Sky One is to bring back Saturday night favourite Gladiators hot on the heels of a successful relaunch in the US.
The digital satellite channel will take over Gladiators broadcasting duties from ITV, where the series was a hit for most of the 1990s.
Elisabeth Murdoch's independent production company Shine will produce the show, which will be given a "21st century makeover" and will include "much more exciting and dangerous" contests.
Gladiators is due to return to its traditional Saturday prime time slot later this year.
Rumours are, Ian Wright is being lined up to host the new UK version.
