Watch Beat The Ancestors

2013
1 Season

Beat The Ancestors is a thrilling game show produced by Dragonfly Film and Television Productions that involves a team of contestants competing against the ancestors of previous winners. The show tests the physical and mental abilities of the contestants as they compete against the ancestors who are portrayed as larger than life characters.

The show is hosted by comedian and actor Julian Clary who brings an element of humor, wit, and charm to the show. The contestants go through various challenges and tasks that test their stamina, strength, and agility.

In each episode, four contestants take on the challenge of trying to beat the ancestors of previous winners. Each ancestor is a representation of the traditional, ancient, and mystical figures from various cultures around the world. The ancestors are brought to life through high-end costumes, special effects, and CGI technology.

The contestants have to complete different tasks against the ancestors, including physical challenges, puzzles, and mental tests. The ancestors challenge contestants in various categories such as strength, intellect, and agility, ensuring that contestants have to work hard to defeat them.

The contestants are not left without a helping hand on the show, as they are given three lifelines to use throughout the game. These lifelines include a "50-50" where two incorrect answers are removed, "Ask The Ancestors" where the contestants can ask the ancestor for help, and "Double or Nothing" where the contestants can risk everything they have earned in the challenge for a chance to win twice the prize.

At the end of each round, the weakest contestant is eliminated and won't go through to the final round. The final round sees the remaining players compete to win a cash prize. The contestants have to scale a pyramid-shaped structure while being chased by the ancestor. The first contestant to make it to the top of the structure and ring the bell wins the prize money.

With its high-energy challenges and captivating visuals, Beat The Ancestors delivers thrilling entertainment to fans around the world. The show's combination of mind-boggling puzzles, physical gags, and trivia is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

In conclusion, Beat The Ancestors is a unique and entertaining game show that combines physical and mental challenges with the thrill of competition. With unforgettable characters brought to life through state-of-the-art technology, audiences are sure to tune in week after week to see which lucky contestants will beat the ancestors and win the cash prize.

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5. Churchill's Rocket Parachute

October 20, 2013

The team is set to work on the most explosive build - Churchill's Rocket Parachute. During the Second World War, Winston Churchill asked a secret team of scientists to come up with an ingenious way of making supply drops reach the ground quickly and on target. Troops desperately needed ammunition and equipment, and conventional parachute drops were constantly being shot down by the enemy.

4. Gothic Mega Crane

October 13, 2013

The team works on the biggest build of the series - the Gothic Mega Crane. Its invention changed the skylines of Europe, enabling the building of towers higher than the world had ever seen. The team's blueprint is based on the design of the crane that built Salisbury cathedral, the tallest medieval spire in Europe.

3. Flame-Throwing Boat

October 6, 2013

The Byzantine flame-throwing boat once saved the Byzantine Empire from almost certain defeat, but the team is literally playing with fire when they construct it. The wooden boat is highly flammable and they are next to a vat of napalm!

2. Roman War Machine

March 3, 2013

This week, Dick challenges the team to build a Catapulta, one of the most formidable weapons in the Roman arsenal. The Romans spent centuries perfecting their design of this enormous bolt throwing siege engine, and the team has three days to do it. Once proceedings are underway, Dick explains the original machine and reveals, with the aid of CGI, how this impressive weapon changed history.

1. Medieval Machine Gun

February 24, 2013

In this episode, the team sets out to build a medieval machine gun known as a Ribauldequin. The toughest and most dangerous part will be casting the barrels, dealing with molten bronze in excess of 1,000 degrees Centigrade. They are also making bullets and playing with gunpowder. What could possibly go wrong?

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