Knightmare
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Knightmare
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| Episodes: | 112 |
| Year: | 1987-1994 |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Seasons: | 8 |
| Seasons Breakdown: | (1) 8, (2) 16, (3) 16, (4) 16, (5) 16, (6) 15, (7) 15, (8) 10 |
| Category: | Fantasy |
| Colour: | Yes |
| Format: | Series |
| Company: | Anglia Television |
| Creator: | Tim Child |
| Run Time (mins): | 25 |
| Language: | English |
| Type of Show: | Live Action |
| Status: | Ended |
| Broadcaster: | ITV |
| First Aired: | August 7, 1987 |
| Last Aired: | November 11, 1994 |
Summary
Knightmare is a British children's adventure game show in which a team of four contestants direct a blindfolded participant, known as the Dungeoneer, through a computer‑generated medieval fantasy environment. The programme combines puzzle‑solving, spatial navigation, and cooperative decision‑making, with the three advisers observing the dungeon on a screen while the Dungeoneer interacts with its hazards and characters.
Renowned for its early and ambitious use of chroma key effects, Knightmare employed blue‑screen compositing to place the Dungeoneer within virtual rooms, animated sequences, and digitally rendered traps. Its format emphasised real‑time guidance, as advisers issued precise verbal instructions to negotiate obstacles, decode riddles, and manage limited in‑game resources.
The series featured a recurring cast of characters, most notably the dungeon master Treguard, who served as host and narrator, and the antagonist Lord Fear, introduced in later seasons as the principal villain. Knightmare became notable for its distinctive blend of fantasy storytelling, interactive gameplay, and technical innovation, securing its reputation as one of British television’s most influential children’s game shows.
Cast
Treguard HUGU MYATT, Aesandre the Ice Queen JULIET HENRY-MASSY (5), Ah Wok MARK KNIGHT (6), Bhal-Shebah (voice) BILLL CASHMORE (8), Brangwen NATASHA POPE, Brollachan (voice) ANTHNOY DONOVAN (7), Brother Mace MICHAEL CULE (4-5), Brother Strange CLIFFORD BARRY (7-8), Bumptiuous the Dwarf TOM KAROL (2), Captain Nemanor ADRIAN NEIL (6), Casper / Cedric LAWRENCE WERBER (1-2).
Tags: Fantasy, United Kingdom, 1987, English
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