Series synopsis
Knightmare is a British sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on ITV1 on September 7, 1987. It ended on November 11, 1994. It was created by Tim Child. It stars Hugo Myatt, Jackie Sawiris, Joanne Heywood and David Learner.
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 ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hugo Myatt
- Jackie Sawiris
- Joanne Heywood
- David Learner
- Bill Cashmore
- John Woodnutt
- Alec Westwood as Folly
- Tom Karol as Olaf
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 9 seasons with 113 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | August 4, 2013 | August 4, 2013 |
| Season 1 | 8 | September 7, 1987 | October 26, 1987 |
| Season 2 | 16 | September 5, 1988 | December 19, 1988 |
| Season 3 | 16 | September 8, 1989 | December 22, 1989 |
| Season 4 | 16 | September 7, 1990 | December 21, 1990 |
| Season 5 | 16 | September 6, 1991 | December 20, 1991 |
| Season 6 | 15 | September 11, 1992 | December 18, 1992 |
| Season 7 | 15 | September 10, 1993 | December 17, 1993 |
| Season 8 | 10 | September 9, 1994 | November 11, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
YouTube Geek Week Special British TV classic Knightmare has been resurrected to celebrate Geek Week! Filmed in the original Norwich studios with original cast and crew, and produced by show creator Tim Child, Treguard and Lord Fear once again fight for control of the dungeon... It's been 19 years since a dungeoneer and his advisors have attempted to beat The Opposition with help from The Powers That Be. |
August 4, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
September 7, 1987 |
| 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 |
September 14, 1987 |
| 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 |
September 21, 1987 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Team 1 (Day One): Martin, Tony, John and Lee - Died. Team 2 (Day One): Claire, Michelle, Kerry and Cheryl. |
September 5, 1988 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Team 2 (Day Two): Claire, Michelle, Kerry and Cheryl - Died. Team 3 (Day One): Christopher, Kenneth, Paul and Chris. |
September 12, 1988 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Team 3 (Day Two): Christopher, Kenneth, Paul and Chris - Died. Team 4 (Day One): Mark, Jonathan, Matthew and Daniel. |
September 19, 1988 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Team 1 (Day One): Gavin, Tom, Brian, Craig Entered dwarf tunnels Rolled the dice, took exit to the right Entered snake room, took left exit Entered dwarf tunnels Took apple, bone and potion Encountered Golgarach, answered 3 riddles correctly Entered dwarf tunnels Encountered Mellisandre in serpents tongue room Encountered Velda, took exit to the right Entered quicksand and died Team 2 (Day One): Cliff, James, Richard, Matthew Entered dwarf tunnels Rolled the dice, took exit to the right Encountered Motley on ledge, given DRINK spell Walked over adjoining ledge, evaded knight Took food, evaded knight again! Entered dwarf tunnels followed by goblins Entered pool room, used DRINK spell Timeout |
September 8, 1989 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 15, 1989 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 22, 1989 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 7, 1990 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 14, 1990 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 21, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 6, 1991 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 13, 1991 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 20, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 11, 1992 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 18, 1992 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 25, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Team 1 (Day One): Simon, David, Matthew, Nicholas |
September 10, 1993 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Team 1 (Day Two): Simon, David, Matthew, Nicholas |
September 17, 1993 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Team 1 (Day Three): Simon, David, Matthew, Nicholas - Died Team 2 (Day One): Nicola, Diane, Lisa, Vicky |
September 24, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Team 1 (Day One): Richard, Anglea, Rebecca, Rowena - Died Team 2 (Day One): Daniel, Benjamin, Gideon, Justin |
September 9, 1994 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 16, 1994 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 23, 1994 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 7, 1987 |
| Last aired | November 11, 1994 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |