Scrapheap Challenge

★ 6.1 /10 19 votes

April 12, 1998 - June 27, 2010 12 Seasons 165 Episodes 52 min Ended

Overview

Scrapheap Challenge is an engineering game show produced by RDF Media and broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom. In the show, teams of contestants had 10 hours in which to build a working machine that could do a specific task, using materials available in a scrapheap. The format was exported to the United States, where it was known as Junkyard Wars. The US show was also produced by RDF Media, and was originally shown on The Learning Channel. Repeats have aired on another Discovery network, the Science Channel.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1998 • 8 Episodes

Season 2

1999 • 7 Episodes

Season 3

2000 • 11 Episodes

Season 4

2001 • 14 Episodes

Season 5

2002 • 14 Episodes

Season 6

2003 • 14 Episodes

Season 7

2004 • 16 Episodes

Season 8

2005 • 16 Episodes

Season 9

2007 • 16 Episodes

Season 10

2008 • 17 Episodes

Season 11

2009 • 20 Episodes

Season 12

12 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    Channel 4
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.1/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United Kingdom
                                

Cast & Crew

Robert Llewellyn

Lisa Rogers

Dick Strawbridge

Dave Price

Self

Helen Czerski

Herself - Contestant

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scrapheap Challenge about?

Scrapheap Challenge is an engineering game show produced by RDF Media and broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom. In the show, teams of contestants had 10 hours in...

How many seasons does Scrapheap Challenge have?

Scrapheap Challenge has 12 seasons with 165 episodes.

When did Scrapheap Challenge premiere?

Scrapheap Challenge premiered on April 12, 1998.

Is Scrapheap Challenge still running?

No, Scrapheap Challenge has ended. The final episode aired on June 27, 2010.

Where can I watch Scrapheap Challenge?

Scrapheap Challenge originally aired on Channel 4. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of Scrapheap Challenge?

Scrapheap Challenge has a rating of 6.1/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is Scrapheap Challenge?

Scrapheap Challenge is classified as Reality, Action & Adventure.