Description
Minnow Films for Channel 4
The toughest show on TV is back. The eighth series is led by an elite team of ex-special forces operators from the UK and US.
Taking the lead this year as Chief DS (directing staff) is Billy Billingham, expert in jungle warfare. He's teamed up with new DS Chris Oliver, who's military experience spans over 16 years, serving all over the globe. He's re-joined by Foxy, and Rudy Reyes from the US. This phase of selection is the most gruelling, and this year the DS have combined their skills and experience in jungle warfare to create the toughest course yet.
The ultimate test of man versus the elements, where everything’s out to kill you. Vietnam is flooded with conflict history and is where the rules of guerrilla warfare were re-written. The conditions can work for or against, push you or break you, but ultimately only the toughest survive.
Ratings:
- Channel 4 (UK) - Season 8 outperformed the slot average by +25% for the 35-54s
- Season 7 launched as #1 programme in its timeslot for young adults
- Another strong performer for young adults, Celebrity SAS 2022 outperformed the slot average by +164%
- Celebrity SAS 2021 outperformed the slot average by +123% for young adults
- Season 6 outperformed the slot average by +40%
- Celebrity SAS 2020 was the #1 programme of the day with shares nearly 3 times the slot norm. Performed especially well for 16-24 females with a 31% share
- Season 5 reached its highest audience ever with 3.2m viewers, 65% above slot norm and #1 in its timeslot for young demos
Awards:
- Grierson Awards 2018 - nominated for Best Constructed Documentary Series