The Grand Knockout Tournament (TV 1987)

Directors:

Martin Hughes, Geoffrey C.D. Wilson

Stars:

Stuart Hall, Duke of Abercorn, Jenny Agutter

Cast

Credited cast:
Stuart Hall	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Duke of Abercorn	...	Himself
Jenny Agutter	...	Herself
Anthony Andrews	...	Himself
Rowan Atkinson	...	Lord Knock of Alton
Peter Blake	...	Himself
Michael Brandon	...	Himself
Steve Cauthen	...	Himself
John Cleese	...	Himself
Brian Cooper	...	Himself
Steve Cram	...	Himself
Ben Cross	...	Himself
Paul Daniels	...	Chief Judge
Les Dawson	...	Himself
Chris De Burgh	...	Himself

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

joust | obstacle course | knight | tv special | charity | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Game-Show

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 August 1987 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Alton Towers, Farley, Staffordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Knockout Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The participation of members of the Royal Family in this charity event sparked outcry from those who felt this was not a dignified venue for them.

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Connections

Featured in 100 Greatest TV Moments from Hell (2000)

User Reviews

What would Queens Victoria and Elizabeth think?

I watched this show on USA network in 1987 and the big question I wondered about this one back then is: what would Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II think about members of the royal family dressed up in medieval outfits, leading like- dressed celebrities (I bet John Travolta would never do something like this now) to play games (like Knock A Knight) for charity? Anyway, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson (they were married for a year at this time), Princess Anne and Prince Edward captain their teams of Brit celebs and some oddball choices (Walter Payton, Meat Loaf, etc.). A curio back then, and a curio now.