Survivor (British TV series)

Survivor (British TV series) is a British reality television show based on the international Survivor format. The show strands a group of contestants, referred to as "castaways," in an isolated location where they must provide food, water, fire, and shelter for themselves. The castaways compete in challenges for rewards, such as food and supplies, and immunity from being voted out of the game.

Each episode culminates in a Tribal Council, where the castaways vote to eliminate one of their own. The process continues until a small number of castaways remain, who then form a jury composed of previously eliminated players. The jury votes to decide which of the finalists is the "Sole Survivor" and wins a grand prize.

The British version of Survivor has had a somewhat fragmented history. It initially aired on ITV for two series in 2001 and 2002. Hosted by Mark Austin (series 1) and Jeff Probst (series 2), it struggled to gain traction against established reality shows of the time. After a lengthy hiatus, the BBC revived the series in 2023, hosted by Joel Dommett. The rebooted series features a similar format to the original, but with updated challenges and production values.

The core elements of Survivor – strategy, social dynamics, and physical endurance – remain central to the British iteration. Castaways must navigate alliances, betrayals, and personal relationships to outwit, outplay, and outlast their opponents in order to win the title of Sole Survivor. The show aims to explore the complexities of human behavior under pressure and the dynamics of group survival in a challenging environment.