Distraction
2003 · 2 seasons · 26 episodes · Ended · Channel 4
Reality
Distraction is a game show that aired on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom from 31 October 2003 to 11 June 2004. Presented by comedian Jimmy Carr, the show involves contestants answering questions while being distracted in various bizarre, painful and humiliating ways. Carr is aided by "distractors", who as the name suggests, attempt to distract the contestants painfully or emotionally. Examples include losing contestants, nudists, creepy carny guys, tattoo/piercing experts, professional wrestlers, midgets, Roller Derby girls, professional hockey players, professional volleyball players, paintball players, and a large bouncer-type male nicknamed "Tiny". Occasionally, a number of female assistants helped with some of the distractions; depending on the stunt being played, they could be referred to as "Jimmy's interns", "farmer girls", "schoolgirls" or "ammo ladies." A quiz book, featuring most of the distractions seen on the show, was released by Carlton Books in late 2004.
Episodes
- S01E01Episode 12010-10-0830m
In the opening show, the four volunteers must avoid being distracted by a food cannon - and by the dubious antics of several middle-aged nudes.
- S01E02Episode 22010-10-0830m
Can four contestants rise above distraction caused by bubble machines, mousetrap buzzers and some unusual piercings?
- S01E03Episode 32010-10-0930m
Jimmy Carr hosts a game show that tests the contestants' physical endurance and mental strength with a host of fiendish challenges.
- S01E04Episode 42010-10-0930m
Jimmy Carr tests the endurance of four more brave contestants as they try to avoid being driven to distraction.
- S01E05Episode 52010-10-0930m
Electric shocks, burning money and edible snails are among the bizarre distractions created to throw this week's contestants off their stride.
- S01E06Episode 62010-10-0930m
Wrestlers, pigeons, buzzers... the combination is more than enough to put four contestants of their game.
- S01E07Episode 72010-10-1530m
Nudity, cactus buzzers and the Platter of Doom are just some of the surprises endured by the brave contestants.
- S01E08Episode 82010-10-1530m
Can another batch of contestants rise above the trivial distraction caused by bubble machines and electrocution?
- S01E09Episode 1062005-03-1530m
- S01E10Episode 1122005-03-2230m
- S01E11Episode 1112005-03-2930m
- S01E12Episode 1022005-04-0530m
