Duncan Dares facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Duncan Dares |
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| Genre | Children's Documentary |
| Presented by | Peter Duncan |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Producer(s) | Roy Thompson (series 1) Rob Benfield (series 2) |
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| Original network | BBC |
| Original release | April 24, 1985 – June 2, 1987 |
Duncan Dares was an exciting children's TV show from BBC Television. It aired between April 24, 1985, and June 2, 1987. The show was all about adventure and trying new, daring things.
The series was hosted by Peter Duncan. He was already well-known from the popular children's show Blue Peter. Peter was famous for his action-packed challenges. Duncan Dares continued this tradition. Each episode featured Peter taking on a new outdoor adventure.
What Was Duncan Dares About?
Duncan Dares showed Peter Duncan trying out different challenging activities. He learned new skills and faced tough situations. The show aimed to inspire viewers to be brave and explore. It was a mix of documentary and adventure.
Adventures in Series 1
The first series of Duncan Dares had six exciting episodes. Roy Thompson produced this series. Peter took on a variety of challenges, from stunts to racing.
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| 1 | 1 | "Stunt Man" | Rob Benfield | 24 April 1985 – 5:10PM | |
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Peter Duncan became a stunt man for a day! He jumped from a 40-foot roof. He also crashed a car and was even set on fire. It was all part of being a "Special Agent Duncan."
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| 2 | 2 | "Dragon Boat Races" | Rob Benfield | 1 May 1985 – 5:05PM | |
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Peter traveled to Hong Kong for dragon boat racing. He trained hard with the North East Amateur Rowing Club. They competed against experienced teams from the Far East.
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| 3 | 3 | "Commando Yomp" | Alex Leger | 8 May 1985 – 5:05PM | |
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Peter joined the Royal Marines for a tough challenge. He took part in a 30-mile speed march. This "Yomp" is a legendary test across rough British countryside.
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| 4 | 4 | "Climber" | Rob Benfield | 15 May 1985 – 5:10PM | |
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Peter tried rock climbing on the Old Man of Stoer. This huge rock is in Britain. He had to swim across icy water to reach it. Everest climber Doug Scott was his guide.
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| 5 | 5 | "Water Beetle" | Rob Benfield | 22 May 1985 – 5:10PM | |
| 6 | 6 | "Tight Rope Walker" | Rob Benfield | 29 May 1985 – 5:10PM | |
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Could Peter become a tightrope walker in six months? He joined a circus to learn. The challenge was to walk across a high wire without a net.
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Adventures in Series 2
The second series also had six exciting episodes. Rob Benfield produced this series. Peter continued to push his limits with new and different dares.
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| 7 | 1 | "Truck Racer" | Rob Benfield | 28 April 1987 – 5:10PM | |
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Peter learned to race huge trucks! He had to master driving a 40-foot trailer. Then he joined top drivers in a 100mph race in France.
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| 8 | 2 | "Firefighter" | Alex Leger | 5 May 1987 – 5:05PM | |
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Peter trained to be a firefighter. He faced challenges like the "towering inferno." He then joined a real fire station on Bonfire Night.
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| 9 | 3 | "Survivor (Part One)" | Alex Leger | 12 May 1987 – 5:05PM | |
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Peter learned survival skills in the wilderness. He joined expert Lofty Wiseman. Peter spent seven days living off the land. He learned how to find food and cross water safely.
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| 10 | 4 | "Survivor (Part Two)" | Alex Leger | 19 May 1987 – 5:05PM | |
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After four days alone, Peter and Lofty Wiseman continued their journey. They marched to the coast for safety. Peter learned to eat limpets and seaweed.
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| 11 | 5 | "Hang Glider Pilot" | Rob Benfield & Alex Leger | 26 May 1987 – 5:10PM | |
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Peter became a hang glider pilot. He flew from the Blorenge, a high site in South Wales. It was a test of courage for his first flight.
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| 12 | 6 | "What Is A Dare?" | Rob Benfield | 2 June 1987 – 5:00PM | |
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Viewers sent in their own dare ideas for Peter. He faced challenges like lying on a bed of nails. He also had a tarantula walk on his chest. This episode showed what viewers thought was truly daring!
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