More robo-crunching is on the way in a second series of Robot Wars.

Dara Ó Briain and Angela Scanlon will be calling the action arena-side once again now that a second series of BBC Two's revived hit competition is official.

Last year's champions Team Apollo are returning to defend their championship against new contenders, who'll also have to contend with the fearsome House Robots.

"Robot Wars is a brilliant BBC Two show, full of passion, specialism and spectacle," BBC Two controller Patrick Holland said.

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"I am delighted that Dara and Angela will be once again challenging Britain's finest robot builders to take on the dreaded House Robots."

The action returns to Robot Wars' state-of-the-art arena in Glasgow, which will bring fans closer than ever next series to the crunching and crashing action we all love.

"We're delighted that the first series proved such a success and we can't wait to see more amazing teams with the next generation of incredible robots in the arena," executive producer Andrew Robertson announced.

If you have a metallic beast who you think can win the Robot Wars next year, you can email your submission to robotwars@mentorn.tv .

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Robot Wars' second series will comprise six metal-thrashing episodes.

The House Robots lineup hasn't been fully revealed for the new series yet - but expect some of your old favourites to get 21st century makeovers.

BBC Two's initial revival brought back Sir Killalot, Matilda, Dead Metal and Shunt - just to name a few of the most terrifying House Robots.

The original series aired on BBC Two from 1998 to 2003 - and then made a brief pitstop on Channel 5 before being rested. Its return this year managed to best even Top Gear in the ratings.

Don't forget to vote for your favourite TV shows in this year's National Television Awards! Longlist voting closes at 11pm on Sunday, October 23.

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