Gimme a Break (BBC TV series)
Encyclopedia
Gimme a Break is a British
children's television game show. Three series have been made and were first aired on the CBBC Channel
in 2008 and 2009. It has been presented by Jake Humphrey
, Kirsten O'Brien
and Joe Swash
.
and due to his busy schedule with BBC Sport he was unable to return and was replaced by Kirsten O'Brien
for Series Two. Series Three is being presented by Joe Swash
.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
children's television game show. Three series have been made and were first aired on the CBBC Channel
CBBC Channel
CBBC is a BBC television channel aimed at 6 to 12 year olds. It complements the CBBC programming that continues to air on BBC One and BBC Two. Launched on 11 February 2002, it broadcasts from 7am to 7pm on Freeview, cable, IPTV and digital satellite, occupying the same bandwidth as, but a different...
in 2008 and 2009. It has been presented by Jake Humphrey
Jake Humphrey
Jacob John "Jake" Humphrey is an English television presenter, currently best known for his work with BBC Sport, being the youngest ever presenter to host Football Focus, Match of the Day and Final Score. He currently presents the BBC's Formula One coverage and BBC Sports Personality of the Year...
, Kirsten O'Brien
Kirsten O'Brien
Kirsten O'Brien is an English television presenter and stand-up comic.She is known for presenting SMart, and presented Smile and Totally Doctor Who alongside Barney Harwood on CBBC....
and Joe Swash
Joe Swash
Joseph Adam Swash is an English actor and presenter. He once played Mickey Miller in the British television soap opera EastEnders. He is the older brother of Shana Swash, who played his on-screen younger sister Demi Miller until July 2006. He also won the TV reality show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me...
.
Format
The show revolves around kids getting their dream holidays and forcing mum and dad to do what the kids please. It begins with them meeting the presenter and background of the family before moving on to the children guessing what the holiday choices might be using clues. They then pick one of three holidays and pack their parents suitcase before heading off. They then take part in activities in their chosen destination, before moving on to the big prize.Presenters
Series One was presented by Jake HumphreyJake Humphrey
Jacob John "Jake" Humphrey is an English television presenter, currently best known for his work with BBC Sport, being the youngest ever presenter to host Football Focus, Match of the Day and Final Score. He currently presents the BBC's Formula One coverage and BBC Sports Personality of the Year...
and due to his busy schedule with BBC Sport he was unable to return and was replaced by Kirsten O'Brien
Kirsten O'Brien
Kirsten O'Brien is an English television presenter and stand-up comic.She is known for presenting SMart, and presented Smile and Totally Doctor Who alongside Barney Harwood on CBBC....
for Series Two. Series Three is being presented by Joe Swash
Joe Swash
Joseph Adam Swash is an English actor and presenter. He once played Mickey Miller in the British television soap opera EastEnders. He is the older brother of Shana Swash, who played his on-screen younger sister Demi Miller until July 2006. He also won the TV reality show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me...
.
Series guide
| Series | Editions | Start Date | Finish Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 1 | 13 | 20 September 2008 | 13 December 2008 |
| Series 2 | 13 | 19 September 2009 | 12 December 2009 |
| Series 3 | 13 | 27 January 2011 | TBA |