Crisis Control facts for kids
Crisis Control was an exciting BBC children's game show where young contestants faced big challenges! It was all about solving major world problems in a fun, competitive way.
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What is Crisis Control?
This game show put young people in charge of saving the day. Each episode featured a huge global emergency. Think of things like a giant wave (tsunami), a widespread illness, or a powerful volcano erupting.
How the Game Works
Children on the show played as "cadets." They were split into two teams: the Green Cadets and the Orange Cadets. These teams competed in different tests to earn stars. The goal was to coordinate a rescue mission.
The Control Centre and Challenges
All the action happened from a super high-tech emergency response control centre. This is where the cadets worked together to solve the crisis. The challenges often included a physical activity as the final test.
Who was 'The Commander'?
The show was hosted by a character called 'The Commander'. He was played by an actor named Garry Robson. 'The Commander' guided the cadets through their missions.
Prizes for the Cadets
The winning team of cadets received a special award. It was called 'Crisis Control's ultimate accolade', the Golden Emblem. The team that came in second place got the Silver Emblem.
When was Crisis Control on TV?
Crisis Control was shown on the CBBC Channel. You could watch it on Fridays at 4:30 PM. The show first aired in early 2009. It has not been broadcast again since then.
