Episode 3
Britain’s elite skaters go head-to-head in the ultimate Skate-Off, and reputations are laid on the line. With the Olympic qualifiers on the horizon, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
After months of struggling with his triple axel, reigning champion PJ finally has a breakthrough. But there’s little time to celebrate as the British Ice Skating federation announces a Skate-Off to be held for all elite athletes. The most glittering prize on offer is the chance to compete in Germany at the upcoming Olympic qualifier. Only the winner of the Skate-Off will be given the golden opportunity to earn a Team GB spot in Beijing 2022. Hot on PJ’s heels is two-time British champion Graham Newberry. All eyes in the skating world will be glued to these two as they fight it out for the top spot.
After a year of intense training and physio, elite skater Kristen is ready to make her comeback after a spinal injury, and the Skate-Off offers the perfect opportunity to prove her mettle. For this explosive athlete, the balletic demands of the sport are harder to nail than the gravity-defying jumps. Kristen’s main competition is someone who revels in the sequinned elegance of the sport and is famed for her grace and composure on the ice – Nina Povey.
As the Skate-Off approaches, new pair Harry and Lydia are stepping up their training in anticipation of making their debut in front of the British judging community – and first impressions are everything. Harry reveals the disturbing truth about his past experience with an abusive coach, and an injury threatens to derail the pair once again.
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Dave East
The Hated (Skit)
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Rudimental
Waiting All Night (feat. Ella Eyre)
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Executive Producer | Tanya Winston |
Executive Producer | Sarah Spencer |
Series Producer | Sarah Veevers |
Series Producer | Kate Siney |
Series Editor | Martin Fuller |
Production Manager | Paul Evans |
Production Company | Blast! Films |
Broadcasts
- Sat 19 Feb 2022 21:00
- Sun 20 Feb 2022 01:45
- Thu 24 Feb 2022 20:30
- Fri 25 Feb 2022 01:10
- Sat 26 Feb 2022 03:00
- Tue 21 Jun 2022 23:50³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Wed 22 Jun 2022 00:20³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One Wales, Northern Ireland, Wales HD & Northern Ireland HD only
- Sun 17 Jul 2022 02:15
- Mon 18 Jul 2022 02:00
- Tue 11 Oct 2022 20:15
- Thu 22 Dec 2022 03:00
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