Quick Summary
Legend steps in to give the Gladiators a motivational team talk, while Sabre unleashes a wave of destruction across the arena. In addition, a brand‑new event is introduced, specifically crafted to test the Contenders to the very edge of their capabilities.
About This Program ✦
This broadcast is an episode of the series, presented as a programme that follows the usual format of the show. It falls under the episode genre and continues the established structure that viewers have come to expect. In this instalment, the character Legend steps up to address the Gladiators, delivering a motivational team talk. Meanwhile, Sabre makes a dramatic entrance, unleashing chaos throughout the arena. The episode also introduces a brand‑new challenge that pushes the Contenders to the very edge of their abilities. The speech from Legend serves as a rallying point for the Gladiators, aiming to boost morale and focus before the upcoming trials. Sabre’s destructive display adds an element of danger and excitement, heightening the tension within the competition space. Finally, the newly revealed event is designed to test the limits of every Contender, demanding both physical endurance and mental resilience. This addition promises to raise the stakes for the participants, ensuring that the forthcoming contests will be especially demanding.
Gladiators broadcasts on BBC Two England at 12:05am, Friday, 30 January 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)


