Romesh and Tom Take Takeshi's Castle - Season 1
After 34 years away, Takeshi's Castle is back! Tom Davis and Romesh Ranganathan have answered the call, guiding fans through some of the most formidable obstacles in television history. 100 brave warriors will need to be strong of mind, body and soul to stand any hope of penetrating the walls of Count Takeshi and claim a prize of 1 million yen!
Romesh and Tom Take Takeshi's Castle: Season 1 - 8 Episode s
1x1 - Episode 1
August 30, 2023
100 competitors begin their assault against the first of Count Takeshi's mighty generals; Lord Ueda San. Standing in their way are 7 obstacles, starting with Border Wall Crossing, Stepping Stones and Beach Boys and Girls.
1x2 - Episode 2
August 30, 2023
The attacking army concludes it's battle with the formidable Lord Ueda San. They must overcome Strong Arm, The Devil's Domain and Flying Mushroom, before confronting Ueda himself in the debut of Takeshi's Castle's fiendish new endgame.
1x3 - Episode 3
August 30, 2023
A fresh army of attackers test their might against the second of Count Takeshi's defenders; the most emminent Princess Watanabe. This time, the obstacles standing in their way are Border Wall Crossing, Block Block and Now You See Me Now You Don't. With Romesh and Tom still reeling from the capture of Captain Curtains, a legendary hero from battles past will lead the charge once more.
1x4 - Episode 4
August 30, 2023
The attackers conclude their assault on the castle of Princess Watanabe. Anyone who thinks themselves strong enough to confront her in the endgame will first have to take on The Strait of Gibraltar, Bridge Over The Battlefield and the return of a bonafide Takeshi classic: The Wall To Freedom. Romesh starts to find cracks in Tom's relationship with Takeshi.
1x5 - Episode 5
August 30, 2023
Standing in the way of a new batch of warriors is Count Takeshi's third and final general; Lord Ichikawa. Do the attacking army have what it takes to conquer Border Wall Crossing, Attack From Right To Left and Flying Mushroom? Captain Curtains and General Tani hope to gain an advantage by recruiting a legion of attackers from overseas (Tom can't understand why they didn't ask him and Romesh).
1x6 - Episode 6
August 30, 2023
Romesh and Tom preside over the final push on Lord Ichikawa's castle and with only a handful of successes in the last episode, the attacking army need a miracle to have any hope of victory. What warriors remain will have to overcome Stepping Stones, Star-Bowling, Block Block and of course, the toughest endgame ever devised; Yabusame.
1x7 - Episode 7
August 30, 2023
The series' best warriors assault the most formidable fortress of all: that of Count Takeshi himself. Romesh and Tom call the action as they take on supercharged versions of earlier rounds, including Super Border Wall Crossing, Super Stepping Stones Strait of Gibraltar and Super Beach Boys and Girls. With dissent spreading, an act of betrayal could finally tip the balance in the attackers' favour.
1x8 - Episode 8
August 30, 2023
Excitement in the booth has reached fever pitch as Romesh and Tom present the concluding episode of Takeshi's Castle. Featuring Super Devil's Domain, Super Bridge Over The Battlefield, Chance In The Mud and Super Strong Arm Attack From Right To Left. If any of the attacking army make it all the way to the Castle's gates they better watch out - Takeshi has one final ace up his sleeve.