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  • 2013-01-07T00:00:00Z
  • 30m
  • 2h 30m (5 episodes)
  • Children, Documentary, Game Show
Jedward's Big Adventure is a children's television programme airing on CBBC. It is hosted by Irish twins Jedward and follows them as they visit various UNESCO historical sites around the United Kingdom. Each teaming up with celebrity guests, the twins are tasked with learning as much about each site as possible, before leading a tour of real tourists and passing on what they've learnt.

5 episodes

Season Premiere

2013-01-07T00:00:00Z

2x01 Thames

Season Premiere

2x01 Thames

  • 2013-01-07T00:00:00Z30m

The twins arrive in London and are taken on a trip down the River Thames where they are told about the species that live in the river. Following this, they visit The Monument and learn about the Great Fire of London. After learning facts about the display of decapitated heads of criminals and being shown Cleopatras Needle, the twins are then shown Tower Bridge and learn about its history and construction. John and Ed scored 27 points, while Edward and Richard scored 12.

Winners: John and Ed, who won a ride on a speed boat on the River Thames

Forfeit: Edward and Richard had to do the fish slaping dance

2013-01-08T00:00:00Z

2x02 Duxford

2x02 Duxford

  • 2013-01-08T00:00:00Z30m

The boys arrive at the Imperial War Museum Duxford and are first shown Battle of Britain planes including a replica Spitfire by expert Carl Warner. They then learn about Air-raid shelters used during The Blitz. They are shown into the old Operations Room and learn about how defence operations were planned they also learn about American war planes such as Sally B, a Flying Fortress and about how American culture came to Britain in the form of the Jitterbug. They are shown a Lancaster Bomber and learn about the bouncing bomb before finally learning about the Special Operations Executive. John and Naveed scored 35, while Edward and Katie scored 29.

Winners: John and Naveed, who won a flight in a war plane.

Forfeit: Edward and Katie had to stay in a dark bomb shelter while wearing WW2 gas masks,

2013-01-09T00:00:00Z

2x03 Greenwich

2x03 Greenwich

  • 2013-01-09T00:00:00Z30m

The boys arrive at Greenwich. They first visit the Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College and learn all about Admiral Nelson. They then move on to the Queen's House, where they are taught about Baroque music. Then then go on to learn about James I and the introduction of the Union Flag. They are taken to see the Cutty Sark and learn about the conditions on board. Next they go to the Meridian Line before finally learning about the Solar System at Greenwich Observatory .John and Stacey scored 63, while Edward and Shannon scored 45.

Winners: John and Stacey, who won a Stargazing experience.

Forfeit: Edward and Shannon, who were drenched in cold tea.

2013-01-10T00:00:00Z

2x04 Cheddar Gorge

2x04 Cheddar Gorge

  • 2013-01-10T00:00:00Z30m

The boys arrive at Cheddar and begin with a bus tour through Cheddar Gorge where they learn some basic facts and about the wildlife that lives there. They then visit Gough's Cave where they are taught about stalactites and stalagmites, before being shown the remains of Cheddar Man. They are also told about cannabalism at the time. Next they are shown survival techniques of cavemen, such as the use of flint and how to make fire. Finally they are shown how given a brief history of cheese and how it is made. John and Jamie scored 47 points, while Edward and Kieron scored 44.

Winners: John and Jamie

Forfeit: Edward and Kieron, who had to ride in a zorb filled with curds and whey

2013-01-11T00:00:00Z

2x05 Orkney

2x05 Orkney

  • 2013-01-11T00:00:00Z30m

Jedward visit Orkney

Winners: Edward and Sonali

Forfeit: John and Barney, who were covered in treacle, flour and cornflakes

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