Knightmare
Knightmare is a British television programme for children and was broadcast on CITV from 7 September 1987 to 11 November 1994. An adventure game show, Knightmare involves a team of four children – one taking the role of the sightless dungeoneer, and the remaining three acting as their guide – traversing a medieval environment as they attempt to complete a quest and exit the dungeon, using their wits to overcome puzzles, obstacles and the unusual characters they meet along the journey. The show is most noted for its use of blue screen chroma key and use of 'virtual reality' interactive gameplay on television. Broadcast to high viewing figures throughout its original run, it has garnered a cult status amongst its fans since its final television episode in 1994. It was revived for a one off special by YouTube in August 2013.
Overview
Knightmare is a British television programme for children and was broadcast on CITV from 7 September 1987 to 11 November 1994. An adventure game show, Knightmare involves a team of four children – one taking the role of the sightless dungeoneer, and the remaining three acting as their guide – traversing a medieval environment as they attempt to complete a quest and exit the dungeon, using their wits to overcome puzzles, obstacles and the unusual characters they meet along the journey. The show is most noted for its use of blue screen chroma key and use of 'virtual reality' interactive gameplay on television. Broadcast to high viewing figures throughout its original run, it has garnered a cult status amongst its fans since its final television episode in 1994. It was revived for a one off special by YouTube in August 2013.
Episodes
1. Episode 1
Team 1 (Day One): David, David, James, Lucien Stepped on letters to make OPEN, went through third exit Picked up Meat Pie, Ruby and Charm (left Candle Holder) Encountered Olgarth, answered 2 riddles correctly Walked through two consecutive bomb rooms Gave Ruby to Lillith Went left in the Corridor of the Catacomb Entered dark room and died (needed Candle Holder) Team 2 (Day One): Maeve, Christina, David, Lee Stepped on letters to make SESAME Timeout
2. Episode 2
Team 2 (Day Two): Maeve, Christina, David, Lee Went through second exit Walked through bomb room Walked through worm (Snake) room Picked up Bread and Soap (left Comb and Gold) Encountered Granitas, answered 3 riddles correctly Encountered Lillith and died (needed Comb) Team 3 (Day One): Simon, Simon, Jonathan, Steven Stepped on key pieces to open third exit Encountered sneezing Giant Picked up Pie, Silk Scarf and Talisman (left Key) Encountered Olgarth, answered 3 riddles correctly Walked through bomb room Timeout
3. Episode 3
Team 3 (Day Two): Simon, Simon, Jonathan, Steven Gave Silk Scarf to Lillith, gained FREEZER and FLARE spells Encountered Catacombite, used FREEZER spell Went right in the Corridor of the Catacomb Entered dark room, used FLARE spell and descended well Level 2 Encountered Cedric, answered 1 riddle correctly Picked up Apple, Casper and Pills (left Gold) Entered Key room, used Casper to unlock third exit Summoned Merlin, answered 2 riddles correctly and gained ANVIL and LANTERN spells Timeout
Cast & Crew
Hugo Myatt
Jackie Sawiris
Joanne Heywood
David Learner
Bill Cashmore
John Woodnutt
