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The Grand Knockout Tournament (also known as It's a Royal Knockout) was a one-off charity event which took place on 15 June 1987, and was shown on British television on 19 June 1987 (BBC1, repeated on 27 December 1987), in addition to airing on American TV via the USA Network on 12 August 1987, and European satellite channel ...
A 1987 TV special featuring costumed celebrities competing in medieval-themed games for charity. Starring Rowan Atkinson as Blackadder and other famous faces, this show is a rare and hilarious example of British humor.
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- Comedy, Family, Game-Show
- Geoff Wilson, Martin Hughes
- 1987-08-12
Jun 19, 1999 · The Grand Knockout Tournament from 1987. Royal charity game tournament at Alton Towers Park England. Features many entertainment stars and other celebritie...
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Jan 30, 2012 · The Grand Knockout Tournament (colloquially also known as It's a Royal Knockout) was a one-off charity event which was shown on British television on 19 June 1987.
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- DAVID MICHAEL PYPER
A TV special featuring celebrities competing in various sports and games, hosted by Prince Edward and others. See the full list of participants, judges, producers, and crew members on IMDb.
The Grand Knockout Tournament was the brainchild of Prince Edward and marked his first attempt at television production. Whilst the tournament took place on the main lawns of Alton Towers, the amusement park did not feature in the broadcast.
Aug 13, 2020 · Prince Edward organised a medieval themed celebrity tournament, The Grand Knockout Tournament, as a charity fundraiser, but it was a PR nightmare for the royal family. Find out why it was a low point in royal history and how it changed the public perception of some royals.
