the revival series, with stricter penalties for ducking and crawling under Gladiators, resulting in disqualification. The contenders were also further hindered by protective packs they were required to wear to house camera equipment. In the heats, contenders faced four Gladiators, but from the quarter-finals onwards, this was increased to five and a new unnamed weapon was featured. Hang Tough First appearance: series 1, 1992 – heat 1 Last appearance: series 10, 2009 – “Battle of the Athletes” Contender and Gladiator began on opposite sides of the arena, on raised platforms. Between them hung a grid of suspended rings, similar to gymnastic rings. The contender's objective was to reach the Gladiator's platform within 60 seconds by swinging between the rings, scoring 10 points if successful. The Gladiator meanwhile, swinging in the opposite direction, would attempt to prevent the contender from completing this task, usually by causing the contender to fall from the rings. Contenders were not allowed to try and make a Gladiator fall, or use their feet to impede the Gladiator. If the Gladiator fell, they were not allowed to interfere with the contender again. A contender still scored five points if they were holding unto a red ring within the scoring zone when the time limit expired. Contenders and Gladiators were not allowed to use either headlocks or tickling against each other, even though the latter happened frequently for comedic reasons. The event's signature tune was "Hey Rock n Roll" by Showaddywaddy. If a contender gets eliminated, "Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba is played in the background. Hang Tough returned in the revived series with the same rules and scoring system, but now played above water rather than crash mats. Hit & Run First appearance: series 3, 1994 – heat 5 Last appearance: series 10, 2009 – “The Legends Last Stand” Originally known as Cannonball Run in its road test at the Wembley live shows, the contender had 30 seconds to run back and forth across a suspension bridge, scoring two points for each crossing. Four Gladiators (two on each side of the bridge) attempted to knock the contender off by launching four-foot demolition balls at them. Contenders were forbidden from crawling or moving backwards. The event's signature music was "Hey Rock n Roll" by Showaddywaddy. Hit & Run returned in the revived series. The bridge was suspended above water and the contender had to touch a buzzer located on each