In the lead up to Guinness World Records Day, Brits that tune into BBC1 children’s television programme ‘Blue Peter’, could be in for something very special.  On Tuesday 10th November 2009 Norwich born power lifting champion Shaun Jones will attempt to break the record for the fastest time to burst a hot water bottle.  That’s right; using only his breath Shaun will blow into the hard plastic container and literally attempt to blow the current record to bits!

This is Shaun stood alongside his singing motivational coach, Big Dom.

The record is currently held by the American, Brian Jackson.  He managed the feat in 51.98 seconds at the Tahlequah High School, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA, on 13 April 2006.

We managed to get hold of some footage of the strong man in training:

Will he break the record?  Find out on Blue Peter (BBC1) from 16:30 on Tuesday 10th November!

Interesting side note:

Blue Peter holds a Guinness World Record of its own for being the longest running children's magazine programme
Blue Peter (BBC, UK), was first transmitted from London's Lime Grove Studios on 16 October 1958 and celebrated 45 years on air in October 2003. Originally presented by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams (both UK), it has so far seen a total of 29 presenters, the longest serving being John Noakes (UK) who hosted from 1965-1978.