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

The Quest 1.2: Once upon a Dungeon

By Keith McDonald

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


The answers are at the bottom of the page (so don't cheat).

The Troll, as played by Guy Standeven in Series 2 of Knightmare (1988).
1

Mrs Grimwold, a crone played by Tom Karol in Series 3 of Knightmare (1989).
2

Gundrada the Sword Mistress, played by Samantha Perkins in Series 4 of Knightmare (1990).
3

Folly the Jester, as played by Alec Westwood in Series 1 of Knightmare (1987).
4

Lillith, a sorceress played by Mary Miller in Series 1 of Knightmare (1987).
5

Velda, the Wood Elf, played by Natasha Pope in Series 3 of Knightmare (1989).
6

Mellisandre the Maid, played by Zoe Loftin in Series 4 of Knightmare (1990)
7

Cedric the Mad Monk, as played by Lawrence Werber in Series 1 of Knightmare (1987).
8

Gretel the Maid, played by Audrey Jenkinson in Series 2 of Knightmare (1988).
9

Answers

  1. The Troll
  2. The Grimwolds
  3. Gundrada
  4. Folly the Jester
  5. Lilith
  6. Velda the Huntress
  7. Mellisandre
  8. Cedric the Mad Monk
  9. Gretel the Maid

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