Is Distraction on All 4 UK?

Name: Distraction
Genre: Reality
Released: 2003
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Jimmy Carr, Duncan Meadows, Jon Tickle

Yes, Distraction (2003) is currently available to stream on All 4 UK.

Series — 2 seasonsComplete Series — 2 Seasons

Distraction(2003)

Reality

~30 min/ep

Last verified: 20/04/2026 — This information may be out of date

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2 seasons, 26 episodes

26 episodes — ~30 min each — Total: ~13 hours

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Synopsis

Distraction is a game show that aired on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom from 31 October 2003 to 11 June 2004. Presented by comedian Jimmy Carr, the show involves contestants answering questions while being distracted in various bizarre, painful and humiliating ways. Carr is aided by "distractors", who as the name suggests, attempt to distract the contestants painfully or emotionally. Examples include losing contestants, nudists, creepy carny guys, tattoo/piercing experts, professional wrestlers, midgets, Roller Derby girls, professional hockey players, professional volleyball players, paintball players, and a large bouncer-type male nicknamed "Tiny". Occasionally, a number of female assistants helped with some of the distractions; depending on the stunt being played, they could be referred to as "Jimmy's interns", "farmer girls", "schoolgirls" or "ammo ladies." A quiz book, featuring most of the distractions seen on the show, was released by Carlton Books in late 2004.(English)