''Britain's Hardest'' is a

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first broadcast on

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from 26 January to 29 March 2004. It was presented by '' EastEnders'' actor Steve McFadden and

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fighter Ian Freeman. In the show six men competed against each other until only one remained and was declared "Britain's hardest", meaning toughest man. The prize was £10,000. The tasks the contestants had to complete included gruelling physical challenges, like hanging from a suspended object by their fingertips for the longest time. The show's tagline was "54 hard men, over 10 shows, but only one can be, Britain's Hardest".Steve McFadden to return to EastEnders , Media , The Guardian
Lisa Marks, 11 February 2005.

Winner

Leighton Morgan from Nelson, South Wales. Previous Welsh amateur boxing champion and professional boxer coached by Tex Woodward who also appeared supporting Leighton on the show.
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* {{Sky1 2000s British game shows 2004 British television series debuts 2004 British television series endings Sky UK original programming