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.
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Seasons
1.Episode 1
07-09-1987Team 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 Olga...
2.Episode 2
14-09-1987Team 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 Gol...
3.Episode 3
21-09-1987Team 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 Corrid...
4.Episode 4
28-09-1987Team 3 (Day Three): Simon, Simon, Jonathan, Steven Walked through spear room Entered dark room, used LANTERN spell Encountered Gibbet, dispelled LANTERN and died Team 4 (Day...
5.Episode 5
05-10-1987Team 4 (Day Two): Danny, Nigel, Tom, Mark Answered 2 riddles correctly, gained Bread and ANVIL spell Encountered Gumboil, used ANVIL spell Picked up Grapes, Casper and Egg Tim...
6.Episode 6
12-10-1987Team 4 (Day Three): Danny, Nigel, Tom, Mark Went through left exit Entered bomb room and died (took wrong turn) Team 5 (Day One): Helen, Anthony, John Paul, Claire Stepped on...
7.Episode 7
19-10-1987Team 6 (Day Two): Richard, Jonathan, Paul, Edward Stepped on Cup to open second exit Took Bread, Gold and Soap (left Key and Fish) Encountered Granitas, answered 3 riddles cor...
8.Episode 8
26-10-1987Team 6 (Day Three): Richard, Jonathan, Paul, Edward Walked through spear room Took Casper and Bell (left Gold) Used Casper in locked door Summoned Merlin, answered 2 riddles...
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