World's Strongest Man 2003


1/6. By Victoria Falls in Zambia, the heart of Africa, six men battle it out over six heats. How will the UK's Adrian Rollinson fare?
2/6. Ex-champion Magnus Samuelsson and five-times Mr Universe Eddy Ellwood are among the six athletes flipping giant tyres, lifting hefty beer barrels and hauling a railway carriage in heat two of the competition. Presented by John Inverdale. With commentary from Paul Dickenson.
3/6. Pulling trains, lifting cars and tackling the mighty Atlas stones are the challenges in round three of the competition.
4/6. The muscle men face walking with anvils, hoisting Atlas stones and steel logs. and squatting with beer barrels.
5/6. The 2001 champion and Britain's 2003 Strongest Man compete in the final heat.
6/6. The climax of the musclebound marathon sees ten bicep-brandishing titans aiming to outdo each other in seven tasks - including the formidable Pillars of Hercules - as they contest this year's title in Zambia. Presented by John Inverdale and former winner Jamie Reeves , with commentary from Paul Dickenson.

Broadcast Saturday 27 December 2003, Sunday 28 December 2003, Monday 29 December 2003, Tuesday 30 December 2003, Wednesday 31 December 2003, Thursday 1 January 2004

Project Type

Outside Broadcast

The Client

BBC One

Role Details

Production Finance Co-ordinator
BBC Events & Food

The Work


Contributors

Presenter: John Inverdale
Director: Claire Popplewell
Producer: Will Clough