Gundrada the Sword Mistress wielded a large sword and was quite happy to cut off heads of anything she saw as a threat.
Magical, mysterious, mischievous, mean moody and magnificent - just a few adjectives to describe the late, great John Woodnutt's contribution to Knightmare. He certainly had his M&M's, having played a dual role par excellence.
The Guardian has published items on how Knightmare was made and how it still stands out in the world of children's television.