Knightmare 1987
What is Knightmare?
Knightmare is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 112
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 7, 1987
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Knightmare is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 8 seasons and 112 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Four children navigate a perilous medieval dungeon using wits and teamwork in this adventure game show.”
- innovative use of early virtual reality technology
- engaging team-based puzzle solving
- unique medieval fantasy setting
- dated visual effects by modern standards
- limited availability of specific production details
Watch it if you enjoy classic children's adventure game shows featuring medieval quests.
The tone is suitable for family viewing as a children's adventure programme.
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When did Knightmare air?
It was broadcast on CITV from 7 September 1987 to 11 November 1994.
What is the premise of the show?
A team of four children tries to complete a quest by traversing a medieval dungeon environment.
How do the children play the game?
One child acts as the sightless dungeoneer while the remaining three act as guides.
What visual technology is the show noted for?
It is most noted for its use of blue screen chroma key and virtual reality interactive gameplay.
Who created the television series?
The series was created by Tim Child.
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