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Gimme a Break

All Episodes 2008 - 2011

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  • 2008-09-19T23:00:00Z
  • 30m
  • 19h 30m (39 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
Gimme a Break is a British children's television game show. Three series have been made and were first aired on the CBBC Channel in 2008 and 2009. It has been presented by Jake Humphrey, Kirsten O'Brien and Joe Swash.

39 episodes

Series Premiere

2008-09-19T23:00:00Z

1x01 The Castellos - Wales

Series Premiere

1x01 The Castellos - Wales

  • 2008-09-19T23:00:00Z30m

Nina and Simone Castello have three trips to choose from. They pick their favourite and decide the holiday rules, making the decisions their parents would normally make on holiday. At the end of the break, the kids have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat. If they get it wrong, the parents win the treat instead.

2008-09-26T23:00:00Z

1x02 The Ashams - Greece

1x02 The Ashams - Greece

  • 2008-09-26T23:00:00Z30m

Colette and Jem Asham have three trips to choose from. They pick their favourite and decide the holiday rules, making the decisions their parents would normally make on holiday. At the end of the break the kids have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat. If they get it wrong the parents win the treat instead.

2008-10-03T23:00:00Z

1x03 The Dabedeens - Croatia

1x03 The Dabedeens - Croatia

  • 2008-10-03T23:00:00Z30m

Yotisha and Ronisha have three awesome trips to choose from. They pick their favourite one and set the Holiday Rules, assuming complete control and making all the decisions that their parents would normally make on holiday. At the end of the break the kids have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat. If they get it wrong the parents win the treat instead!

2008-10-10T23:00:00Z

1x04 The Strahans - Devon

1x04 The Strahans - Devon

  • 2008-10-10T23:00:00Z30m

This time it's Thomas, Fiona and Katherine's turn. They have three awesome trips to choose from and must pick their favourite one and decide the holiday rules. They assume complete control, making all the decisions that their parents would normally make on holiday. At the end of the break the kids have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat. If they get it wrong the parents win the treat instead!

1x05 The Griffins - Caribbean Cruise

  • 2008-10-17T23:00:00Z30m

Joe and Jack have three awesome trips to choose from. They pick their favourite one and decide the Holiday Rules, assuming complete control and making all of the decisions that their parents would normally make on holiday. At the end of the break the kids have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat. If they get it wrong, the parents win the treat instead!

2008-10-24T23:00:00Z

1x06 The Rooneys - Jersey

1x06 The Rooneys - Jersey

  • 2008-10-24T23:00:00Z30m

Phillippa and Kristin have three awesome trips to choose from. They pick their favourite and decide the holiday rules, assuming complete control, making the decisions that their parents would normally make on holiday. At the end of the break the kids have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat. If they get it wrong the parents win the treat instead.

1x07 The McKinnons - France Treehouse

  • 2008-11-01T00:00:00Z30m

Sam and Josh have three awesome trips to choose from. They pick their favourite and decide the holiday rules, assuming complete control and making the decisions that their parents would normally make on holiday. At the end of the break, the kids have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat. If they get it wrong, the parents win the treat instead.

2008-11-08T00:00:00Z

1x08 Davina and Jade - Extreme

1x08 Davina and Jade - Extreme

  • 2008-11-08T00:00:00Z30m

Jade has three awesome trips to choose from. She picks her favourite and decides the holiday rules, assuming complete control and making the decisions that mum Davina would normally make on holiday. At the end of the break, Jade has to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat. If she gets it wrong, her mum wins the treat instead.

2008-11-15T00:00:00Z

1x09 The Tates - Florida Ranch

1x09 The Tates - Florida Ranch

  • 2008-11-15T00:00:00Z30m

This time it is Kealan and Daena's turn. They have three trips to choose from; they pick their favourite one and decide the Holiday Rules. They assume complete control, making all the decisions that their parents would normally make on holiday. At the end of the break the kids have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat. If they get it wrong the parents win the treat instead.

2008-11-22T00:00:00Z

1x10 The Browns - New Forest

1x10 The Browns - New Forest

  • 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z30m

It is Thomas, Fiona and Katherine's turn. With three trips to choose from, they pick their favourite one and decide on the holiday rules. They assume complete control, making the decisions that their parents would normally make on holiday. At the end of the break, the kids have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat. If they get it wrong, the parents win the treat instead.

2008-11-29T00:00:00Z

1x11 The Brays - Wales

1x11 The Brays - Wales

  • 2008-11-29T00:00:00Z30m

It's Jack and Emily's turn. They have three trips to choose from, they pick their favourite one and decide the holiday rules. They assume complete control, making the decisions that their parents would normally make on holiday. At the end of the break, the kids have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat. If they get it wrong, the parents win the treat instead.

2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

1x12 Gray Family

1x12 Gray Family

  • 2008-12-06T00:00:00Z30m

It's Ellie's turn with the help of her friend Georgia. They have three trips to choose from, they pick their favourite one and decide the holiday rules. They assume complete control, making the decisions that their parents would normally make on holiday. At the end of the break, the kids have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat. If they get it wrong, the parents win the treat instead.

2008-12-13T00:00:00Z

1x13 Brook Family - Iceland

1x13 Brook Family - Iceland

  • 2008-12-13T00:00:00Z30m

It is Joseph, Daniel and Jacob's turn. They have three trips to choose from, they pick their favourite one and decide the holiday rules. They assume complete control, making the decisions that their parents would normally make on holiday. At the end of the break, the kids have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat. If they get it wrong, the parents win the treat instead.

Season Premiere

2009-09-18T23:00:00Z

2x01 Hoyles - Morocco

Season Premiere

2x01 Hoyles - Morocco

  • 2009-09-18T23:00:00Z30m

On Grace and Jackson's family break, they usually have to go on boring walks and watch their Dad pose on the beach. Not this time, as they choose the break, set the rules and even pack the bags. At the end of the show, they get the chance to win an amazing final treat but if they fail to answer the questions correctly, the grown-ups could walk away with the prize!

2009-09-25T23:00:00Z

2x02 Pearson - Wales

2x02 Pearson - Wales

  • 2009-09-25T23:00:00Z30m

Bored of having the exact same break every year, Molly and Louis send parents power packing and take control of the family holiday. Will Mum and stepdad Pete be able to abide by the kids' rules when boredom and beaches in Corfu are traded for adrenalin-fuelled action in Wales? Plus, in a final nail-biting quiz, will it be Mum and Pete, or Molly and Louis who win that one final special treat?

2009-10-02T23:00:00Z

2x03 Shaw - Catalonia

2x03 Shaw - Catalonia

  • 2009-10-02T23:00:00Z30m

Matthew and Jonathan are tired of Mum organising everything and bored by Dad's habit of always reading books. This time they get to choose the holiday and make all the decisions that Mum and Dad usually make. Will Mum and Dad cope with not being charge? At the end of the break, the boys have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat. If they get it wrong, their parents win the treat instead!

2009-10-09T23:00:00Z

2x04 Sandhu - Scotland

2x04 Sandhu - Scotland

  • 2009-10-09T23:00:00Z30m

Simran, Parminder and Moneeka are fed up with their family holidays and want a change. They have three action-packed trips to choose from; they pick their favourite one and decide the family rules. They are completely in control; will Mum and Dad be able to cope? At the end of the break, the girls have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat. If they get them wrong, their parents win the treat instead!

2009-10-16T23:00:00Z

2x05 Hudson - Sweden

2x05 Hudson - Sweden

  • 2009-10-16T23:00:00Z30m

Billy's Dad used to love adventurous holidays but now all he wants to do is relax, so Billy picks the action-packed holiday of his dreams. Will his Dad love it or hate it and who will win the final treat up for grabs at the end of the show?

Sisters Megan and Carys make the most of being in control of the family holiday. They are bored of sunbathing and historical sightseeing and want to do something different. They have three great breaks to choose from, but will Mum and Sara be able to cope with their decision? And once they are away and Megan and Carys are in charge, will Mum and Sara be able to face their fears and abide by the kids' rules? And who will win the exclusive treat at the end of the holiday?

2009-10-31T00:00:00Z

2x07 Hassall - Portugal

2x07 Hassall - Portugal

  • 2009-10-31T00:00:00Z30m

Ellie and Matt are fed up with sight-seeing and visiting museums on their family holidays. Now they are in charge and looking for an adventure. They have three brilliant breaks to choose from and have to make what could be the biggest decision of their lives so far. Mum and Dad are school teachers and are used to setting the rules, but this time it's Ellie and Matt's chance to lay down the law. Will the parents be taught a lasting lesson about what makes an awesome break? To top it all off, Ellie and Matt get the chance to play for an amazing treat. But if they lose, their parents enjoy the treat instead.

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

2x08 Davies - Cotswolds

2x08 Davies - Cotswolds

  • 2009-11-07T00:00:00Z30m

Dewi and Gwyndaf take their water-hating, glamorous mum away. They have three awesome breaks to choose from and will make the decisions that mum usually makes, because they are in charge. Will mum be able to cope? Who will win the exclusive treat at the end of the holiday?

2x09 Mullaney - Turks and Caicos

  • 2009-11-14T00:00:00Z30m

The Mullaney triplets are fed up with their family holidays and want some adventure. Hannah, Matthew and Louise have three action-packed trips to choose from. Will they pick surfing, scuba diving or mountaineering? Being in control of the family break also means they have to set down holiday rules for Mum and Dad to follow. After an action-packed break, the triplets have the chance to win one last amazing treat. All they need to do is pass a quiz; if they fail it, Mum and Dad will be enjoying the treat instead.

2009-11-21T00:00:00Z

2x10 Latham - Sardinia

2x10 Latham - Sardinia

  • 2009-11-21T00:00:00Z30m

Jazz and Joe are fed up with their family breaks feeling like extra school. They have three breaks to choose from and they make sure they pick one where there are no museums, no art galleries and no learning! How will their mum react when she finds out what's in store, and will she be able to stick to the rules set by the kids? At the end of the show they will get the chance to win an amazing final treat, but if they fail to answer the questions correctly, Mum will walk away with the prize!

2009-11-28T00:00:00Z

2x11 Bishop - Lake District

2x11 Bishop - Lake District

  • 2009-11-28T00:00:00Z30m

Adrenalin seekers Conor and Evie want to take their history-loving parents somewhere where they can't bore them with historical facts. Will mum and dad cope with the kids in charge? At the end of the break the boys have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat. If they get them wrong, their parents win the treat instead.

2009-12-05T00:00:00Z

2x12 Marshall - Finland

2x12 Marshall - Finland

  • 2009-12-05T00:00:00Z30m

Series in which kids take control of the family break, making the decisions that mum and dad usually make on holiday. Jack and Tom want their parents to have some fun. They are bored of mum teaching all the time. There's lots of laughter along the way as the boys have plenty of tricks up their sleeve. At the end of the break the boys have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat, but if they get them wrong their parents win the treat instead.

2009-12-12T00:00:00Z

2x13 Vasudevan - Switzerland

2x13 Vasudevan - Switzerland

  • 2009-12-12T00:00:00Z30m

Series in which kids take control of the family break, making the decisions that mum and dad usually make on holiday. It's Olivia, Martha and Camilla's turn. The girls are bored of Mum never joining in and Dad's obsession with gadgets but now they're in charge. They have three awesome breaks to choose from and once they're on holiday, they get to make all the decisions Mum and Dad usually make. Will Mum be able to face her fears and will Dad cope without his mobile phone? At the end of the break, there is one final treat to play for, but if the girls get the questions wrong, Mum and Dad walk away with the prize!

Season Premiere

2011-01-27T00:00:00Z

3x01 Trivedi Family

Season Premiere

3x01 Trivedi Family

  • 2011-01-27T00:00:00Z30m

Chey and Jenna are bored of sightseeing on their holidays and want their dad to join in more. This break, they get to pick where they're going, pack mum and dad's suitcase and set some holiday rules. At the end of the break Chey and Jenna have to answer two out of three questions correctly to win a fantastic souvenir, or mum and dad will win it instead.

2011-02-03T00:00:00Z

3x02 Britner Family

3x02 Britner Family

  • 2011-02-03T00:00:00Z30m

Jake and Laila get the chance to pick from two exciting holiday choices, pack for Mum and Dad and set some family rules. Will Mum be able to do her make-up in just five minutes and will Dad manage to last the whole break without sending any text messages? At the end of the trip, Jake and Laila have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic souvenir. If they get them wrong, Mum and Dad will win it instead.

2011-02-10T00:00:00Z

3x03 Williams Family

3x03 Williams Family

  • 2011-02-10T00:00:00Z30m

Clarke and Candace are bored of their technology-mad dad using his laptop on holiday, and their museum-loving mum trying to educate them. On this holiday, they get to pick where they go, what to pack and set the rules. At the end of the trip Clarke and Candace have to answer two out of three questions correctly to win a fantastic souvenir but if they get them wrong, their mum and dad win it instead.

2011-02-17T00:00:00Z

3x04 Harris-Willis Family

3x04 Harris-Willis Family

  • 2011-02-17T00:00:00Z30m

Eight-year-old twins Callum and Jack want to turn the tables on Mum. So for this holiday they get to pick where they are going, decide what to pack and they come up with rules that Mum has to abide by. Will Mum join in all the activities or risk getting a consequence? At the end of the break the boys have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic souvenir, but get them wrong and Mum wins instead.

2011-02-24T00:00:00Z

3x05 Prince-Tappe Family

3x05 Prince-Tappe Family

  • 2011-02-24T00:00:00Z30m

Aran and Alice want to take their technology-loving parents on a holiday where they won't always be working or on their mobile phones. So on this break they get to choose the destination, pack the suitcase and set the holiday rules. At the end of the break Aran and Alice have to answer two out of three questions correctly to win a fantastic souvenir, otherwise Mum and Dad will win it instead.

2011-03-03T00:00:00Z

3x06 Lucas Family

3x06 Lucas Family

  • 2011-03-03T00:00:00Z30m

Rachel thinks holidays with her dad should be more activity-packed. She thinks he spends too long in bed and wants him to get up as early as she does. Will Dad get over his fear of cold water and animals, and which break will Rachel choose? At the end of the trip Rachel has to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat, but get them wrong and Dad wins the treat instead.

2011-03-10T00:00:00Z

3x07 Scaife Family

3x07 Scaife Family

  • 2011-03-10T00:00:00Z30m

Ally and Molly have had enough of being told when they have to go to bed on holiday, so this time they are in charge! They pick the destination, pack the bags and set the holiday rules. At the end of the break the girls have to answer two out of three questions correctly to win a fantastic souvenir, otherwise Mum and Dad will win it instead.

2011-03-17T00:00:00Z

3x08 Sims Family

3x08 Sims Family

  • 2011-03-17T00:00:00Z30m

Alannah and Marissa are bored of their usual family holidays. They don't like being woken up by Mum's singing or having to keep stopping for a tea break! So for this holiday they are in charge. At the end of the break the girls have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic souvenir, but get them wrong and their mum wins instead.

2011-03-24T00:00:00Z

3x09 Anderson Family

3x09 Anderson Family

  • 2011-03-24T00:00:00Z30m

Lucy, Ellie and William are bored of being told to eat healthy food on holiday, so on this trip they get to reverse the roles and decide what Mum and Dad have to eat! They also set the rules, pack the suitcase and pick the holiday destination. At the end of the break Lucy, Ellie and William have to answer two out of three questions correctly to win a fantastic souvenir, otherwise Mum and Dad will win it instead.

2011-03-30T23:00:00Z

3x10 Field Family

3x10 Field Family

  • 2011-03-30T23:00:00Z30m

Max, Molly and Katie have had enough of their caravan and are fed up with constantly being photographed on their holidays, so on this break they get to take charge - starting with the packing! At the end of the trip they have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic souvenir, but if they get them wrong Mum and Dad will win the souvenir instead.

2011-03-13T00:00:00Z

3x11 Meeson Family

3x11 Meeson Family

  • 2011-03-13T00:00:00Z30m

Alfie and Jesse have had enough of being told when they have to go to bed on holiday, so this time they are in charge. They pick the destination, pack the bags and set the holiday rules. At the end of the break the boys have to answer two out of three questions correctly to win a fantastic souvenir, otherwise Mum and Dad will win it instead.

2011-03-20T00:00:00Z

3x12 Perks Family

3x12 Perks Family

  • 2011-03-20T00:00:00Z30m

Megan and Beth want to inject some fun into their holidays and stop their book-loving parents from always taking them to France. But will they be able to prevent Dad wandering off and Mum telling them to tidy up? At the end of the break the girls have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic treat, but if they get them wrong, Mum and Dad will win the treat instead.

2011-03-27T00:00:00Z

3x13 Campbell Family

3x13 Campbell Family

  • 2011-03-27T00:00:00Z30m

Callie and Kaitlyn don't want to go on another rainy camping holiday so this time they get to choose where to go. What will Mum and Dad think about the clothes they've packed for them and will they stick to the rules they've set? At the end of the break the girls have to answer two out of three questions correctly in order to win a fantastic souvenir, but get them wrong and Mum and Dad win the souvenir instead.

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