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Distraction

2003 - 2010

Episode 1

8th October 2010
Episode 1
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.

Episode 2

8th October 2010
Episode 2
Can four contestants rise above distraction caused by bubble machines, mousetrap buzzers and some unusual piercings?

Episode 3

9th October 2010
Episode 3
Jimmy Carr hosts a game show that tests the contestants' physical endurance and mental strength with a host of fiendish challenges.

Episode 4

9th October 2010
Episode 4
Jimmy Carr tests the endurance of four more brave contestants as they try to avoid being driven to distraction.

Episode 5

9th October 2010
Episode 5
Electric shocks, burning money and edible snails are among the bizarre distractions created to throw this week's contestants off their stride.

Episode 6

9th October 2010
Episode 6
Wrestlers, pigeons, buzzers... the combination is more than enough to put four contestants of their game.

Episode 7

15th October 2010
Episode 7
Nudity, cactus buzzers and the Platter of Doom are just some of the surprises endured by the brave contestants.

Episode 8

15th October 2010
Episode 8
Can another batch of contestants rise above the trivial distraction caused by bubble machines and electrocution?

Episode 106

15th March 2005
Episode 9
No overview available.

Episode 112

22nd March 2005
Episode 10
No overview available.

Episode 111

29th March 2005
Episode 11
No overview available.

Episode 102

5th April 2005
Episode 12
No overview available.
Top Cast
Writer
Jim Muir
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.

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Channel 4
Channel 4
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