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Gladiators Moved to 8 p.m. on BBC One as FA Cup Takes Early Slot

The Aston Villa v Newcastle United broadcast pushes the final heats episode into primetime.

Overview

  • BBC One begins FA Cup coverage at 5:30 p.m. with a 5:45 p.m. kickoff, shifting Gladiators from its usual 5:45 p.m. slot to 8 p.m. tonight.
  • This installment is billed by Radio Times as the last round of the heats, leading into the quarter-finals after five events and the Eliminator.
  • Episode teasers highlight a disputed moment on Crash Course, Apollo’s return to the Duel podium, and a cameo from former referee Mark Clattenburg.
  • The schedule change also moves Casualty to a later 9:45 p.m. slot from its typical 8:30 p.m. start.
  • Gladiator Legend, Matt Morsia, remains out with a bicep tendon injury, with on-air assurance that he is expected to return.