenal obstacle course in the world!" - Amanda Byram

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's theme is a high-energy, lighthearted tune that perfectly encapsulates the entertainment of the show.
• Many of the action sequences were set to popular music of the day to heighten the excitement and humor of the situations.