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{{Short description|British children's game show}}
{{Infobox Television
{{About|the British TV series|other TV series|Trapped (disambiguation)}}
| show_name = Trapped!
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| image = [[File:Trapped! title card.jpg|250px]]
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| caption = ''Trapped!'' title card.
{{Infobox television
| format = [[Children]]'s [[Game show]]
| picture_format = [[16:9]]
| image = Trapped! title card.jpg
| runtime = 30 minutes
| alt_name = Trapped!: Ever After <small>(2010)</small>
| creator =
| caption = Titlecard
| presenter = [[Simon Greenall]]<br/><small>(The Caretaker: All series)</small>
| genre = Children's television series
| producer = Rob Hyde
| director = James Morgan
| writer = Carl Carter and Tony Cooke
| creator = Rob Hyde
| presenter = [[Simon Greenall]]
| narrated = [[Eve Karpf]]<br/><small>(The Voice: Series 1)</small><br/>[[Faith Brown]]<br/><small>(The Voice: Series 2 and 3)</small><br/>[[Georgia Hamilton]]<br/><small>(The Voice: Series 4 - present)</small><br/>[[Olly Pike]]<br/><small>(Wiley Sneak)</small>
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| channel = [[BBC One]]<br/><small>(Series 1)</small><br/>[[CBBC Channel]] and [[BBC One]]<br/><small>(Series 2 - present)</small>
* [[Simon Greenall]]
| first_aired = 28 September 2007&ndash;present
* [[Eve Karpf]]
| last_aired =
* [[Faith Brown]]
| num_series = 3
* [[Olly Pike]]
| num_episodes = 39
* Helen Evans
| country = {{UK}}
}}
| related =
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
| num_series = 4
| num_episodes = 52
| company = CBBC Production
| runtime = 25 minutes per episode (approx.)
| channel = [[BBC One]] <small>(28 September - 21 December 2007)</small><br />[[CBBC Channel]] <small>(10 July 2008 - 4 November 2010)</small>
| first_aired = {{Start date|2007|9|28|df=yes}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2010|11|4|df=yes}}
}}
}}


'''''Trapped!''''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] television children's game show that has broadcasted for [[CBBC]] since 28 September, 2007.
'''''Trapped!''''' (known only in its final series as '''''Trapped!: Ever After''''') is a British [[Children's television series|children's]] [[dark fantasy]]-themed adventure [[game show]] that was first shown on [[BBC]] channels from 28 September 2007 through to 4 November 2010.


==Format==
== Plot ==
The show is set in a dark, six-floor fictional tower with windows which, from the opening titles, is situated on a small island in the middle of the open sea. Every episode is introduced by "The [[Property caretaker|Caretaker]]" (played by [[Simon Greenall]]), a male world traveller who only came there for one good night's sleep, but he was imprisoned there by "The Voice" (performed by [[Eve Karpf]] in series 1 and [[Faith Brown]] from series 2 onward). To eventually earn his freedom, the Caretaker must trap as many children (referred to in the programme as "Unfortunates") as the Voice personally deems worthy.<ref>{{Citation |title=Trapped! Full Episode - Series 1, Episode 1 (Poplar) [CBBC, 2007] {{!}} TTV |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DLY9_5lNS4 |access-date=2023-01-01 |language=en}}
Each episode of ''Trapped!'' features six children—known as "Unfortunates"—who are assigned a series of tasks by a character known only as "The Voice". Set on the floors of a 5-story "Tower", with a game on each level, the Unfortunates are given one task per floor to complete in a set amount of time. Before each task, The Voice chooses one of the Unfortunates to be "the Saboteur", who then has to try and sabotage the task without being detected in order to advance to the next floor and become a step closer to leaving the Tower. When relaying her decision about whom she has chosen to be the Saboteur, The Voice talks secretively to her chosen Unfortunate through their "whisperclip" - an earpiece adorned with a stylised gold batwing - to ensure the other players do not hear who has been selected. Throughout each task, The Voice guides the Saboteur via the "whisperclip", advising them of the best way to successfully sabotage each task.


'''Caretaker''': "I only came here for a nights kip hundreds of years ago, but I've been trapped here ever since! The Voice caught me. She is a cruel mistress. I've never seen her, but you can always hear her, "talking in your noise-hole." She's promised to (eventually) let me go, but '''only''' if I help her trap as many Unfortunates as possible, in the Tower."
Regardless of the outcome, at the end of each task, the Unfortunates are asked to cast a vote for who they think was the Saboteur. If the task is passed, the Saboteur is automatically trapped on that particular floor of the Tower. If the task is failed, the Unfortunate who accumulates the most votes is "trapped". If the voting is tied after a failed task, the Unfortunates with the most votes get to draw straws (small metal bars of varying lengths stored in an hexagonal box) to determine who will stay and who will pass; the one who draws the shortest straw remains behind. The Voice then tells the Unfortunates who the "real Saboteur" actually was.


''These lines were sometimes present in series 1, after the contestants "entered the tower", having been introduced by the caretaker while wincing them up via "The Cage", but before the caretaker explained the rules of the show.''</ref>
This format continues throughout, until the penultimate floor, where the final two Unfortunates compete in a "Fight for Freedom" as The Voice alternately asks them a series of questions about their time in the Tower. The Unfortunate who answers the most questions correctly is awarded a key and is then allowed to leave. Only one Unfortunate can leave the Tower per episode.


Six human children compete on each episode and are brought to the tower by another captive, "Wiley Sneak" (physically portrayed by [[Olly Pike]]). Locked in a [[Elevator|lift]]-like cage and winced up by The Caretaker via a simple wheel and pully system, the children begin at the top of the [[tower]] and must journey down to the bottom; one child is eliminated or "trapped" on each floor, and the last one remaining receives the "Key of Freedom" and escapes. Sequestered in the [[attic]] of the tower, Caretaker occasionally offers English commentary and instructions while viewing the events through his "Watch Tank," a large and delicate globe mounted within a frame that gives a 360° overhead view of the relevant portion of the tower.
==Main characters==
===The Caretaker===
The Caretaker is the host/presenter character, played by [[Simon Greenall]]. He provides links between games and introduces each game with a voice over while another character, Wiley Sneak, provides a visual demonstration. The Caretaker is also trapped, and has been there for a very long time (in one episode he mentions being around in [[1604]], in another being around in the war, then mentioning [[Ancient Rome|Romans]] and in a third, [[1945]]). He must trap as many children as the Voice deems worthy before he can be freed. His catchphrase is said when the saboteur is chosen, he would say "I know who it is, you know who it is, but the rest of them don't".


===The Voice===
===''Trapped!'' (2007–2009)===
Each contestant is given an earpiece receiver, or "Whisper Clip," that they must wear during the competition. Each floor of the tower poses a different challenge to the team, demonstrated by Wiley while the Caretaker provides instructions through both live commentary and pre-recorded voiceover. Before each challenge begins, one contestant is informed by The Voice, via their Whisper Clip that they have been chosen to act as a "Saboteur," and must try to make the team fail without being detected by the others. Throughout each task, The Voice guides the Saboteur via the Whisper Clip attached to their ear, advising them of the best way to successfully sabotage each task.
The Voice starts the tasks, decides the Saboteur (see below), ends the challenges, and traps the Unfortunates. The Voice is usually female, and depicted only as a mouth with purple lipstick. She talks to the Unfortunates through a device attached to their ear called the Whisper Clip. Played by [[Eve Karpf]] (Series One), [[Faith Brown]] (Series Two and Series Three) and [[Georgia Hamilton]] (Series Four onwards).


If the team passes the challenge, the Saboteur automatically becomes trapped on that floor and the others move down through the tower. If the team fails, each contestant casts one vote as to the Saboteur's identity; the one who receives the most votes becomes trapped, regardless of whether or not they were the Saboteur. A "draw straws" box is used in the event of a tie, and the one who draws the shortest straw is trapped.
===Wiley Sneak===
A 14 year old child who was trapped 128 (as of episode 12 of Series 2) years ago, Wiley leads children to the tower to play the games. He is in turn trapped by 'the Voice', and must trap as many children as he can to be freed. Wiley has "not uttered a single wisper-breath" since the day he was trapped according to The Caretaker, but communicates through mime and hitting the side of the tower to get The Caretaker's attention when he has caught more unfortunates. Wiley Sneak demonstrates how the games are to be played.
Wiley sneak is played by Olly Pike


The last two contestants compete in "The Fight for Freedom," a timed quiz consisting of alternating questions that tests their recall of the events of the episode. When time runs out, the high scorer wins the game and uses the Key of Freedom to leave the tower.
===The Saboteur===
A "saboteur" is assigned on each floor, except on floor 2 in the "Fight for Freedom" between the last two players. His/Her job is to make sure the team fail the challenge without getting caught. There are rare instances in which all saboteurs in an episode are trapped; in Series 1 episode 8, all saboteurs were trapped, all except the task on floor 6 were passed. In Series 3 Episode 10, all saboteurs were trapped, only the task on floor 3 is passed.


===''Trapped!: Ever After'' (2010)===
==Other characters==
[[File:Trapped!- Ever After title card.JPG|thumb|right|200px|''Trapped!: Ever After'' title card]]
;The Fairies
For 2010, changes were made to the format of the programme, particularly in areas of themes, the games and interaction with the Unfortunates. Introducing a brand new attic for the Caretaker, recaps were made of previously trapped unfortunates on higher floors of the tower and the appearance of the Voice was revised. The final round was revised to put both contestants in a best-of-seven Q&A round, represented by a four-step path toward the Key of Freedom; a correct answer allowed a contestant to advance one step, while a miss allowed the opponent to do so. The first one to reach the Key became the winner. In the cases of both contestants being one step away, one of them must answer their question correctly first. If both are wrong, it keeps on going until someone gets it right.
They live on floor 5 in 'Fairy Trials'

;Boris the Pianist
He's been trapped for years, and lives on floor 5. He likes certain words, but if unfortunates pick the wrong words, he screams.

;Madame Deux Visage
Sits in front of a mirror and is the host for "Two-Faced Liar" (a challenge that takes place on floor 4). She is dressed like a typical 17th to 18th century noblewoman and uses perfumes with unpleasant smells eg. "froggy poo". Played by Helen Evans.

;Miss Mutternott
Is the librarian for "Spooked" on floor 5. Whenever a wrong book is passed down she screams very loudly. She is played by Helen Evans.

;The Botherers
Zombie-like in appearance, these green-skinned bandage-clad creatures pull apart the body in "Body Shock". They are also covered in stitches. Brainless and clumsy, they live in a cage on floor 6.

;The One-Eyed Watcher
Lives on floor three in a circus tent that is bigger on the inside. With his turban, single eye and moustache, he hosts the task called "The One-Eyed Watcher". Played by Peter Wardell.

;The Whinging Werewolf
A challenge on floor 3. Handicapped by his rotten teeth, he spends most of his time in a dentist's chair having his teeth removed by wary unfortunates.

;The Moon-Howler
Also lives on floor 3. He is a human/wolf creature that has very large and curly goat-like horns. He comes out and scares unfortunates whenever the camp fire is put out in "Camp Fear". Played by Matthew Wren.

;The Child-Eating Python
Featured in a game on Floor 4 called "Snake Attack", in which Unfortunates must place their hands into holes in a stone "wall" without being "bitten". The breed of snake depicted is the albino ball python.

;The Giant
Lives on floor 6. Featured in the game called 'Giant Appetite' which was introduced in Series Three. In this game, the Unfortunates must lay the banquet for the giant. When they hear the giant coming, they must hide under their table. If the banquet is not laid in time, they will fail.

;The Crowman
Lives in floor 5 accompanied by 13 pumpkins. He gets very angry if unfortunates extinguish the wrong kind of pumpkin. Played by Helen Evans.

;Ethel the Witch
Lives on floor 4 with 32 jars. She gets very angry if unfortunates take the wrong kind of jar to be made into a potion. She has a bad temper, but if unfortunates take the right kind of jar, she'll be happy. She is also the caretakers cousin. She is played by Helen Evans.

;Phyllis and Madge
Both live on floor 5. Phyllis and Madge are plants. Phyllis loves the truth. Madge loves lies and does not appear to be able to talk. Phyllis reads out the statement on top of the seed in Madge's magnifying glass. Unfortunates feed either Phyllis or Madge. If it is true they feed Phyllis but if it is false they feed Madge.

;The Smelly Jub-Jubs
Are mysterious putrid creatures that live in boxes in "Forbidden Chambers". They are violent and smell horrible. The Caretaker keeps one called Fluffy as a pet in a yellow crate.

==The Tower==
;Layout
*Roof – This is where the Caretaker lives
*Floor 7 – This is where the Unfortunates enter the Tower, via a Bridge
*Floor 6 – This is where the first game is played
*Floor 5 – This is where the second game is played
*Floor 4 – This is where the third game is played
*Floor 3 – This is where the fourth game is played
*Floor 2 – This is where the two remaining Unfortunates answer questions related to the episode
*Floor 1 (Exit Slide) – This is a slide that the Winner exits via a slide. The loser is ''Trapped!''.

;Other locations
*The Bridge – This connects Floor 7 with the Lift
*Lift – This is what the Unfortunates arrive in lifted by the Caretaker

==Equipment==
*Whisperclip – an earpiece used by The Voice to talk secretly to the Saboteur.
*The Bobbing Craft – a rowing boat Wiley Sneak uses to transport Unfortunates to the Tower.
*The Watch Tank – a large [[snowglobe]]/[[crystal ball]]-like feature that allows the Caretaker to see everything that goes on in the Tower.

==The Games==
===Six Unfortunates===
;Black Widow
The Unfortunates must use a vacuum cleaner to suck up all the spiders eggs in a room in 90 seconds. However, some have spiders on them, and if they are sucked up more eggs fall from the ceiling. If there is even one left, they fail.
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!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Played
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Passed
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Failed
|-
|align="center"| 1<br>2<br>3
|align="center"| 4
|align="center"| 0
|align="center"| 4
|-
|}

;Wall Of Sorrow
"To succeed at this challenge, the Unfortunates must rebuild the Wall of Sorrow. To pass, the wall must be complete at the end of 90 seconds. They must keep their wits about them, because at some point all the lights will go out and the Saboteur will strike! And then them Unfortunates will find out why we call it the Wall of Sorrow! Quick, get building! And remember, the wall must be finished at the end of the challenge."
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!colspan="3"| Number of times
|-
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Played
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Passed
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Failed
|-
|align="center"| 1<br>2<br>3
|align="center"| 3<br>3<br>2
|align="center"| 0<br>0<br>0
|align="center"| 3<br>3<br>2
|-
|}

;Toxic Treats
The unfortunates must open 3 'good' presents before they open 3 'bad' ones. The Voice tells the Saboteur which presents are bad.
{| class="wikitable"
!rowspan="2"| Series
!colspan="3"| Number of times
|-
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Played
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Passed
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Failed
|-
|align="center"| 1
|align="center"| 4
|align="center"| 0
|align="center"| 4
|-
|}

;Goblet of Ice
In this challenge, unfortunates must carry snow across the icy stepping stones and fill the Goblet of Ice. But it's not that easy, the stones are deadly slippery and there's a monstrous gale blowing! It's windier than a plateful of baked beans! What's more, if so much as a toe slips off the stones, the Goblet will tip up and empty out all the snow collected and they'll have to start all over again!
{| class="wikitable"
!rowspan="2"| Series
!colspan="3"| Number of times
|-
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Played
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Passed
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Failed
|-
|align="center"| 1<br>2<br>3
|align="center"| 2<br>3<br>1
|align="center"| 0<br>0<br>0
|align="center"| 2<br>3<br>1
|-
|}

====Introduced in Series 2====
;Body Shock
"This is the Tower Lab. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must rebuild a body from body parts scattered around the room. Easy, eh? Hah! Well, it would be, if the lab didn't keep having power cuts! If this happens, they must beware, as someone may release the Botherers. They must deal with the Botherers and complete the body in time, or they will fail!"

;Poisoned Harvest
"This is the Mystical Wood, where the trees are bursting with juicy Weedleberries. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must collect all the berries and put them in each other's baskets. But, they must pick carefully, as the purple berries are poisonous! If 2 baskets are found to be contaminated with poison berries, they will fail!"

====Introduced in Series 3====
;Giant Appetite
"A hungry Giant is waiting for his guzzle snacks. To pass this challenge, the Unfortunates must set his banqueting table with the correct items in place. If they hear the Giant coming, they must hide quick! But they must beware, someone will be trying to ruin the party! If the table is not set when the time runs out, they will fail!
====Introduced in Series 4====
;Mine Cart Madness
"Meet Cowboy Craig, the cowboy of doom. To pass this challenge, unfortunates must find 6 yellow light bulbs in each cart in 90 seconds. If time runs out or they find 6 red light bulbs, they will fail!"
;The Good, The Bad and the Barkly
"This meadow of food is guarded by Noah the bark. To pass this challenge, unfortunates must touch 3 pots of alphabet soup. But beware! If they touch 3 pots of dog food they will fail!"

===Five Unfortunates===
;Feed Me Lies
"This game is all about truths and lies. On this floor is a magical garden. In its centre are two plants; Phyllis, who loves the truth, and Madge, who loves lies. Unfortunates must pick a seed and put it under the magnifying glass. Phyllis will read out the statement that is written on it. Is it true? Or is it a lie? The Unfortunates must choose which plant to feed. They need to feed the correct plant 3 seeds to pass. Get it wrong 3 times, and they fail." (The Voice tells the Saboteur which statement is a truth or a lie.)

;Freaky Factoryop
"This is Freaky Factory. As a team, Unfortunates must fill the egg boxes on the conveyor belt with matching coloured vulture eggs, which they will find at the back of each booth. To succeed this challenge, they must correctly fill 5 of the coloured boxes. they only have 90 seconds to do it, but beware, the Saboteur will be working against them!"
;Deadly Medley
The Unfortunates must get 3 words that the pianist (called Boris) likes, using the letters A, B, C, D, E, F or G. The Voice specifies to the Saboteur which specific letter the pianist doesn't like.

====Introduced in Series 2====
;Septic Sewers
"Ahh, the Septic Sewers! To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must plug up the toxic gas escaping from the drain, it's causing a right old stink! When the drain is complete, they will be sucked back up the pipes. Whilst they're hiding in the dark, someone will be sneaking about! They must complete the drain before time runs out, or they will fail!"

;Spooked
"Shh! This is the Tower Library and that is Miss Mutternot, the bad-tempered Librarian. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must find 3 safe books and pass them to the Librarian. But beware, the Librarian has an awful temper! If they pass 3 "spooked books", they fail!". The Voice tells the Saboteur which books are 'Spooked'.

;Fairy Trials
Unfortunates must release good fairies and blow up bad fairies. To win the challenge they must release 3 good fairies and avoid releasing bad fairies or blowing up good fairies. The Voice will tell the Saboteur which fairies are good or bad.

====Introduced in Series 3====
;Beware the Crowman!
"A murky meadow where a Crowman guards 13 flickering pumpkins. To pass, the Unfortunates must sneak past him and blow out 3 pumpkins. But beware, some of the pumpkins are bad and will disturb the Crowman! Blow out 3 bad pumpkins and they will fail!". At the beginning of the game, the voice tells the saboteur which type of pumpkin will wake him.

====Introduced in Series 4====
;Choo Choo Cane
"In the Choo Choo Cane is a train filled with lots of candy and chocolate. To suceed at this challenge, Unfortunates must eat 3 pieces of chocolate. If they lick 3 pieces of candy canes they will fail". (The chocolates in the Choo Choo Cane were open boxes of "Celebrations")
;Volcano Erupting
"A land of 13 volcanoes is guarded by the Creep Keeper. To pass this challenge, the Unfortunates must sneak past him and press the buttons on 3 volcanoes. But beware, some of the volcanoes cause lava and will disturb the Creep Keeper! Touch the buttons on 3 bad volcanoes and they will fail!". (The Voice tells the saboteur which type of volcano will scare the Creep keeper)
;No face like home
"This is a plane called "No face Like Home airlines" which is guarded by Mr. Funnyface. To suceed, unfortunates must release 3 pieces of fruit or veg and blow up 3 pieces of junk food. But if they do it the wrong way, they fail." (The Voice tells the saboteur which one is healthy or unhealthy)

===Four Unfortunates===
;Snake Attack
"A strange wall faces the Unfortunates. One of them must make safely it to the other side, choosing which holes to put their hands in. They must choose wisely, because the wall is home to a hungry child-eating python! She'll be waiting in one of the holes, for a little snack. It's simple, if they get bitten 3 times, they fail!". The Voice tells the Saboteur where the python is each time.

;Witch's Brew
The Unfortunates must help the Caretaker's cousin, Ethal the witch by fetching ingredients for her magical potion. But the ingredients are confusifying. Pick 2 wrong ingredients (sometimes 3) and they fail. The Voice tells the Saboteur which correct ingredient to avoid.

;Horror Heads
The Unfortunates control remote-controlled cars which they must use to push a ball across a pit in 90 seconds.
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!colspan="3"| Number of times
|-
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Played
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Passed
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Failed
|-
|align="center"| 1
|align="center"| 1
|align="center"| 0
|align="center"| 1
|-
|}

;Exploding [[Toad in the Hole]]
The Unfortunates put their hands into a hole. If they find 3 food items they pass. 3 exploding toads and they fail. The Voice tells the Saboteur which holes the exploding toads are in. The Saboteur has to ensure their team find the exploding toads.

====Introduced in Series 2====
;Green Fingers
"The Tower Potting Shed is home to Green Fingers. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must find 3 plant pots containing magic bulbs. But, they have to watch out, if they pick the wrong pot, Green Fingers will get them! Unearth Green Fingers three times, and they fail!". The Voice tells the Saboteur which pot Green Fingers is in each time.

;Two-Faced Liar
"Meet Madame Deux Visage, the Two-Faced Liar. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must listen to Madame's reflection make statements. They must decide if they are true or false. If they get 3 right, they will pass. But get 3 wrong, and they fail!" (Similar to Feed Me Lies. The Voice tells the Saboteur which of Madame's statements are true or false.)
{| class="wikitable"
!rowspan="2"| Series
!colspan="3"| Number of times
|-
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Played
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Passed
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Failed
|-
|align="center"| 2<br>3
|align="center"| 4<br>5
|align="center"| 0<br>1
|align="center"| 4<br>4
|-
|}
====Introduced in Series 4====
;Auntie Freeze
"The woman of doom is called Auntie Freeze. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must eliminate 3 pieces of ice cubes. If they eliminate 3 pieces of hot food, they fail." (The Voice tells the saboteur which pieces are hot food)
;Return of the Plants
"Phyllis and Madge have returned. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must hand 3 beans that say True to Phyllis and 3 beans that say False to Madge. Do it the wrong way, they fail."
===Three Unfortunates===
;Poison Banquet
The Unfortunates face a five-course banquet. In each course, there are 3 cakes. To pass the challenge, the Unfortunates must take turns to eat 3 good cakes. There are 2 good cakes on each course but beware, the other is poisoned! Remember, the team must eat 3 good cakes to pass before they eat 3 poisoned cakes. Who is the one that's poisoning his/her team. The Voice tells the Saboteur which cake is poisoned each time.

;Sleep Creepers
Eight ringing alarm-clocks, what a racket! are arranged around the room, which the Unfortunates attempt to switch off. Once all the alarm-clocks are off, the Unfortunates hide in their respective beds. The Saboteur emerges from their bed to reset the alarm clocks, which go off after 3 seconds, prompting the other Unfortunates to come out of hiding and switch them off again. All alarm-clocks must be off after 90 seconds to pass the challenge.

;Wicked Wardrobes
Lights are arranged on the floor, which the Unfortunates attempt to switch on. Once all the lights are on, the Unfortunates hide in their respective wardrobes. The Saboteur then emerges from their wardrobe to switch off the lights. 3 seconds after switching off a light, a gramophone starts playing (the tune is [[The Crew-Cuts]]' version of ''[[Sh-Boom]]''); prompting the other Unfortunates to come out of hiding and switch them on again. All lights must be on after 90 seconds to pass the challenge. This game is similar to sleep creepers (see above).

====Introduced in Series 2====
;Extraction
"Take a seat, this is Extraction. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must pull 3 rotten teeth from the winging werewolf. But beware, if they pull out a healthy tooth, the werewolf will shake and howl in pain! Pull out 3 healthy teeth, and they fail!" (The Voice tells the Saboteur which teeth are healthy.)
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!rowspan="2"| Series
!colspan="3"| Number of times
|-
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Played
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Passed
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"| Failed
|-
|align="center"| 2<br>3
|align="center"| 4<br>5
|align="center"| 0<br>2
|align="center"| 4<br>3
|-
|}

;One-Eyed Watcher
"Roll up! Roll up for the One-Eyed Watcher! He'll be keeping one eye on the Unfortunates. And his other eye on the table. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must follow his eyeball and find it under the gold cups 3 times. Get it wrong 3 times, and they will fail!" (The Voice tells the Saboteur where the eyeball is each time).

;Camp Fear
"Pitch your tents if you dare! To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must find 9 pieces of wood to build the camp fire. Once built, they must take shelter and rest. But if someone puts out the fire, the Moonhowler will appear! They must keep the beast at bay and quickly build the fire in time, or they will fail!" (Similar to Wicked Wardrobes, Sleep Creepers and Septic Sewers.)

;Forbidden Chambers
"In the Forbidden Chambers are crates of smelly Jub-Jubs that must be kept apart. To pass this challenge, the Unfortunates must stack the crates of the same colour in the matching coloured chamber. But they can only carry one colour at a time and can only enter another chamber when it isn’t occupied. If less than 2 towers are stacked when the time runs out, they will fail!" The Unfortunates have to move the coloured Jub-Jub boxes in the chambers they have to stack the same color: purple yellow, green and orange.
====Intoduced in Series 4====
;Wedding Crashers
"A man and a woman have a wedding. To suceed at this challenge, unfortunates must find 3 cakes and hand it to them but if they hand them 3 pieces of Auntie Freeze pots, they will fail."
;Nothing but the boo
"A land of 5 ghosts. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must pick up 3 hidden bags of candy. If they find 3 hidden bags of ghouls, they will fail". (The ghosts are called Betty, Daniel, Olivia, Sparky and Jack)

===Two Unfortunates===
;One Way Out and There Can Only Be One Winner
*Series 1
"Let's hope them Unfortunates has been paying attention. Now, they have to fight for their freedom by answering questions about their time in the tower. They're both after the Key of Freedom. It's simple; Win, and you'll escape. Lose, and you'll be Trapped!"
*Series 2 & 3
"To win the Key of Freedom, Unfortunates must answer questions on their time in the tower. It's simple; Win, and they'll escape. Lose, and they'll be Trapped!"(Voice laughs occasionally afterwards) At the bottom floor The Voice asks questions about the episode. The Unfortunate who gets the most questions right is freed.
*Series 4
"Ah! The grand finale. Will those unfortunates be paying attention to get the key of Freedom. It's simple;Win, and you'll escape. Lose, and they'll be Trapped!"

===One Unfortunate===
The winner is released out the bottom of the tower. The loser is ''Trapped!''.

==The series investigation==
===Series 1===
*Episode 1

Games : Black Widow, Feed Me Lies, Snake Attack and Wicked Wardrobes

Unfortunates : George, Daisy, Tyrone, Emmy, Conor and Bethan

Black Widow : Saboteur : Emmy Trapped Unfortunate : Daisy Voted Unfortunate : Daisy

Feed Me Lies : Saboteur : George Trapped Unfortunate : George Voted Unfortunate : Tyrone

Snake Attack : Saboteur : Bethan Trapped Unfortunate : Tyrone Voted Unfortunate : Tyrone

Wicked Wardrobes : Saboteur : Bethan Trapped Unfortunate : Emmy Voted Unfortunate : Emy

Fight for Freedom : Escaped Unfortunate : Conor Trapped Unfortunate : Bethan

Trivia : Only the task was passed on Feed Me Lies.
All saboteurs escaped except for George who failed the Game on Floor 5 when they voted for Tyrone in this episode
Tyrone was voted twice in this episode
Bethan was the saboteur twice in this episode
Feed me Lies is a parody of the [[Fleetwood Mac]]'s [[Little Lies]] line "Tell Me Lies".
*Episode 2
Games : Toxic Treats, Freaky Factory, Snake Attack and Poison Banquet
Unfortunates : Montell, Frankie, Aimen, Rochelle, Nikica and Tia
Toxic Treats : Saboteur : Montell Trapped Unfortunate : Montell Voted Unfortunate : Montell
Freaky Factory : Saboteur : Nikica Trapped Unfortunate : Frankie Voted Unfortunates : Tia and Frankie
Snake Attack : Saboteur : Rochelle Trapped Unfortunate : Rochelle Voted Unfortunate : Rochelle
Poison Banquet : Saboteur : Aimen Trapped Unfortunate : Aimen Voted Unfortunate : Tia
Fight for Freedom : Escaped Unfortunate : Nikica Trapped Unfortunate : Tia
Trivia : Only the task was passed on Poison Banquet
All saboteurs were trapped except for Nikica who passed the Game on Floor 5 when they voted for Tia and Frankie and Frankie had drawn the short straw.
Tia was voted twice in this episode
*Episode 3
Games : Wall of Sorrow, Freaky Factory, Witch's Brew and Sleep Creepers
Unfortunates : Woflgang, Joanna, Fabien, Puja, Alessio and ???
Wall of Sorrow : Saboteur : Trapped Unfortunate : Wolfgang Voted Unfortunate : Wolfgang
Freaky Factory : Saboteur : Joanna Trapped Unfortunate : Joanna Voted Unfortunate : Joanna
Witch's Brew : Saboteur : Fabien Trapped Unfortunate : Fabien Voted Unfortunates : Puja and Fabien
Sleep Creepers : Saboteur : Puja Trapped Unfortunate : Puja Voted Unfortunate : Puja
Fight for Freedom : Escaped Unfortunate : Trapped Unfortunate :
Trivia : Only the task was passed on Sleep Creepers
Puja was voted twice in this episode.
*Episode 4
Games : Goblet of Ice, Deadly Medley, Exploding [[Toad in the Hole]] and Wicked Wardrobes
Unfortunates :
Goblet of Ice : Saboteur : Dionne Trapped Unfortunate : Derryn Voted Unfortunates : Dione, Derryn and ???
Deadly Medley : Saboteur : Trapped Unfortunate : Dionne Voted Unfortunate : Dionne
Exploding [[Toad in the Hole]] : Saboteur : Trapped Unfortunate : Voted Unfortunates :
Wicked Wardrobes : Saboteur : Clodaugh Trapped Unfortunate : Clodaugh Voted Unfortunate : Clodaugh
Fight for Freedom : Escaped Unfortunate : Trapped Unfortunate
Trivia : All saboteurs escaped except for Clodaugh who passed the game on Floor 3 but she framed herself
Dionne was voted twice in this episode
*Episode 5
Games : Black Widow, Feed Me Lies, Snake Attack and Wicked Wardrobes
Unfortunates : Jack, Lizzy, Saif, Alice, Jonathan and Sophie
Black Widow : Saboteur : Alice Trapped Unfortunate : Jack Voted Unfortunate : Jack
Feed Me Lies : Saboteur : Sophie Trapped Unfortunate : Lizzy Voted Unfortunate : Lizzy
Snake Attack : Saboteur : Saif Trapped Unfortunate : Saif Voted Unfortunate : Saif
Wicked Wardrobes : Saboteur : Alice Trapped Unfortunate : Alice Voted Unfortunate : Alice
Fight for Freedom : Escaped Unfortunate : Sophie Trapped Unfortunate : Jonathan
Trivia : Alice was the saboteur twice in this episode
This is the only episode where a saboteur was free on Feed Me Lies

===Series 2===
===Series 3===
*Episode 1
Games : Giant Appetite, Beware of the Crow Man, Snake Attack and Forbidden Chambers
Unfortunates : Ishmael, Jaydene, John, Brady, Michael and Olivia
Giant Appetite : Saboteur : Ishmael Trapped Unfortunate : Ishmael Voted Unfortunate : Ishmael
Beware of the Crow Man : Saboteur : Jaydene Trapped Unfortunate : Jaydene Voted Unfortunates : John and Jaydene
Snake Attack : Saboteur : Olivia Trapped Unfortunate : Brady Voted Unfortunate : Brady
Forbidden Chambers : Saboteur : John Trapped Unfortunate : Olivia Voted Unfortunate : Olivia
Fight for Freedom : Escaped Unfortunate : Michael Trapped Unfortunate : John
===Series 4===
Episodes TBA

==Title sequence==
The animated title sequence is produced by Tandem Films, it describes how the children are led by Wiley Sneak on the journey to reach the tower. The chant that is played over the top is Eve Karpf in series 1, Faith Brown in series 2 and 3 and Georgia Hamilton from series 4 onwards.


==Music==
==Music==
The music is written by Dobs Vye, a composer who specialises in writing for television.
The music is written by Dobs Vye, a composer who specialises in writing for television.


==Production==
==Cast and crew==
===Voice cast===
*[[Simon Greenall]] as Mr Caretaker (all series, all episodes)
*[[Eve Karpf]] as The Voice (Series 1 only)
*[[Faith Brown]] as The Voice (Series 2–4)
*[[Olly Pike]] as Wiley Sneak (all series, all episodes)
*Helen Evans as Ethel the Witch (Series 1), Miss Mutternot (Series 2–4), Madame Deux Visage (Series 2–3), the Crowman (Series 3)
*Peter Wardell as Boris the Organist (Series 1) and The One-Eyed Watcher (Series 2–3)
*Matthew Wren as Moonhowler (Series 2–3)
*Eloise Dale as Midnight Bride and Frozen Princess (Series 4)
*[[Sophie-Louise Dann]] as Evil Granny (Series 4)
*Jolana Lee as Split Ends (Series 4)
*[[Dusty Limits]] as Marriage Man (Series 4)
*Djalenga Scott as Esmé the Creature Transformer and Scarlett the Wolf Hunter (Series 4)
*[[Kiran Shah]] as The Grimble (Series 4)
*Leisha Wickham as Millicent (Series 4)
*Brian Wheeler as Mr Baby Botherer (Series 4)

===Crew===
*Director – James Morgan
*Director – James Morgan
*Producer – Rob Hyde
*Producer and creator – Rob Hyde
*Writers – Carl Carter & Tony Cooke
*Writers – Carl Carter and Tony Cooke
*Art Director – Catherine Land
*Art director – Catherine Land
*Set Design – Richard Drew
*Set design – Richard Drew
*Lighting Director – James Campbell
*Lighting director – James Campbell

==Online game==
In 2009, a multiplayer online game was released after the end of the third series. This game contained some of the challenges from the show, slightly edited to fit the format. Players must first select a caricature 'Unfortunate' to play as, then move on. They are either chosen to be a saboteur in secret, or just get shown a picture of a clock and an otherwise blank screen. The voice gives hints to the saboteur throughout each separate game as to how to ruin the challenge. If the team passes, then they vote, but the saboteur is trapped; and if they fail then whoever gets the most votes is trapped. In the event of a tie, then two spotlights flash over the drawing players until only one remains on. The player under the remaining spotlight is trapped. The cartoon-style characters used in the game parody the opening. The challenges were, in order:

;Floor 6 - Body Shock
The team must assemble the mummy's body, by running into and collecting body parts scattered around the room, and then bringing them to a central table with the mummy on. If a player is the saboteur, he or she must go to the red wheel in the corner to release the Botherers, the others are subjected to a 'black-out' where creepy animations fly randomly out of a dark background. Players can talk positively or negatively with two chat-buttons, which can affect other players' concentration or speed of work.

;Floor 5 - Fairy Trials
The team must decide whether a fairy on a screen in the room is good or bad. If they think she's good, they must stand on the green floor on the left side of the room to release her. If she's bad, they must stand on the red floor on the right side of the room to burst her. If a player is the saboteur he/she must convince the team to go to the wrong floor. The voice gives a defining category as to whether the fairies are good or bad each time, i.e. The bad fairies wear gloves, the good fairies have red hair etc. The players can use the three chat buttons: Hair, Face and Gloves, to state their case to the others.

;Floor 4 - Sleep Creepers
The team start the challenge in four beds (as oppose to the TV challenge for three players) and eight ringing alarm clocks. Players must navigate their way around the room, turning off alarm clocks by touching them. When a blackout occurs the saboteur gets out of bed and turns on clocks before (hopefully) returning to their bed in time for the others to come out. The others are subjected to the same animations as in Body Shock, and the chat buttons are the same too. This is a very hard game for the saboteur to win

;Floor 3 - One-Eyed Watcher
This is notably the hardest one to sabotage! There are three cups, the players are shown which one has the eye under to begin with, then the cups are moved around. Only the saboteur can see which cup the eye is under, he/she has to lead the others away from it, using the 'positive'-'negative' chat buttons and their own, visible choice.

;Floor 2 - The Fight for Freedom
The Voice calls this part 'One Way Out and There Can Only Be One Winner'; the two remaining players must navigate through a maze, activating switches to get them to the open trapdoor a Key of Freedom. Players can use their opponent's move craftily to escape. The one who escapes is shown coming out the tower trapdoor at the end, the other loses and is 'Trapped!'.


==Transmissions==
==Transmissions==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
|-
! Series !! Start date !! End date !! Episodes
! Series !! Start date !! End date !! Episodes
|-
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| <center>'''1''' || <center>28 September 2007 || <center>21 December 2007 || <center>13
| '''1''' || 28 September 2007 || 21 December 2007 || 13
|-
|-
| <center>'''2''' || <center>10 July 2008 || <center>2 October 2008 || <center>13
| '''2''' || 10 July 2008 || 2 October 2008 || 13
|-
|-
| <center>'''3''' || <center>2 January 2009 || <center>27 March 2009 || <center>13
| '''3''' || 2 January 2009 || 27 March 2009 || 13
|-
|-
| <center>'''4''' || <center>TBC || ||
| '''4'''<br>("Ever After")|| 18 October 2010 || 4 November 2010 || 13
|}
|}

== See also ==
* ''[[Legends of the Hidden Temple]]'', the [[Nickelodeon]] game show with a similar premise
* ''[[Steam Punks!]]'', the [[ABC3]] game show with a similar premise
* ''[[De Mol (TV series)|De Mol]]'', a Belgian reality game show franchise with a similar premise
* ''[[De Verraders]]'', a Dutch reality game show franchise with a similar premise

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{BBC programme|id=b00clsbc|title=Trapped!}}
* {{BBC programme}}
* [http://www.ukgameshows.com/ukgs/Trapped ''Trapped!''] at UKgameshows.com
* {{UKGameshow|Trapped|Trapped!}}


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Latest revision as of 18:48, 1 November 2024

This article is about the British TV series. For other TV series, see Trapped (disambiguation).

Trapped!
Titlecard
Also known asTrapped!: Ever After (2010)
GenreChildren's television series
Created byRob Hyde
Directed byJames Morgan
Presented bySimon Greenall
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series4
No. of episodes52
Production
Running time25 minutes per episode (approx.)
Production companyCBBC Production
Original release
NetworkBBC One (28 September - 21 December 2007)
CBBC Channel (10 July 2008 - 4 November 2010)
Release28 September 2007 (2007-09-28) –
4 November 2010 (2010-11-04)

Trapped! (known only in its final series as Trapped!: Ever After) is a British children's dark fantasy-themed adventure game show that was first shown on BBC channels from 28 September 2007 through to 4 November 2010.

Plot

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The show is set in a dark, six-floor fictional tower with windows which, from the opening titles, is situated on a small island in the middle of the open sea. Every episode is introduced by "The Caretaker" (played by Simon Greenall), a male world traveller who only came there for one good night's sleep, but he was imprisoned there by "The Voice" (performed by Eve Karpf in series 1 and Faith Brown from series 2 onward). To eventually earn his freedom, the Caretaker must trap as many children (referred to in the programme as "Unfortunates") as the Voice personally deems worthy.[1]

Six human children compete on each episode and are brought to the tower by another captive, "Wiley Sneak" (physically portrayed by Olly Pike). Locked in a lift-like cage and winced up by The Caretaker via a simple wheel and pully system, the children begin at the top of the tower and must journey down to the bottom; one child is eliminated or "trapped" on each floor, and the last one remaining receives the "Key of Freedom" and escapes. Sequestered in the attic of the tower, Caretaker occasionally offers English commentary and instructions while viewing the events through his "Watch Tank," a large and delicate globe mounted within a frame that gives a 360° overhead view of the relevant portion of the tower.

Trapped! (2007–2009)

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Each contestant is given an earpiece receiver, or "Whisper Clip," that they must wear during the competition. Each floor of the tower poses a different challenge to the team, demonstrated by Wiley while the Caretaker provides instructions through both live commentary and pre-recorded voiceover. Before each challenge begins, one contestant is informed by The Voice, via their Whisper Clip that they have been chosen to act as a "Saboteur," and must try to make the team fail without being detected by the others. Throughout each task, The Voice guides the Saboteur via the Whisper Clip attached to their ear, advising them of the best way to successfully sabotage each task.

If the team passes the challenge, the Saboteur automatically becomes trapped on that floor and the others move down through the tower. If the team fails, each contestant casts one vote as to the Saboteur's identity; the one who receives the most votes becomes trapped, regardless of whether or not they were the Saboteur. A "draw straws" box is used in the event of a tie, and the one who draws the shortest straw is trapped.

The last two contestants compete in "The Fight for Freedom," a timed quiz consisting of alternating questions that tests their recall of the events of the episode. When time runs out, the high scorer wins the game and uses the Key of Freedom to leave the tower.

Trapped!: Ever After (2010)

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Trapped!: Ever After title card

For 2010, changes were made to the format of the programme, particularly in areas of themes, the games and interaction with the Unfortunates. Introducing a brand new attic for the Caretaker, recaps were made of previously trapped unfortunates on higher floors of the tower and the appearance of the Voice was revised. The final round was revised to put both contestants in a best-of-seven Q&A round, represented by a four-step path toward the Key of Freedom; a correct answer allowed a contestant to advance one step, while a miss allowed the opponent to do so. The first one to reach the Key became the winner. In the cases of both contestants being one step away, one of them must answer their question correctly first. If both are wrong, it keeps on going until someone gets it right.

Music

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The music is written by Dobs Vye, a composer who specialises in writing for television.

Cast and crew

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Voice cast

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  • Simon Greenall as Mr Caretaker (all series, all episodes)
  • Eve Karpf as The Voice (Series 1 only)
  • Faith Brown as The Voice (Series 2–4)
  • Olly Pike as Wiley Sneak (all series, all episodes)
  • Helen Evans as Ethel the Witch (Series 1), Miss Mutternot (Series 2–4), Madame Deux Visage (Series 2–3), the Crowman (Series 3)
  • Peter Wardell as Boris the Organist (Series 1) and The One-Eyed Watcher (Series 2–3)
  • Matthew Wren as Moonhowler (Series 2–3)
  • Eloise Dale as Midnight Bride and Frozen Princess (Series 4)
  • Sophie-Louise Dann as Evil Granny (Series 4)
  • Jolana Lee as Split Ends (Series 4)
  • Dusty Limits as Marriage Man (Series 4)
  • Djalenga Scott as Esmé the Creature Transformer and Scarlett the Wolf Hunter (Series 4)
  • Kiran Shah as The Grimble (Series 4)
  • Leisha Wickham as Millicent (Series 4)
  • Brian Wheeler as Mr Baby Botherer (Series 4)

Crew

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  • Director – James Morgan
  • Producer and creator – Rob Hyde
  • Writers – Carl Carter and Tony Cooke
  • Art director – Catherine Land
  • Set design – Richard Drew
  • Lighting director – James Campbell

Transmissions

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Series Start date End date Episodes
1 28 September 2007 21 December 2007 13
2 10 July 2008 2 October 2008 13
3 2 January 2009 27 March 2009 13
4
("Ever After")		 18 October 2010 4 November 2010 13

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Trapped! Full Episode - Series 1, Episode 1 (Poplar) [CBBC, 2007] | TTV, retrieved 1 January 2023 Caretaker: "I only came here for a nights kip hundreds of years ago, but I've been trapped here ever since! The Voice caught me. She is a cruel mistress. I've never seen her, but you can always hear her, "talking in your noise-hole." She's promised to (eventually) let me go, but only if I help her trap as many Unfortunates as possible, in the Tower." These lines were sometimes present in series 1, after the contestants "entered the tower", having been introduced by the caretaker while wincing them up via "The Cage", but before the caretaker explained the rules of the show.
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