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Series one of The Slammer
The Slammer
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...

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Episode 1

Horn-O-Phone
Iona- a contortionist who also appeared on Britain's Got Talent
Britain's Got Talent
Britain's Got Talent is a British television talent show competition which started in June 2007 and originated from the Got Talent series. The show is produced by FremantleMedia's TalkbackThames and Simon Cowell's production company SYCOtv. The show is broadcast on ITV in Britain and TV3 in Ireland...
Pete And Titch- Peter explains he’s had several unsuccessful attempts to get a slot on the Freedom Show, but when someone drops out his chance finally arises, but it doesn't go down too well with the audience.
Acromaniacs (winner) - Acrobats in an assortment of costumes, including one dressed as Batman. They perform a comedy acrobat routine.

Episode 2

Daniel Magness- performs tricks with a football and a bicycle. His act culminates in balancing a bicycle on his nose!
Mr. Methane- an unusual act: Mr. Methane holds his microphone to his bottom, and breaks wind in time to a recording of "The Blue Danube"
Bharvini- a young girl who performs an Indian styled dance.
Keith Harris and Orville (winner)- The famous duo perform a comedy routine which involves Keith gaining Orville’s voice and Orville gaining Keith’s voice.

Episode 3

Asher Tea
Fraser Hooper the clown- a clown whose act involves a member of the audience; he uses their finger to pick his nose, amongst other things.
Beatbox Unorthodox (winner) - a human beatboxer
David and Dania's quick change act- the duo magically change their outfits. In their short slot, David wears three different outfits, whilst Dania changes so many times we lose count.

Episode 4

Les Bubb
Les Bubb
-Career:Les Bubb who was born in Liverpool, started his miming career way back in 1982, where he performed in pubs and cabaret clubs.He got his big break in 1988, after appearing on Jim Davidson Introduces: New Entertainers, Friday Night Live twice, and on the kids' show Going Live!, all of which...

-a mime act.
Professor Bum's Story Machine- Professor Ivor Harry Bum and his assistant Doctor Willy Wee are children's entertainers, who perform with the help of their story machine. The act consists of asking a member of the audience to pick a word from a dictionary, and then making an entire story out of that word. The word is "ranch", and the duo tell the story together, saying alternate words.
Kris Kremo (winner)
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain- perform a cover version of the Automatic
The Automatic
The Automatic , are a Welsh rock band. The band is composed of Robin Hawkins on vocals, bass and synthesizers, James Frost on guitar, synthesizers, backing vocals and occasional bass, Iwan Griffiths on drums and Paul Mullen on vocals, guitar and synthesizer - since 2007...

's hit "Monster".

Episode 5

Jana Roberts the hula hooper
Salah the bodypopper
Jon Hicks- the world's fastest artist
Alesha Dixon
Alesha Dixon
Alesha Anjanette Dixon is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model and television personality. She first found fame in the all-female R&B trio Mis-Teeq, however, the trio separated in 2005 and Dixon continued pursuing her music career as a solo artist, signing to Polydor Records...

- the former singer with R"n" B group Mis-Teeq, performs her solo single "Knock Down".(winner)

Episode 6 (Halloween Special)

Dr. Bunhead
The Skeleton Crew- a rock group dressed as skeletons.
Scott Penrose and Aila
Betty Curse (winner)- rock group dressed in Goth style.

Episode 7

Physical Jerks
Leo the Unicyclist
McFly (winner)- performed their single "Star Girl".
Bruce Airhead- a very unusual act. Performs from inside a giant green rubber ball- he dances with the ball covering his face and his whole body, to Lou Bega's party classic, "Mambo No.5". At the end, the rubber ball bursts (after the infamous countdown from Thunderbirds), and he appears dressed in a Superman outfit.

Episode 8

Donelda & Biba- Donelda, a dog trainer, and her dog Biba, perform tricks for the audience.
Sam Sam, The Bubble Man (winner)-A man who performs stunts with bubbles. His act included creating a bubble big enough for a volunteer from the audience to stand in.
Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue (Oxford University)
Out of the Blue is an all-male a cappella group at University of Oxford in England. The student-run group sings an eclectic mix of songs, focusing on covers of modern rock and pop hits....

- Out of the Blue are a vocal group dressed in blue suits, hence their name, and who also appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2011.
Hellcat McSavage- Hellcat McSavage is a character included in the episode’s story, played by Tim Healy
Tim Healy (actor)
Timothy Malcolm Healy is an English actor. He is best known for playing Dennis Patterson in the television series Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. He is married to the actress Denise Welch.-Career:...

. He is a real criminal, not an entertainer, who tricked his way into the Slammer. He attempts to learn magic in order to perform in the Freedom Show, depriving Peter Nokio of his much-coveted slot. He performs one card trick and leaves. He scores badly so should stay, but Peter Nokio reveals his true identity to the governor, and he is sent packing.

Episode 9

Shaun Walsh-an audience member who steps in when Melvin Odoom gets stage fright (in the episode’s story). He sings the Jackson Five song "Rockin' Robin
Rockin' Robin (song)
This article is about the song. For the wrestler, see Rockin' Robin ."Rockin' Robin" is a song written by Leon René under the pseudonym Jimmie Thomas and recorded by Bobby Day in 1958. It was Day's only hit single, becoming a number-two hit on the Billboard Hot 100...

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Mat Ricardo
Rob Alton (winner)
The Governor

Episode 10

Flawless (winner)- dance act, also performed on Britain's Got talent.
Stephen Mulhern
Stephen Mulhern
Stephen Daniel Mulhern is a British TV presenter, entertainer, and former magician. He began presenting in the studio on CITV in May 1998 and became a leading presenter until he left in August 2002. He has presented a number of shows, including SMTV Live, Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown and...

and the Crow Twins- the popular magician/ entertainer performed a contortion act, aided by the Crow Twins
Showaddywaddy
Showaddywaddy
Showaddywaddy are a 1970s pop group from Leicester, England. They specialised in revivals of hit songs from the 1950s and early 1960s, and dressed as Teddy Boys.-History:...

- the famous '80s band.
Hui Ling Zhu- an oriental artist who spins cloths on her feet and hands.

Episode 11

The Human Slinky- a man dressed as a gigantic rainbow slinky. He performs a dance routine to Jamelia's "Beware of The Dog". He only reveals his face after he has finished performing.
Two's company -an impressionist duo. During their short slot, they impersonate Dr. Who and Rose Tyler, Charlotte Church, Catherine Tate, and Professor Snape.
Juggler Jam (winner)
Solid Feet

Episode 12

Rhys Darby- a comedian who's routine consists of funny sound effects, such as a helicopter, a jet pack, and a robot.
Angie Mackman - Hulahooper
Alan & Jimmy
Joe Hearson (winner)- a nine-year old boy who sings and plays (on his ukulele) "Leaning On A Lamppost", in classic George Formby style.

Episode 13

The Magnets
The Twins
Big Howard and Little Howard (these two went on to star in their own show Little Howard's Big Question
Little Howard's Big Question
Little Howard's Big Question is a 2009–11 BBC One/CBBC children's edutainment programme starring Howard Read as Big Howard and his six-year-old animated friend, Little Howard. The programme was first broadcast on 8 January 2009, running for a series of 13 episodes...

, possibly implying they were released from the slammer through some means)
Uno Lanka (winner)

Episode 14 (Christmas Special)

Yo Yo People
Bobby Badfingers- snaps his fingers in time to the tune of a song called "Here Comes Snappy Clause".
Feeding The Fish Feeding the Fish- A group of jugglers with high-tech clubs that change colours. They stand on each other's shoulders whilst juggling!
Outrage (winner)- a junior rock band, who perform a rock version of "Santa Clause Is Coming To Town”

Episode 15 (New Year’s Special Compilation)

The Acromaniacs
Rob Alton, BMX Master
Bhavini, Bollywood Dancer
Kris Kremo, Master Juggler
Flawless
Shaun Walsh
Bruce Airhead
Valentin, The Human Slinky
McFly
David & Dania's Quick Change Act

External links

The Slammer fan site at Da Bungalow Online

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