Gimme a Break (game show)

Gimme a Break is a British children's television game show. Three series were made and were first aired on the CBBC Channel in 2008 and 2011. It was presented by Jake Humphrey, Kirsten O'Brien and Joe Swash.

Format

The show revolves around kids getting their dream holidays and forcing mum and dad to do what the kids please. It begins with them meeting the presenter and background of the family before moving on to the children guessing what the holiday choices might be using clues. They then pick one of three holidays and pack their parents suitcase before heading off. They then take part in activities in their chosen destination, before moving on to the big prize.

Presenters

Series One was presented by Jake Humphrey and due to his busy schedule with BBC Sport he was unable to return and was replaced by Kirsten O'Brien for Series Two. Series Three was presented by Joe Swash.

Episodes

Series 1

1. The Castellos – Wales: Nina & Simone

2. The Ashams – Greece: Colette & Jem

3. The Dabedeens – Croatia: Tisha & Nisha

4. The Strahans – Devon: Thomas, Fiona & Katherine

5. The Griffins – Caribbean Cruise: Joe & Jack

6. The Rooneys – Jersey: Philippa & Kristin

7. The McKinnons – France Treehouse: Sam & Josh

8. Davina and Jade – Extreme: Jade

9. The Tates – Florida Ranch: Daena & Kealan

10. The Browns – New Forest: Rosie & Elizabeth

11. The Brays – Wales: Jack & Emily

12. Gray Family: Elle & Georgia

13. Brook Family: Joseph, Daniel & Jacob

Series 2

1. Hoyles – Morocco: Grace & Jackson

2. Pearson – Wales: Molly & Louis

3. Shaw – Catalonia: Matt & Jono

4. Sandhu – Scotland: Simran, Parminder & Moneeka

5. Hudson – Sweden: Billy

6. Evan-Lainchbury – Isles of Scilly: Carys & Megan

7. Hassall – Portugal: Ellie & Matt

8. Davies – Cotswolds: Gwyndaf & Dewi

9. Mullaney – Turks and Caicos: Hannah, Louise & Matthew

10. Latham – Sardinia: Jazz & Joe

11. Bishop – Lake District: Conor & Evie

12. Marshall – Finland: Jack & Tom

13. Vasudevan – Switzerland: Olivia, Millie & Martha

Series 3

1. Trivedi Family: Cheyan & Jenna

2. Britner Family: Jake & Laila

3. Williams Family: Candace & Clarke

4. Harris-Willis Family: Callum & Jack

5. Prince-Tappe Family: Aran & Alice

6. Lucas Family: Rachel

7. Scaife Family: Molly & Ally

8. Sims Family: Alannah & Marissa

9. Anderson Family: Lucy, Ellie & William

10. Field Family: Max, Molly & Katie

11. Meeson Family: Alfie & Jesse

12. Perks Family: Beth & Megan

13. Campbell Family: Kaitlyn & Callie

Series guide

External links

BBC children's television shows

2000s British children's television series

2000s British game shows

British children's game shows

2008 British television series debuts