shaun Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 an epic show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 fit's at like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted November 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 In 2002 BBC Scotland produced a gameshow that stood out from all of the studio-based offerings that typified children's television. Instead of being given easy questions or ritually humiliated, the contestants were stretched both mentally and physically and treated with respect. Filmed in the grounds of Castle Toward in Dunoon, this mould-breaking show was Raven.The opening titles show the avian raven flying around the battlements of a castle before turning into its human form. This sets up the air of mystery about the central character. Who is he, and what is he there for? His task is to find a worthy champion through a series of arduous physical and mental challenges. The Raven's Eye staff that he carries gives him magical powers that are especially useful when the young warriors fail one of the challenges and end up in the clutches of demons. He is the children's guide, encouraging and occasionally upbraiding them for their efforts at the various tasks on their journey. With an impish sense of humour, Raven makes his occasional exasperation clear, especially when the mental challenges fail to produce a single winner. However, courtesy and fair play are paramount to the feel of the game and his harsher comments are never designed to belittle the warriors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 sounds gid like ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted November 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 yeah, the presenter really gets into the role.'Ravenisms'Let the challenge... begin!You must be quicker, young warrior!Time is not on your side!You had gold in your sights but sawdust in your brains!Either you did not listen to your heads or there was nothing worth listening to in the first place!May the luck of the Raven's Eye be with you!Hold your head high, young warrior!You have battled bravely and you leave us with honour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connie Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 The Raven presenter is ace. He has silly hair, though. With a really thin plait.My brother and younger sister used to make sure that they never missed Raven.It's silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmygoodein Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Raven is a godlike show.You now have enough gold rings to exchange for a life.I especially like it when he swivels his head a bit when he says Begin (let the challenge...begin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 so is it kinda like knightmare then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Borlax Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 so is it kinda like knightmare then?you really havent seen it eh?knightmare is godraven is some pish pish outdoor activity game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted November 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 oh, you have no idea dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Borlax Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 i think i do mateif you want a fight then quit pokin yer hardon and jump me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted November 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 psst! is that a halfie in your pants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midgeski Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 my sister would get really into Raven, and would pretty muc hpretend to be him. she'd whip the points away for mthe conterstants just like rvaen would. Oh she was so cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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