MY TOP TEN FAVOURITE TEAMS OF ALL TIME
Well, this is certainly a coveted position. After much deliberation and soul-searching, I have – purely for your enjoyment - decided upon my ten favourite teams of all time. It’s not an easy thing to judge, but see how many of my choices you agree with. Of course, if anyone wants to send me their own list then I’ll be pleased to include it in a future issue of TES.
10. Alistair, Harry, Martin and James.
Home town: Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Quest: The Shield of Justice.
Level reached: 3.
Time on Knightmare: Series 4, episodes 3, 4 and 5.
An enjoyable quest from series 4, which came to a tragic end in the Corridor of Blades in level three. ”What a shame; I really did think they’d go all the way.” – Treguard.
9. Daniel, Gideon, Justin and Ben.
Home town: London.
Quest: The Sword of Freedom.
Level reached: 3.
Time on Knightmare: Series 8, episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Gideon’s erratic guidance and constant blaspheming made Daniel’s quest something very special, but it was also a very high-quality adventure. ”It’s a great game you played, boys, but now it’s over, and you must return home.” – Treguard.
8. Nathan, Karen, Stephen and Catherine.
Home town: Southampton, Hampshire.
Quest: The Cup that Heals.
Level reached: 3.
Time on Knightmare: Series 8, episodes 4, 5 and 6.
The best performance – progress-wise – from series 8, from an excellent team with good communication skills. Unfortunately, they were denied their glory: ”Some extra magic might have helped you with this very difficult puzzle, team, and you could have got that magic from Maldame.” – Treguard.
7. Martin, Lee, Jamie and Darren.
Home town: York, North Yorkshire.
Quest: The Chalice.
Level reached: 3.
Time on Knightmare: Series 3, episodes 13, 14 and 15.
A very competent performance and the last hope for a series 3 winner, but the lack of one answer in level three was enough to deny Martin’s team the victory they coveted: ”Without dragon magic, I’m afraid you were no match for Morghanna.” – Treguard.
6. Ben, James, Alan and Nat.
Home town: Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Quest: The Crown.
Level reached: 3+.
Time on Knightmare: Series 6, episodes 8, 9, 10 and 11.
The victorious team from series 6; an exciting performance and a well-deserved win. ”Ben, James, Alan and Nat, you’re going home now. I hope you won’t find it a trifle dull.” – Treguard.
5. Helen, James, Rachel and Craig.
Home town: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.
Quest: The Cup that Heals.
Level reached: 3.
Time on Knightmare: Series 4, episodes 1, 2 and 3.
I’ve always enjoyed this quest, perhaps because it was the first one I ever recorded on video. It was an excellent performance that fell at the final hurdle, thanks to Mogdred. ”Too long, team, your magic was too long.” – Treguard.
4. Leo, Simon, Matthew and James.
Home town: Bromley, Kent.
Quest: The Chalice.
Level reached: 3.
Time on Knightmare: Series 3, episodes 4, 5 and 6.
Another excellent team from series 3, whose adventure suffered much the same fate as Martin’s quest – just one wrong answer in level three spelt doom for an otherwise excellent performance. ”Without the gargoyle’s instruction you have chosen the wrong path, and fallen at the last hurdle.” – Treguard.
3. Julian, Vaughn, Becca and Mary.
Home town: Banbury, Oxfordshire.
Quest: The Talisman.
Level reached: 3+.
Time on Knightmare: Series 2, episodes 11, 12 and 13.
The second-ever and the only mixed boy/girl winners, Julian’s comic quest is great fun to watch. ”I salute you; we all salute you!” – Treguard.
2. Dickon, Dominic, Tim and Pravine.
Home town: Torquay, Devon.
Quest: The Crown.
Level reached: 3+.
Time on Knightmare: Series 4, episodes 10, 11, 12 and 13.
This was the first winning quest for two years, and a first-class adventure. Dickon had plenty of character, but not too much, and the team communicated very well together. ”What you have achieved is worth far more than any treasure.” – Merlin.
1. Julie, Helen, Sam and Helen.
Home town: Leek, Staffordshire.
Quest: The Sword of Freedom.
Level reached: 3+.
Time on Knightmare: Series 7, episodes 10, 11 and 12.
I’ve always said that these girls are my favourite winners, and now I’m naming them as my favourite team overall. Their quest was of an exceptionally high quality, and they all clearly enjoyed the experience immensely from start to finish. ”We win, we win! I can’t believe my eyes!” – Majida.