Synopsis
Guy Mowbray narrates Elemental Gladiators, Judge Rinder has a science beef, and someone tries to steal the earth’s gold. Gladiator Steel and Big Manny guest star.
- Programme: Horrible Science
- Episode: 4: Manky Materials and Shifty States Special
- Channel: CBBC
- Broadcast year: 2025
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