This action-packed ITV game show from Thames Television ran for four series between 1987 and 1991, with a rotating presenter each year.
The tournament featured four international teams – Great Britain (Red), USA (Yellow), Holland (Blue) and Australasia (Green) – competing for the trophy over a tight three-programme structure, featuring dangerous land, air, and water relays – such as jet skis, buggies, and assault courses.
Each country’s team included adventure sports specialists, stunt professionals, and extreme sports athletes, including motocross champions, skydivers, powerboat racers, and world-class water skiers.
The competitions were accompanied by race commentary from sports broadcaster Martin Tyler (with Simon Reed taking over commentary duties for the ‘Alpine Challenge’ in series 4).
Richard Madeley presented the first series (1987). He was succeeded by former star of The Professionals Martin Shaw (1988), Alison Holloway (1989 and 1990), and Scotsman Ross King (1991).
Presenters
Richard Madeley
Martin Shaw
Alison Holloway
Ross King Commentary
Martin Tyler
Simon Reed
The tournament featured four international teams – Great Britain (Red), USA (Yellow), Holland (Blue) and Australasia (Green) – competing for the trophy over a tight three-programme structure, featuring dangerous land, air, and water relays – such as jet skis, buggies, and assault courses.
Each country’s team included adventure sports specialists, stunt professionals, and extreme sports athletes, including motocross champions, skydivers, powerboat racers, and world-class water skiers.
Richard Madeley presented the first series (1987). He was succeeded by former star of The Professionals Martin Shaw (1988), Alison Holloway (1989 and 1990), and Scotsman Ross King (1991).
