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Klaus View member profile	Sep 29 2016, 10:35 AM Post #1
❤️❤️➕🟦 Joined: 3 June 2012 Posts: 22,246 User: 17,160	The classic 90s gameshow 'The Crystal Maze' is returning for a one-off special in aid of Stand Up for Cancer next month on Channel 4! It will be hosted by Stephen Merchant with the team consisting of Rio Ferdinand, Michelle Keegan, Jonnie Peacock, Sara Cox and Josh Widdicombe. In it's original run, it was one of Channel 4's highest rated shows and it is often named as one of the best UK gameshows. There are four zones that each contain a number of challenges, with the more challenges you complete, the more crystals you earn. The crystals give the contestants more time to complete the final challenge. The success of the show has led to a recent 'live immersive experience' being set up this year where the public can play the maze for themselves. Are you looking forward to this one-off special and would you like to see a full series?


jakewild View member profile	Sep 29 2016, 10:38 AM Post #2
not 152chris (☻‿☻) Joined: 2 February 2007 Posts: 12,892 User: 2,790	wonder if they remake it they'll keep it going for the public like that kickstarter one...? i wanna crystal maze so bad


dandy* View member profile	Sep 29 2016, 05:33 PM Post #3
Mansonette Joined: 7 March 2006 Posts: 35,264 User: 54	OMG I'd love to see this return for a proper series, it was amazing back in the day! I used to want to be on it so badly and was gutted when it ended.


Klaus View member profile	Oct 5 2016, 04:27 PM Post #4
❤️❤️➕🟦 Joined: 3 June 2012 Posts: 22,246 User: 17,160	Will be airing on Sunday 16th October at 9pm! Didn't realise they would just make Stephen Merchant into the original presenter because I'm sure the original one would be happy to do it?


jakewild View member profile	Oct 5 2016, 04:46 PM Post #5
not 152chris (☻‿☻) Joined: 2 February 2007 Posts: 12,892 User: 2,790	THE HEAD LOL OMG


Klaus View member profile	Oct 17 2016, 10:01 AM Post #6
❤️❤️➕🟦 Joined: 3 June 2012 Posts: 22,246 User: 17,160	It was filmed in the Crystal Maze experience which means its return makes sense as they didn't have to waste money on building a new set! I quite enjoyed it although the celebrities were a bit dumb at times. I liked the comedic tone Stephen brought.


Suedehead2 View member profile	Oct 17 2016, 12:58 PM Post #7
BuzzJack Legend Joined: 13 April 2007 Posts: 36,654 User: 3,272	Yes, but puzzle boy enjoyed himself.


richie View member profile	Oct 17 2016, 02:49 PM Post #8
Poet and Storyteller Joined: 11 March 2006 Posts: 6,753 User: 166	QUOTE(Froot. @ Oct 5 2016, 05:27 PM) Didn't realise they would just make Stephen Merchant into the original presenter because I'm sure the original one would be happy to do it? At 74, he's probably not as spritely as he was - not sure he'd be able to gallop off, taking a celeb by the arm like he used to.


DalekTurret32 View member profile	Dec 18 2016, 08:12 PM Post #9
FIVE YEARS OF THE TURRET 15-20 Joined: 12 March 2015 Posts: 4,754 User: 21,666	Aw! I missed it! From what I saw on Challenge, it looks great.


lewistgreen View member profile	Jan 13 2017, 11:26 AM Post #10
BuzzJack Legend Pronouns: he/him Joined: 25 July 2013 Posts: 26,007 User: 19,585	Confirmed today that Channel 4 have picked up a full series with Richard Ayoade taking over as host.


Klaus View member profile	Jan 14 2017, 12:05 PM Post #11
❤️❤️➕🟦 Joined: 3 June 2012 Posts: 22,246 User: 17,160	Glad that it will be returning! It seems like they're going all out as well as they're building a new 30,000 square foot set rather than filming on the Crystal Maze experience set again and they've commissioned 20(!) new episodes! Think Richard will be a great host as well.


danG View member profile	Jan 14 2017, 12:07 PM Post #12
🔥🚀🔥 Joined: 30 August 2010 Posts: 74,536 User: 11,746	wasn't a big fan of the celebrity special but I like Richard Ayoade (on Big Fat Quiz) so I'll give this another go.


Klaus View member profile	May 27 2017, 10:20 AM Post #13
❤️❤️➕🟦 Joined: 3 June 2012 Posts: 22,246 User: 17,160	Filmed at a new purpose built set that is over 30,000 square feet! (the Stand Up to Cancer special was filmed at the interactive Crystal Maze experience) It was created by the original designer . There will be 20 hour long episodes (which may suggest it will be on in the daytime? or perhaps running at say 7/8:00 every weekday night?) and there will also be more special celebrity editions. Looking forward to this, hopefully the people will be smarter than those in the Stand Up to Cancer special


lewistgreen View member profile	Jun 7 2017, 10:32 PM Post #14
BuzzJack Legend Pronouns: he/him Joined: 25 July 2013 Posts: 26,007 User: 19,585	Returns June 23rd with a Celebrity special


lewistgreen View member profile	Jun 12 2017, 09:57 AM Post #15
BuzzJack Legend Pronouns: he/him Joined: 25 July 2013 Posts: 26,007 User: 19,585	Two new characters will be joining Richard Ayoade in the series. Adam Buxton will play Jarhead in the Futuristic Zone and Jessica Hynes will play The Knight in the Medieval Zone. Confirmed contestants for the first episode (for Stand Up To Cancer) are Ore Oduba, Alex Brooker, Vicky Pattison, Louie Spence and Lydia Bright.


Qween View member profile	Jun 12 2017, 10:49 AM Post #16
Schlagerdrottningen Joined: 23 August 2010 Posts: 31,876 User: 11,709	Oh GOD, Louie Spence needs to GET LOST IN THE MAZE and never find his way out.


Mack. View member profile	Jun 14 2017, 11:50 AM Post #17
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,639 User: 12,915	Really looking forward to the revival of this, Hoping I won't be disappointed with it.


Qween View member profile	Jun 23 2017, 09:02 PM Post #18
Schlagerdrottningen Joined: 23 August 2010 Posts: 31,876 User: 11,709	Richard Ayoade was so many kinds of amazing, him running around with the golden hand, his general despondency and then the marching off stage at the end have me totally SOLD.


Mack. View member profile	Jun 26 2017, 12:09 PM Post #19
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,639 User: 12,915	Well I loved it and think Richard Ayoade is perfect as host. As for people complaining about 'Z Listers' - I recognised all of them just Louis Spence the only bad thing about it.. Can't wait for the next episode.


Klaus View member profile	Jun 26 2017, 03:07 PM Post #20
❤️❤️➕🟦 Joined: 3 June 2012 Posts: 22,246 User: 17,160	The new set looked brilliant! Richard was fab too, better than Stephen for me. His quick dry wit is perfect.