Knightmare

Knightmare (1987-1994)

EndedGame Show showAdventure, Children, Fantasy

Knightmare is a fantasy adventure game show and was broadcast on Children's ITV in the UK between 1987 and 1994 spanning 8 seasons with the final episode being aired on 11th November 1994. A team consisting of four 11-16 year olds was tasked with recovering a quest item by sending one member, blind-folded, into a virtual reality dungeon. The dungeoneer was guided by the fellow team mates who observed the quest from an ante-chamber. Sparked heavily by the video game boom of the late 80's and 90's, Knightmare is still considered to be one of the most influential and technologically advanced television shows created to this day.

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Scheduleevery Friday (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S08E10Episode 10nov. 11, 1994
S08E09Episode 9nov. 4, 1994
S08E08Episode 8oct. 28, 1994
S08E07Episode 7oct. 21, 1994
S08E06Episode 6oct. 14, 1994
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Knightmare premiere?

Knightmare first premiered on September 7, 1987.

Who created Knightmare?

Knightmare was created by Tim Child.

What was the basic premise of Knightmare?

The basic premise of Knightmare was that a team of four children would guide a fifth member, who was wearing a helmet that deprived them of their sight, through a maze-like dungeon.

Who played the role of Treguard of Dungeon?

Treguard of Dungeon was played by Hugo Myatt.

Who was the creator of the virtual reality helmet worn by the contestant?

The virtual reality helmet worn by the contestant was created by Fakespace Labs.

How many seasons did Knightmare run for?

Knightmare ran for 8 seasons.

What was the name of the virtual assistant in Knightmare?

The name of the virtual assistant in Knightmare was Merlin.

Who provided the voice for Merlin?

Merlin's voice was provided by John Woodnutt.

What was the name of the giant eyeball that appeared in Knightmare?

The name of the giant eyeball that appeared in Knightmare was The Eye Shield.

Who played the role of Hordriss, the Master of the Dungeon?

Hordriss, the Master of the Dungeon, was played by Clifford Norgate.

What was the name of the company that produced Knightmare?

Knightmare was produced by Broadsword Television.

How many dungeons were featured in Knightmare?

Knightmare had a total of 44 different dungeon rooms.

What was the name of the dragon character in Knightmare?

The dragon character in Knightmare was called Smirkenorff.

Who played the role of Smirkenorff?

Smirkenorff was voiced by the actor, Cliff Barry.

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