The Crystal Maze concept was developed in “two days” creating a show which although similar to Fort Boyard, was substantially different in presentation and style. Producer Malcolm Heyworth contacted Fort Boyard's creator Jacques Antoine about developing an alternative format using themed zones as a means to keep the show visually fresh.
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Ī pilot of Fort Boyard was filmed, hosted by Richard O'Brien, but After Channel 4 commissioned a full series it became apparent Fort Boyard's set would be unavailable in time for filming. The original outlined concept was, according to Richard O’brien, "kind of like Dungeons and Dragons" with the host acting as the " Dungeon master", O'Brien's name "was thrown into the hat at that point". Originally Chatsworth Television intended to make a British version of the French show Fort Boyard.
On 13 January 2017, it was confirmed that Richard Ayoade would host a new 20 episode series later in the year. The first four series, including three Christmas specials, were presented by Richard O'Brien, followed by two series and two specials hosted by Edward Tudor-Pole with a one-off, celebrity edition hosted by Stephen Merchant in 2016. Upon reaching the centre dome, a time limit is calculated based on the crystal’s obtained and the team have to collect as many gold tokens as possible in the allotted time to win the prize. Each show has a team of contestants travel across the zones, competing in a range of different challenges, with a "time crystal" won for each challenge successfully completed. The show is set within "The Crystal Maze" - a labyrinth consisting of four different "zones" and its centrepiece called "The Crystal Dome". The Crystal Maze is a British game show devised by Jacques Antoine and shown on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom. All you had to do was avoid it – see just why it was so chilling below.Template:Use British English Template:Infobox television This was the final task in the show, from series two onwards, and could see contestants ‘evaporated’ by the invisible Vortex on the grid. Probably.Īrg! The thing of nightmares! For kids in the 80s, The Vortex sent shivers down your spine. In ep 5 of the first series, you can hear the infamous Doctor Who ‘Knock-Knock’ gag – probably its first outing on television. This creation was controlled by actor Kenny Baker (who sadly passed away earlier this year), famous for being the lovable Star Wars droid Artoo Detoo. An angry one at that – who wasn’t too keen on humans. Not like the fake ones you get today.Ī character known as ‘Uncle’ transformed into an aspidistra. We think you’ll agree, Moira had quite the 80s fashion game going on…Ĭheck out a clip from the very first episode below featuring the big names of the day – Elizabeth Estensen (fresh off hit sitcom The Liver Bird s and now known for playing Diane Sugden in Emmerdale since 1999) and Fred Harris (presenter of classic kids’ show, Play School). Oddly, when in human form, she introduced herself as ‘Moira Stuart’ to the Earthling game players. National treasure Moira Stuart played the alien presenterĪ year before she became THE face of BBC News for so many years, Stuart played Darong, one of the mischievous aliens. The celebs must try to get their crystal back so they can return home, and are pitted against a series of mind games set by their hi-jinks loving hosts. We are also informed that the Argons are polite (hence why they change from their dragon-like natural forms into human form, to make us comfortable) though also have a ‘regrettable sense of humour’, which results in them stealing a crystal from the celebs’ spaceship each week (yes, an actual crystal – we’re looking at you Channel 4!). Its very Douglas Adams-esque opening (a tone which continues throughout the show) set the light mood and futuristic style. ‘Many light years away on the far side of the galaxy in a region often visited by time-travellers lies Arg, a small planet of little consequence.’
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But just why are so many TV fans excited for the return of this lost classic?
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