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| GamesMaster | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Entertainment |
| Created by | Jane Hewland |
| Presented by | Original series: Dominik Diamond(Series 1–2, 4–7) Dexter Fletcher(Series 3) Revived series: Robert Florence Frankie Ward (Co-Presented) Ty Logan (Co-Presented) |
| Starring | GamesMaster: Sir Patrick Moore(Original series) Sir Trevor McDonald(Revived series) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No.of series | 7 |
| No.of episodes | 126 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 mins (Original series) 60 mins (Series 4 "Gore Special" episode, Revived series) (inc. adverts) |
| Production companies | Hewland International (Original series) Future Studios (Revived series) |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Release | 7 January 1992– 3 February 1998 |
| Network | E4 |
| Release | 21 November 2021– present |
| Related | |
| Games World | |
GamesMasteris a British television programme which originally aired onChannel 4from 1992 to 1998. In 2021, it returned for a new series onYouTubeandE4.It was the first UK television programme dedicated tovideo games.[1]
Dominik Diamondwas the host for six of the original seven series while astronomerSir Patrick Moorefeatured as the GamesMaster. He was replaced in 2021 withSir Trevor McDonald.The show's format consists of a mixture of game reviews, small "features", tips and challenges. Challenges form the biggest section of the show and generally consist of "average" players and celebrities, often competing against each other for the coveted Golden Joystick.[2]
Origins[edit]
GamesMasterbegan when Jane Hewland, formerly ofLondon Weekend Television,who had set up her own production company Hewland International, took an interest in her son's love of video games.[3]She put together a pitch for a programme that would translate the excitement of games playing into watchable television. After some rejection, Hewland put together a video interviewing her son's friends about why they loved video games.[2]It was Channel 4 that became interested in the concept and approved the production, though they only provided an initial budget of £10,000 per episode for a 10 episode first season.[2]
Format and hosts[edit]
Although it featured game reviews,[4]most of the programme was about challenges[5]where game players would compete against one another for the title of "GamesMasterChampion ". Contestants who were successful at their challenges were rewarded with the coveted"GamesMasterGolden Joystick "trophy.[6]Dominik Diamondusually presented the programme[4]withSir Patrick Mooreappearing in pre-recorded inserts as the 'Games Master'. During these challenges, Dominik was joined by a host of commentators. These included Derrick Lynch, Kirk Ewing,Julian Rignall,Rik Henderson, Dave Perry, Tim Boone and Neil West amongst others.
For the third series,Dexter Fletcherbecame the main presenter; this change was criticised by fans, who saw the new host as over-the-top, and too 'in-your-face'. To balance this, the production company dropped all other co-presenters and gave UK games championDave Perrya regular co-presenter slot on every episode. Fletcher was better known at the time for having played an American character called "Spike" in theITVdrama seriesPress Gang.
Review segments[edit]
From the very first episode,GamesMasterincluded reviews of forthcoming titles. In an attempt to give the programme some authority and get the gaming press on their side, as well as eliminate the need for extra staff to review games, the reviews featured a host of magazines journalists from the publishing houseEMAP.This meant the programme could pool the collective opinions of magazines likeMean Machines,C&VGandACE.
However, by series 5, it was decided that the reviews would be better presented by two of the programme's co-commentators, namely Rik Henderson andDave Perry.It brought a much-needed stability to the format[citation needed]and some interesting banter between the reviewers. Series 6 also featured Rik, who was now joined by Ed Lomas, while series 7, due to time constraints and Dave Perry having resigned from the programme's cast (after complaining on-air about being "set up" during aSuper Mario 64challenge), employed two of its own research staff to present the slot, including Richard Pitt.
Stage set[edit]
Each series was set in a different location, with an in-universe narrative given for the changes of set, such as series 2 being set on an oil rig, which is evacuated at end of series 2 due to an explosion. The opening to series 3 has Dexter Fletcher announcing that the previous host (who had left the programme) had not survived. Diamond would later return in series 4 onwards which was set in Hell and then in Heaven for series 5.[7]In the opening credits to series 6 Diamond was portrayed as falling from Heaven. The series 7 titles were a dream sequence in which Diamond travelled to the series' island setting.
Every series following Series 2 had the original series' closing moments portrayed in the series itself as the previous "set" being deconstructed in some manner. In the final series, the set was literally dismantled and the studio closed down over Diamond's final words.
Relationship with the games industry[edit]
Prior toGamesMasterappearing, games companies had very few TV programmes on which to have their titles featured. UK broadcasters had shown sporadic interest in the scene, normally confining coverage to segments within Saturday morning children's programming. From time to time, news programmes would report on one of the very successful British games studios, but in contrast to programming involving films and music videos, there was no regular showcase for video games.
GamesMasterwas first broadcast in 1992, during thefourth (16-bit) console generation- after the launch of theMega Drive,but before theSNES.Sega's success in the early 90s (with both theMaster Systemand Mega Drive, as well as the huge hit gameSonic the Hedgehog) helped cause a video game console boom in 1991, bringing gaming into mainstream UK culture, which would only increase following the arrival of consoles with more advanced graphics capabilities, such as those found on thePlayStation.ThatGamesMasterregularly drew in audiences in the millions proved that there was a huge and so far untapped audience.
Despite competition with specialist gaming magazines, the programme managed to secure several exclusives over the series, showing games that were months or even years away from being finished. BecauseGamesMasterwas largely a challenge-based programme, games studios could, for example, present a single level to be used for these competitive segments.Blast Corpsis one example of a game that was demonstrated long before it, or even theNintendo 64that it played on, were released.
Occasionally, games studios made levels specifically for use on one of the challenges.Shiny Entertainmentwere one such studio when they put together a special level ofEarthworm Jim.Though this worked out well for both game studio and the programme, the experience was somewhat soured when this code ended up being leaked on the Internet. It is believed that the only way for this to have happened is that one of the staff on the programme must have had links with onlineROMcrackers. It led to a great deal of embarrassment and likely upset the trust that existed between the producer, Shiny Entertainment and their publisher,Virgin Interactive.
Gamesmaster sponsorship[edit]
- McDonald's[7](9 September 1993 – 14 January 1995) (Series 3 and 4)
- Meta Quest 2(21 November 2021 – present) (Series 8)
Demise[edit]
Prior toGamesMasterleaving UK television, there had been a crisis of confidence in games television over at rival channel ITV. Their children's department had commissioned another video games programmeT.I.G.S.to accompanyBad Influence!.Then, one series later, they pulled the plug on both programmes, deciding that there was no demand for games coverage on their channel.
GamesMasterwas not affected and continued with success. In 1998, towards the end of production for the 7th series, the programme was looking set to be re-commissioned; viewing figures were still strong, and the programme was finding a new audience, benefiting from the emerging PlayStation culture with the success ofSony's console bringing gaming into the mainstream. The production was also more oriented towards actual games players than the first few series, which had been decidedly light in feature content, and no longer poked fun at 'nerds' and 'geeks', as it was young adults and not children and teenagers who appeared on the programme; indeed, they and the publicity-seeking celebrities were now the subject of jokes.
It is believed that Dominik Diamond, along with the programme's producers, wanted to make a more adult programme that would air in a late night, more mainstream time slot. (Series 8 was going to be set on a pirate ship with buxom wenches as the Golden Joystick assistants.) There was also talk of a spin-off programme being made that would seek to emulate the US talk shows of the time. Whether this would have meant a programme that focused far less on games is unknown. No confirmation exists that any pilots of this concept were ever made; Channel 4 did not see the potential of a gaming programme for an older, adult audience.
However, changes in senior staff at Channel 4 were responsible for taking the programme off the air. The new head of Channel 4 wasMichael Jacksonwho had worked at LWT at the same time as Jane Hewland; the two never saw eye-to-eye. Alternatively, having been the head ofBBC Two,Jackson may have wanted less entertainment programming on Channel 4.
The first series of the programme was repeated onChallengein 2003, but no further episodes have been shown. Challenge thought the programme was "too dated" and "the games being played wouldn't stand up today".[8]
Broadcasting spin-offs[edit]
Several gaming shows were commissioned bySky Onein 1993 from Hewland International (one of which wasGames World). Due to this close relationship withBSkyB,Hewland International were even successful in convincing them to launch a whole new channel dedicated to gaming, computers, the internet and technology.The Computer Channellaunched in 1996 for only BSkyB subscribers, appearing for just two hours every night. Originally, the only gaming show wasGame Over,made by some of the same production team asGamesmasterandGames World.When The Computer Channel was relaunched as.tvin 1998, other shows began to start covering the gaming scene. These includedGear,Roadtest,ExMachinaand alsoGames Republic.[9]
The latter show was closest in style and tone toGamesmaster,featured a themed studio set, studio challenges and the irreverent presentersTrevor and Simon.Though the show did not include any features or VT content, as it was a question based game show based on video games, it was produced byGamesmasterandWhen Games Attackproducer Johnny Ffinch. The series unfortunately came under fire from fans after several questions asked in the show had incorrect answers, infuriating several contestants over the series. (For example, poorly researched questions about theDreamcast's online capabilities, and characters fromTekken).
Dominik Diamond returned to games television first as an interviewee in the 1999 documentaryGames Wars,in which he commented that boys getting turned on byLara Croftwas tragic and "desperately sad". He then returned to presenting in 2004 with a show onBravo,calledWhen Games Attack.[10]This programme was largely feature-based and contained plenty of Dominik's trademark humour. Prior to its broadcast, Dominik featured in a sizableEdgeinterview, with his longtime producer Johnny Finch. Both of them were quite vocal in stating their contempt for other shows about video games that were doing a bad job.
Though it did also feature minor celebrity challenges (mainly football players and glamour models), there were never any head-to-head competitions. To date, Bravo has yet to show a second series. However, in November 2007, a repeat of the only series to date was aired.
In 1999, the BBC filmed two pilot episodes of a new TV show franchise dedicated to video games titledBleeding Thumbs- with Gamesmaster's Rik Henderson as assistant producer and initial commentator. The series would have run between 1999 and 2000 alternating with the hugely successful "Robot Wars",hoping to emulate the successGamesMasterachieved in the process. Two pilots were filmed and were hosted byDermot O'LearyandKate Thornton,and thenTerry Aldertonaccompanying Thornton, thecommissioning editordecommissioned the show claiming that "People want to play games, not watch them".[11]
GamesMasterwas also the first UK show to feature the sport of robot fighting in a news item, which at the time was on LocalPublic-access televisionin the US. Hewland International worked for several years to translate the sport into something for UK viewers. Though they never succeeded, another production company,Mentorn,were able to get their show conceptRobot Warspicked up by BBC Two.
Revival[edit]
In February 2021, Channel 4 announced that they were looking for a brand partner for a potential reboot ofGamesMaster.[12]According to the description of the format, celebrities will "undergo challenges, races and fights in virtual battle across all genres of gaming under the watchful eye of the all-knowing GamesMaster". On 29 September 2021, Frankie Ward, Robert Florence, and Ty Logan were announced as the new hosts.[13]Episodes will first appear onE4's YouTube channel before broadcast on the E4 television channel.[14]On 25 October 2021 it was announced that SirTrevor McDonaldwould be the new GamesMaster.[15]The series was filmed atCrossness Pumping Stationin Abbey Wood, London from 5 to 6 October 2021.[16]
On 10 November 2022, Channel 4 announced thatGamesMasterwould continue to another series after being successful in social platforms. The next series was announced to be broadcast on social media in 2023[17]though as of July 2024, no broadcast had taken place.
Magazine[edit]
In January 1993,Future Publishingbegan a tie-in magazine, also calledGamesMaster.In the May issue of 2010, Editor-in-chief Robin Alway announced that Future Publishing were 'looking into' reintroducing the programme to British television, and promised that he would keep the readers of the magazine informed of any future details.[18]The magazine ceased publishing in November 2018, having outlasted the original TV series by more than twenty years.[19]
Series details and celebrity guests[edit]
| Series | Start date | End date | Episodes | Air time | Setting | Servant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 January 1992 | 10 March 1992 | 10 | Tuesdays at 6:30pm | Church (St Paul's Church, Dock Street, London) | Monk-Dave Perry |
| 2 | 1 October 1992 | 25 March 1993 | 26 | Thursdays at 6:30pm | Oil rig (Kempton Park Pumping Station,London)[N 1] | Diver– Sarah Whisker |
| 3 | 9 September 1993 | 1 March 1994 | 26 | Thursdays then Tuesdays at 6:30pm | First Half: Games Academy (Oxford Prison) Second Half: Team Championship (Clerkenwell House of Detention) |
Caretaker – Richard Baynham |
| 4 | 20 September 1994 | 14 January 1995 | 18 | Tuesdays at 6:30pm | Hell (St Paul's Church, Dock Street, London) | Goblins– Mark Lyle, Rob Umm, Richard Wright, Natalie McCloskey, Elizabeth Hyde, Victoria Hyde and Tim Colman |
| 5 | 21 September 1995 | 18 January 1996 | 18 | Thursdays at 6:30pm | Heaven (Hewland International's TV studio inBrixton) | Angels – Helena Tepper and Tanya Kecskes |
| 6 | 24 October 1996 | 27 February 1997 | 18 | Thursdays at 6:00pm | Atlantis (St Paul's Church, Dock Street, London) | Mermaids – Theresa Tilley and Leigh-Ann Woodall |
| 7 | 19 November 1997 | 3 February 1998 | 10 | Wednesdays then Tuesdays at 6:00pm | Desert island (Hewland International's TV studio in Brixton) | Castaways – Helena Tepper and Leigh-Ann Woodall |
| 8 | 21 November 2021 (E4's YouTube channel) 24 November 2021 (E4) |
5 December 2021 (E4's YouTube channel) 8 December 2021 (E4) |
3 | Wednesdays at 10pm | Power station (Crossness Pumping Station,Abbey Wood, London) | Gatekeepers– Lucy Frier and Matt McNaughton |
| 9 | 2024 | 2024 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
- ^This was the same set as used in theRed Dwarfepisode 'Justice', and the final episode of the 1992 television series remake ofThe Tomorrow People,in which the main starKristian Schmidwas also a challenger on this series ofGamesMaster.
Series 1 – 1992[edit]
- Episode 1 –John Fashanu– 7 January 1992
- Episode 2 –Gary Mason– 14 January 1992
- Episode 3 –Annabel Croft– 21 January 1992
- Episode 4 –Eric Bristow– 28 January 1992
- Episode 5 –Jimmy White,Archer Macleanand Ashley Paske – 4 February 1992
- Episode 6 –Pat and Mick– 11 February 1992
- Episode 7 – Wrestling - FeaturingKendo Nagasaki– 18 February 1992
- Episode 8 –Pat Cashand Emily Cash – 25 February 1992
- Episode 9 –Barry McGuigan– 3 March 1992
- Episode 10 –Emlyn Hughes– 10 March 1992
Series 2 – 1992/1993[edit]
- Episode 1 –Tony Slattery– 1 October 1992
- Episode 2 –Frank Bruno– 8 October 1992
- Episode 3 –Vinnie JonesandNick Pickard– 15 October 1992
- Episode 4 –Rory Underwood– 22 October 1992
- Episode 5 –Take That– 29 October 1992
- Episode 6 –Jim Duggan– 5 November 1992
- Episode 7 –ShadowandJetfromGladiators– 12 November 1992
- Episode 8 –Kristian Schmid– 19 November 1992
- Episode 9 –John Parrott– 26 November 1992
- Episode 10 – Richard Norton – 3 December 1992
- Episode 11 –Johnny Herbert– 10 December 1992
- Episode 12 –Todd Carty– 17 December 1992
- Episode 13 –Bob Holness– 24 December 1992
- Episode 14 –Linford ChristieandColin Jackson– 31 December 1992
- Episode 15 –Ian Wright– 7 January 1993
- Episode 16 –Mark WingettandHuw Higginson– 14 January 1993
- Episode 17 –Cathy Dennis– 21 January 1993
- Episode 18 –Ulrika Jonsson– 28 January 1993
- Episode 19 –Vic Reeves– 4 February 1993
- Episode 20 –Gordon Burns– 11 February 1993
- Episode 21 –East 17– 18 February 1993
- Episode 22 –Josie Lawrence– 25 February 1993
- Episode 23 –Tony Daley– 4 March 1993
- Episode 24 –Steve Backley– 11 March 1993
- Episode 25 –Duncan Goodhewand Arm wrestlers – 18 March 1993
- Episode 26 –Kevin ConwayandSean Kerly– 25 March 1993
Series 3 – 1993/1994[edit]
- Episode 1 –Mortal Kombat(which featured bothDaniel PesinaandElizabeth Maleckiwho were both dressed as their respective characters, Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade). – 9 September 1993
- Episode 2 –Gabrielle– 16 September 1993
- Episode 3 – Gladiators 1 (Shadow and Falcon) – 23 September 1993
- Episode 4 – Gladiators 2 (Cobra and Scorpio) – 30 September 1993
- Episode 5 – Gladiators Final (Shadow and Scorpio) – 7 October 1993
- Episode 6 –Utah Saints– 14 October 1993
- Episode 7 –Steve PuntandHugh Dennis– 21 October 1993
- Episode 8 –Sean Maguire– 28 October 1993
- Episode 9 –Monie Love(a trailer featuringPaul Whitehousewas shown for this episode, but his appearance was never broadcast) – 4 November 1993
- Episode 10 –Nigel BennandBarry McGuigan(live episode) – 11 November 1993
- Episode 11 –Dani Behr– 18 November 1993
- Episode 12 –Liam Botham– 25 November 1993
- Episode 13 – Footy 1Vinnie Jonesvs.Les Ferdinand– 2 December 1993
- Episode 14 – Footy 2Dennis Wisevs.John Barnes– 9 December 1993
- Episode 15 – Footy 3 Vinnie Jones vs. John Barnes plus a youngSimon Amstell– 16 December 1993
- Episode 16 – Christmas Special withFrank Bruno,Mike Doyle,Lorraine Chase,John Altman,Robin Askwith,Wayne Morris,Robert Duncan,Graham BickleyandRay Meagher– 23 December 1993
- Episode 17 –Games Mistress– 28 December 1993
- Episode 18 –Simone Robertson– 4 January 1994
- Episode 19 –Kriss Akabusi– 11 January 1994
- Episode 20 –Andrew PaulandLisa GeoghanfromThe Bill– 18 January 1994
- Episode 21 –Ronnie O'Sullivan– 25 January 1994
- Episode 22 –Randy Savage– 1 February 1994
- Episode 23 –2 Unlimited(Kevin Keeganguested in the Consoletation Zone) – 8 February 1994
- Episode 24 –Crash Test Dummies– 15 February 1994
- Episode 25 –Bad Boys Inc– 22 February 1994
- Episode 26 – GamesMaster Team Championship Final – 1 March 1994
Series 4 – 1994/1995[edit]
- Episode 1 –Frank Skinner(with Richard Divizio asBarakafromMortal Kombat II) – 20 September 1994
- Episode 2 – Bruce Roberts,Dan FalzonandSarah Vandenbergh– 27 September 1994
- Episode 3 –Jimmy White– 4 October 1994
- Episode 4 –PJ & Duncan– 11 October 1994
- Episode 5 –Andy Colevs.Kasey Keller– 18 October 1994
- Episode 6 –Vinnie Jonesvs.Andy Townsend– 25 October 1994
- Episode 7 –Kasey Kellervs.Andy Townsend– 1 November 1994
- Episode 8 –Ian Kelseyvs.Camilla Power"Emmerdale stars" – 8 November 1994
- Episode 9 –Rupert MoonandDewi Morris– 15 November 1994
- Episode 10 –Let Loose– 22 November 1994
- Episode 11 –C.J. Lewis– 29 November 1994
- Episode 12 –Marcus Alexander BagwellandDel Wilkes– 6 December 1994
- Episode 13 –David Coulthard– 13 December 1994
- Episode 14 – Christmas 'Stars' Special – 20 December 1994
- Episode 15 –Roger BlackandDu'aine Ladejo(shown at 5.35pm) – 27 December 1994
- Episode 16 –Prince Naseem– 3 January 1995
- Episode 17 –Natalie Imbruglia– 10 January 1995
- Episode 18 – Gore Special (shown at 12:35am) – 14 January 1995
Series 5 – 1995/1996[edit]
- Episode 1 –The Shamen– 21 September 1995
- Episode 2 – Jadene Doran – 28 September 1995
- Episode 3 –Stephen Hendry– 3 October 1995
- Episode 4 –Donna Airand Vicky Taylor fromByker Grove– 12 October 1995
- Episode 5 –Stuart WadeandTonicha JeronimofromEmmerdale– 19 October 1995
- Episode 6 –Dean HoldsworthandDavid Kerslake– 26 October 1995
- Episode 7 –Phil BabbandGraeme Le Saux– 7 November 1995
- Episode 8 –Dean HoldsworthandPhil Babb– 9 November 1995
- Episode 9 –Johnny HerbertandMark Blundell– 16 November 1995
- Episode 10 – Cobra and Panther fromGladiators– 23 November 1995
- Episode 11 –Ronnie O'Sullivan– 30 November 1995
- Episode 12 –E.Y.C.– 7 December 1995
- Episode 13 –Whigfield– 14 December 1995
- Episode 14 –Patsy PalmerandDean GaffneyfromEastEnders– 21 December 1995
- Episode 15 – Christmas Special - highlights from previous series – 28 December 1995
- Episode 16 –Mr Motivator– 4 January 1996
- Episode 17 –Stewart LeeandRichard Herring– 11 January 1996
- Episode 18 –Janick Gers– 18 January 1996
Series 6 – 1996/1997[edit]
- Episode 1 –Samantha Fox– 24 October 1996
- Episode 2 –Danny John-Jules– 31 October 1996
- Episode 3 –John RegisandTony Jarrett– 7 November 1996
- Episode 4 – Paul Leyshon – 14 November 1996
- Episode 5 –Uri Geller– 21 November 1996
- Episode 6 –Richard RufusandMichael Duberry– 28 November 1996
- Episode 7 –Chris Armstrong– 5 December 1996
- Episode 8 –Richard RufusandChris Armstrong– 12 December 1996
- Episode 9 – Christmas Special - TheGamesmasterChristmas Quiz – 19 December 1996
- Episode 10 –Zoë Ball– 2 January 1997
- Episode 11 –Deepak Verma– 9 January 1997
- Episode 12 – Bear Van Beers (Beertje Van Beers) – 16 January 1997
- Episode 13 –Tracy Shaw– 23 January 1997
- Episode 14 –Adam HollioakeandPhil Tufnell– 30 January 1997
- Episode 15 –Paul McKenna– 6 February 1997
- Episode 16 –The Brotherhood(band) – 13 February 1997
- Episode 17 –Gene(band) – 20 February 1997
- Episode 18 –Michael Fish– 27 February 1997
Series 7 – 1997/1998[edit]
- Episode 1 –Jo Guest– 19 November 1997
- Episode 2 –Kaleef– 26 November 1997
- Episode 3 – BoxersRyan Rhodesand Khalid Shafiq – 3 December 1997
- Episode 4 –Sol CampbellandChristian Dailly– 10 December 1997
- Episode 5 –Emma Harrison(Christmas special) – 17 December 1997
- Episode 6 –All Saints– 6 January 1998
- Episode 7 –Sarah Vandenberghand Carryl Varley – 13 January 1998
- Episode 8 –Catalina Guirado– 20 January 1998
- Episode 9 – Debbie Flett andEmma Noble– 27 January 1998
- Episode 10 – Compilation look-back show (the final episode) – 3 February 1998
Series 8 – 2021[edit]
- Episode 1 – Snoochie Shy – 21 November 2021 (E4's YouTube channel) and 24 November 2021 (E4)
- Episode 2 –Warren Brown– 28 November 2021 (E4's YouTube channel) and 1 December 2021 (E4)
- Episode 3 – Elz The Witch,Dev Griffin– 5 December 2021 (E4's YouTube channel) and 8 December 2021 (E4)
Series 9 – 2024[edit]
- Episode 1 – 2024
- Episode 2 – 2024
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