Robot Wars set for BBC Two return

Steel will collide, more than one will go to battle, released from their shackles and allowed to fight once more – Robot Wars is coming back and it's going to be on BBC Two.

BBC confirmed the news today via their website's Media Centre, with the show making it's return some 10 years after it first aired.

"The iconic entertainment show will return as a 6×60’ series and will feature a new structure with more robots, more battles and more science than ever before.

"The new series includes a raft of technological advances since the show first aired over a decade ago, and viewers can expect to see more innovative fighting machines as teams of amateur roboteers battle it out to win the coveted Robot Wars title." a statement reads.

Glasgow will be the new home of Robot Wars as filming for the new series will take place in a "purpose-built" arena.

Technology has come a long way in the last few years and many viewers are looking forward to see just how the updated Robot Wars show will move into the future – and somebody in particular seems pretty happy to be involved with this revival…

The controller of both BBC Two and BBC Four, Kim Shillinglaw, has responded to the news today. She said: “Robot Wars is an absolute TV classic and I'm thrilled to be updating it for the next generation of viewers.

"With new technological advances making for an even more exciting and immersive experience, this is a fantastic example of the kind of content-rich factual entertainment that BBC Two excels at.”

[BBCMediaCentre]