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The Quest

The Quest was the official newsletter of the Knightmare Adventurer's Club, which was released four times a year


The Quest was a quarterly magazine that was sent out to members of the Knightmare Adventurer's Club. It included articles written by members of the production team, including in-character pieces for some of the dungeon denizens, and interviews with the cast and the participants of the show.

In This Section

The Quest 1.1: Introduction

The chamber of quest choosing

Introduction to the very first issue of The Quest, the Official Knightmare Adventurers Club Newsletter.

The Quest 1.1: Knightmare Knews

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Includes viewer letters and details of the latest Knightmare book, board game and computer game.

The Quest 1.1: The Unknown Treguard

Treguard the Dungeon Master, in Series 1 (1987). Played by Hugo Myatt.

A photo of Hugo Myatt on his beloved Vincent motorbike shows a less familiar side of the legendary Dungeon Master.

The Quest 1.1: Who's Who? Part 1

Treguard, Pickle, Hordriss, and Elita in the antechamber.

An introduction to the Powers that Be and other allies in Knightmare Series 5 (1991).

The Quest 1.1: Who's Who? Part 2

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An introduction to the Opposition and other interlopers in Knightmare Series 5 (1991).

The Quest 1.1: Worlds on a Tabletop

Brother Mace, a tavern monk. Played by Michael Cule.

Knightmare star and improviser Michael Cule explains how roleplaying games work (in a thousand words).

The Quest 1.1: Year of the Dragon

A promotional image of Smirkenorff the Dragon with broader wings set against a mountainous backdrop.

This year sees the fifth series of Knightmare - the first to have a real live Dragon playing a major part in the storyline. By Mark Wells.

The Quest 1.2: Behind the Armour

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Discussions with Frightknight sculptor Ron Lyon and Knightmare gamebook author Dave Morris.

The Quest 1.2: Castles on the Air

A header image of Castell Coch near Cardiff, which was used in Knightmare.

Mark Wells takes you around some of the magical places which have featured in Knightmare over the past few years.

The Quest 1.2: Dominic's Delight

Series 4, Winners. Dickon's FIRE spell strikes Malice.

The winning team from Series 4 have written their account of what it's like to beat the Opposition.

The Quest 1.2: Introduction

The chamber of quest choosing

Introduction to the second issue of the Official Newsletter of the Knightmare Adventurers Club.

The Quest 1.2: Knightmare Knews

Stack of newspapers

Latest news concerning the Knightmare cast, including a wedding for Elita (Stephanie Hesp).

The Quest 1.2: Once upon a Dungeon

Series 3 (1989) - collage of individual actor photos - black & white

Cast your mind back to the beginning of time... How many of these characters from Knightmare's past can you identify?

The Quest 1.2: The Final Battle

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11-year-old Paul Hawkins from Kent sends in a bloodthirsty tale of derring-do at Knightmare Castle.

The Quest 1.3: Ditchling Beacon Visit

Display from the credits of the Mindscape computer game, published in 1991 for the Amiga and Atari ST.

Five go to Ditchling Beacon, by David Learner. A visit to computer game developers Mindscape.

The Quest 1.3: Great T-shirt Hunt

T-shirts, sweatshirts and mugs advertised in The Quest Issue 1.1

Production staff go to Screens to discuss Knightmare T-shirts.

The Quest 1.3: Introduction

The chamber of quest choosing

Introduction to the third issue of the Official Newsletter of the Knightmare Adventurers Club.

The Quest 1.3: Knightmare Knews

Stack of newspapers

Latest news, including Mark Knight on The Bill, Raynor Bourton launching a charity, and the fifth Knightmare gamebook.

The Quest 1.3: Questionnaire Results

Series 4, Quest 6. Hordriss the Confuser rewards Dickon for honouring their pact.

Results of the previous issue's questionnaire, plus Anglia TV on the possibility of repeats of Knightmare episodes.

The Quest 1.3: The Final Battle

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11-year-old Paul Hawkins completes his fanfic from the previous edition. Plus, a chance to visit the studios.

The Quest 1.3: Tim Child Interview

Knightmare creator Tim Child interviewed by Challenge TV in 2013

An interview with Knightmare's creator, Tim Child, ahead of Series 6 in 1992.

The Quest 2.1: David Learner's Son

Pickle the Elf. Played by David Learner.

David Learner on his son's visit to Knightmare filming and an unrehearsed performance with Hugo Myatt.

The Quest 2.1: Introduction

The chamber of quest choosing

Introduction to Volume 2, Issue 1 of The Quest, Official Newsletter of the Knightmare Adventurers Club.

The Quest 2.1: Knightmare Knews

Stack of newspapers

Latest updates on cast and crew projects, including further Broadsword shows TimeBusters and Cyberzone.

The Quest 2.1: The Final Frontier

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The Final Frontier, a fanfiction by Knightmare Adventurers Club member, Louise Foxe.

The Quest 2.1: Tommy Boyd Interview

CITV 1991 - Tommy Boyd

Tommy Boyd took time off from presenting Children's ITV to talk to TQ about his favourite adventure series.

The Quest 2.1: Xmas at the Castle

End of Series 4. Merlin creates a wreath of candles to signify Christmas.

Ever wondered what Christmas is like in the Powers That Be household? Now's your chance to find out...

The Quest 2.2: Dungeonous Dangers

Sprite emerging from fire. By Leandro De Carvalho from Pixabay (free to use: https://pixabay.com/service/license/)

How Knightmare's creator Tim Child interprets the folklore of dungeon creatures.

The Quest 2.2: Ghoul's Gallery

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A selection of fan contributions published in The Quest newsletter.

The Quest 2.2: Hugo Myatt Interview

Treguard holding helmet of justice

Hugo's There? An exclusive Interview with the Dungeon Master himself, Hugo 'Treguard' Myatt

The Quest 2.2: Introduction

The chamber of quest choosing

Introduction to Volume 2, Issue 2 of The Quest, Official Newsletter of the Knightmare Adventurers Club.

The Quest 2.2: Knightmare Knews

Stack of newspapers

Latest news, including Knightmare actors supporting acting workshops at the Shakespeare Globe Museum.

The Quest 2.2: Return to KM Castle

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Return to Knightmare Castle: a story by Knightmare fan Paul McIntosh.

The Quest 2.3: Designer Extraordinaire

Woman in dark fantasy costume. Photo by Darcy Delia from Pexels (free to use licence).

Sketches from Knightmare's costume designer Prue Handley.

The Quest 2.3: Ghoul's Gallery

Pickle the Elf. Played by David Learner.

Pickle's bad day: a selection of illustrations from The Quest subscribers.

The Quest 2.3: Introduction

The chamber of quest choosing

Introduction to Volume 2, Issue 3 of The Quest, Official Newsletter of the Knightmare Adventurers Club.

The Quest 2.3: Knightmare Knews

Stack of newspapers

Latest updates, including news on the Knightmare crew's filming in Spain for the new Series 7.

The Quest 2.3: Multiple-choice Quiz

Hordriss quizing the dungeooneer

Ever wondered how you would fare in the Knightmare Dungeon? Try our fiendish quiz to find out.

The Quest 2.3: Peek at the Pooka

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Interview with a pooka, plus details of a new Helmet of Justice for the upcoming series of Knightmare.

The Quest 2.3: Who's Who? New Crew

Lord Fear and Lissard

Wilf Wright went under-cover to try to discover what delights the producer has in store for us this year.

The Quest 3.1: Dungeoneer's Diary

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For the first time this year we encouraged teams to write in a diary which we kept in their hospitality room at the studio.

The Quest 3.1: Introduction

The chamber of quest choosing

Introduction to Volume 3 Issue 1 of The Quest, Official Newsletter of the Knightmare Adventurers Club.

The Quest 3.1: Knightmare Knews

Stack of newspapers

Latest updates include Lord Fear and Lissard at a wedding and Majida meeting a dungeoneer in the real world!

The Quest 3.1: Lord Fear's Diary

Series 7, Quest 2. Nicola takes on the Trial by Spikes in Level 2.

Lord Fear on the performance of his new challenges. Then a walkthrough of how they are made.

The Quest 3.1: Top Trumps Part 1

Pool of dice

Play Top Trumps with a selection of Knightmare characters.

The Quest 3.1: Winners Interview

Series 7, Quest 6. Julie turns into a black cat to frighten Raptor.

What's it really like to appear on Knightmare? We interviewed Julie and Sam from the [first] winning team in Series 7.

The Quest 3.2: Editorial

A promotional image of Smirkenorff the Dragon with broader wings set against a mountainous backdrop.

Editorial introducing the new chronicler and announcing an eighth series of Knightmare.

The Quest 3.2: Hands' Creepy Cookery

Series 5, Quest 5. Sylvester Hands attempts to rob new dungeoneer, Jenna.

Sylvester Hands recounts a few selections from his latest cookery book, 'Sly's sickly succulents'.

The Quest 3.2: Interview with Barry

Series 7, end of series. Barry (team 7) finds two cubes containing the Shield and a troll hammer.

A dungeoneer reveals all: we interview Barry Thorne, dungeoneer from the [second] winning team in Series 7

The Quest 3.2: Lord Fear's Diary

Series 6, End of Series. Lord Fear's red dragon in flight to attack Knightmare Castle.

Lord Fear's latest diary hints at a new red dragon for the upcoming Series 8.

The Quest 3.2: Through the Eye Shield

Motley the jester in the dungeon

Find out what your favourite Knightmare actors are up to outside of the dungeon.

The Quest 3.2: Top Trumps Part 2

Pool of dice

Complete your set of Knightmare Top Trump cards from the previous issue with characters from the early series.

The Quest 3.2: Viewer Letters

VHS cassette tape. Photo by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pexels.

Viewer letters include requests for videos of previous series of Knightmare.

The Quest 4.1: Dungeoneers and Dragons

Series 8 opening sequence from episode 1

Interviews with team two (Daniel Sacker) and team three (Nathan Coppen) from Series 8.

The Quest 4.1: Editorial

Top deck of the Golden Galleon in Series 8 (1994).

Looking ahead to the forthcoming Series 8, with breaking news that it could be the final series.

The Quest 4.1: Introducing Stiletta

Stiletta the Warrior Thief. Played by Joanne Heywood.

Tally ho! New character Stiletta is mighty handy with her throwing knives. She lets slip how she plans to use the Dungeon dimensions to further her fortunes.

The Quest 4.1: Lord Fear's Diary

Lord Fear casting a spell

A week in the life of Lord Fear spells big trouble as he talks impersonations and new automated skeletrons.

The Quest 4.1: The New Series

Knightmare Series 8 Opposition cast. Lord Fear throws a fireball as part of the opening sequence.

Introducing Volume Four of the Knightmare Adventurers Club Official Newsletter.

The Quest 4.1: Through the Eye Shield

A cropped 1994 character shot of Honesty Bartram (Bill Cashmore).

Updates on what the Knightmare cast is up to outside the dungeon.

The Quest 4.1: Viewer Letters

Letters, shallow focus. Photo by Suzy Hazelwood for Pexels (free-to-use licence)

A fan writes in to say the difficulty has dropped. Is it the comedy factor, or just a symptom of growing older?

The Quest 4.1: With Snapper-Jack

Snapper-Jack, the Fool Taker. Played by Bill Cashmore.

No, he's not a biscuit - in fact he's decidedly more terrifying than that. An interview with new fool-taker Snapper-Jack.

The Quest 4.2: Dunshelm Diary

Majida and Treguard looking into pool, Series 8 Episode 1

Celebrating nine years, while the Chronicler explains the demise of Knightmare.

The Quest 4.2: Lord Fear's Diary

Lord Fear casting a spell

A week in the life of an immortal...

The Quest 4.2: Sword of the Sorcerer

Scenic castle at dawn. Photo by Felix Mittermeier from Pexels (with contrast modifications).

Got the 'no new Knightmare' blues? 'The Sword of the Sorcerer' might be just the remedy. Tim Child discusses an exciting new project.

The Quest 4.2: Through the Eye Shield

Series 5, Quest 5. Sylvester Hands attempts to rob new dungeoneer, Jenna.

What the Knightmare cast are currently up to, and Sly Hands' New Year Resolutions.

The Quest 4.2: Viewers' Letters

Letters, shallow focus. Photo by Suzy Hazelwood for Pexels (free-to-use licence)

This issue's star letter seems to express a lot of people's opinions.