The Slammer (series 3) facts for kids

The third series of the fun BBC Children's TV show The Slammer first aired on Friday, September 10, 2010. You could watch it from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM on the digital CBBC channel. The Slammer is a show where amazing performers, like magicians and acrobats, try to impress a judge to win their freedom from a pretend prison.

Episodes of The Slammer Series 3

• It's a Puppet - Friday, September 10, 2010, 4:30 PM on CBBC (Episode 1 of 15).

Big changes happen for the Freedom Show when the governor gets a special message.

• Braking In - Friday, September 17, 2010, 4:30 PM on CBBC (Episode 2 of 15).

Who is the exciting new prisoner, Stevie Sparkle? What amazing showbiz act did they do?

Awesome Acts from The Slammer

This series featured many incredible acts. Here are some of the talented performers who appeared:

Amazing Circus and Acrobatic Acts

• Flaming Fun Fire Show - Two expert performers, Johnathan Reynolds and Merlin Bolton-Smith, put on a fiery show. They are masters of pyrotechnics!
• Betty Brawn - An Australian lady who shows off her super strength.
• Alina Eskina - A solo acrobat who spins from a strap. She balances herself using only her neck!
• Millie & Tillie - A duo who perform amazing tricks on a trapeze.
• Trio Micheev Ring - A circus act featuring a ring balanced on a performer's head. An acrobat balances on top of the ring!
• Sasha The Human Frog - A circus act known for an incredible 180-degree leg split.
• Tracy Jones - An aerial artist who performs amazing moves using straps.
• Germain Delbosq - A motorbike foot juggler who juggles with his feet!
• Andrey Averyushkin - A talented juggler who juggles drums.
• Petit Mal - An acrobatic act using bouncy exercise balls.
• The Doktorovs - A duo who perform aerial stunts using straps.
• Vampire Ascendence - A thrilling bungee act.
• Planet Jump Rope - A glow-in-the-dark skipping rope act.
• Madeline the Christmas Fairy - A performer who walks on a tight wire.

Cool Dance and Music Performances

• Bollywood Dreams - A vibrant dance crew performing Bollywood style.
• West End Fever - A group that sings and dances to songs from popular musicals.
• Jukebox Juniors - Young dancers who were finalists on Got To Dance.
• The Zaporozhian Cossack dancers - A UK dance group performing traditional Cossack dances. They include energetic acrobatics!
• Emily Crow - A young freestyle dancer who was a finalist on Got To Dance.
• Roller Chicks - A group of girls who sing while roller skating.
• A Cherry on Top - Energetic Can Can Dancers.
• Bankina - Acrobatic dancers from Colombia.
• Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers - Powerful drummers who put on an amazing show.
• Scales of the Unexpected - A group of singers who perform without instruments (acapella).
• Singa Longa Slammer - The cast of The Slammer singing Christmas songs together.

Fun Comedy and Magic Shows

• Christian Lee - A silent comic magician who performs amazing tricks to music.
• Guy Barrett - An illusionist who performs tricks with a box.
• Take Fat - A funny group of tribute singers.
• Steve Best - A comedian who makes everyone laugh.
• The Showstoppers - An improvised singing group. They sing ideas suggested by the audience!
• Scat Bloke - A singer who performs scatting, a type of vocal jazz.
• Justin M. Monehen - A UK stage magician. He performs amazing body illusions, like making his fingers seem to come off!
• Chris Lynam - A comedian known for his unique style.
• Mr Origami - A comic artist who creates objects from newspaper.
• No Horses, Only Fools - An acrobatic comedy tumbling act.
• Alex Crow - A mind reader who seems to know what you're thinking.
• Marvellous Marvin - A fun character performer.
• K-Slick - A comedy rapper who makes people laugh with his rhymes.
• Potted Panto - A very quick and funny pantomime show.

Unique and Exciting Acts

• Duelling Sabres - A thrilling fighting stunt act.
• 3 Run - A group showing off amazing parkour and free running skills.
• Gandini Jugglers - Performers who juggle clubs with cool LED lights.
• Pro Jump 101 - A crew who perform amazing jumps on bouncy stilts.
• Team Extreme - Inline skaters who perform tricks using ramps.
• Frederico Forte - An opera singer with a powerful voice.
• Globot - A glowing robot who performs with LED dancers.
• String Fever - A unique act featuring cello strings.
• Pyromantic - An aerial act that combines fire with acrobatics.
• James Freedman - Pickpocket - A skilled pickpocket who shows off his amazing speed and cleverness.
• The Silver Dragons - A martial arts crew showing off their skills.
• DJ Woody - A DJ who uses turntables and cool visual effects.
• Woody The One Man Band - A performer who sings and plays many instruments all by himself.
• Jonathan Shotton - An illusionist who performs magic tricks.
• Marc Oberon - A performer who uses LED lights and glow effects in his act.
• Big Ron & The Jigglers - A giant puppet who sings with dancers.
• The Big Bouncers - Jugglers who use very large balls.

Special Episodes

• Highlights Special - This episode showed the best moments and acts from the series.
• Christmas Special - A festive episode with a holiday theme.