Playr | |
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Playr logo |
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Format | Video game show |
Voices of | Marc Cieslak |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
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Executive producer(s) | Richard Wilcox |
Running time | 24 minutes |
Production company(s) | Playr Ltd. |
Distributor | IMG Media |
Broadcast | |
Original channel | Bravo (2008-2009) Film 24 (2009-2010) Showcase TV (2011-present) |
Original run | 3 May 2008 | – present
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Website |
Playr is a TV show about video gaming that airs weekly in a number of locations around the world, including the UK, Canada, South America, Spain,[1] South Africa and across Asia.[2] The show mixes in-depth previews, news, reviews and features on video games and is notable for its entertaining approach to the subject. Playr is executive produced by Richard Wilcox,[3] whose credits include GamesMaster, When Games Attack and Gamer.tv.
From 20 November 2009 to 19 October 2010, episodes also appeared on Playr's official YouTube channel, in up to 720p resolution.[4][5] Full length segments from the show are also available.
It is distributed worldwide by IMG Media.
From 3 May 2008 until April 2009,[3] Playr aired Saturday and Sunday mornings on Bravo. Until January 2009, the series had two sister programmes on Bravo: Playr Guide and Playr 2. The show is voiced by Marc Cieslak, previous narrators include comedian Rufus Hound and Tim Beckmann. On 25 April 2009, Playr ceased airing on Bravo.[6][7]
The series returned to UK screens on 5 September 2009 on Film 24.[8] After the 22 May 2010 episode, the show was forced off the air after Film 24 refused to pay any outstanding fees and later entered liquidation.[9][10][11]
Playr returned once again to UK screens on 5 June 2011 for a 6-month run on the Information TV group of channels.[12] New episodes premiere on Sundays at 12:30 pm on Showcase TV, followed by Playr Guide, with repeats aired throughout the week.