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The Crystal Maze returns to C4

Second series of celeb specials with new games now airing Fridays (August 2016)

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MK
Mr Kite
Noel Edmonds.

With his positive energy and all that he would be perfect..................

What's Jeremy Paxman doing these days?
PT
Put The Telly On
Derren Brown. The show would need to take a different spin though.
JJ
Juicy Joe Founding member
Another point I haven't seen anyone mention - the overhead map shown on the C4 special did not bear any resemblance to the actual layout of the Maze on the programme??? Sure, it was correct as per the classic series, but for the one-off special, I found it misleading and not accurate at all.

I would love to see someone come up with the actual layout of the Maze as it should have been shown. It would be very interesting!!!
JO
Jon
Another point I haven't seen anyone mention - the overhead map shown on the C4 special did not bear any resemblance to the actual layout of the Maze on the programme??? Sure, it was correct as per the classic series, but for the one-off special, I found it misleading and not accurate at all.

Yeah, because it's a frigging documentary!

An accurate map would have to shown two levels for a start so it would be more like one of the those shopping mall maps.
Last edited by Jon on 21 October 2016 1:34pm
JJ
Juicy Joe Founding member
Jon posted:
Another point I haven't seen anyone mention - the overhead map shown on the C4 special did not bear any resemblance to the actual layout of the Maze on the programme??? Sure, it was correct as per the classic series, but for the one-off special, I found it misleading and not accurate at all.

Yeah, because it's a frigging documentary!

An accurate map would have to shown top levels for a start so it would be more like one of the those shopping mall maps.


Well, that's what I mean! I would be interested to see the actual layout of the Maze. I, for one, was not aware it was set on different levels. I was surprised that they hadn't accurately shown the new Maze setup. So they didn't travel round the Maze clockwise last week?? Rather, they took a vertical course??
JA
JAS84
They must've deliberately not shown as much of the transition between zones as they used to. I assumed they just cut it for time - there's an extra ad break nowadays - but if the layout isn't the same, then neither would the transitions and not showing them hides this.
BR
Brekkie
Medieval and Industrial are switched at the Experience- you can actually see they're in the Industrial Zone when they move to Future.

45 days later

BR
Brekkie
A series all but confirmed by C4, but without Stephen Merchant. Richard Ayode currently leading a Radio Times to replace him - he'd either be perfect or terrible IMO.
http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-11-29/stephen-merchant-wont-be-doing-more-crystal-maze--but-who-should-replace-him
LL
Larry the Loafer
Ayoade might be a bit too dry for the job. I think a bit more eccentricity is required.
BR
Brekkie
I think he's eccentric enough but I think actually being able to control the game and actually take the role of "maze master" is just as important. Stephen managed that well in the special.

20 days later

DJ
DJGM
So, The Crystal Maze Manchester experience is costing from £45 per person! I knew it might be a bit on the expensive side, but that is an absoluely ****ing diabolical rip-off! Offensively overpriced to the point that it's extortionate!
JA
james-2001
Well, that is what is costs to get into your average theme park if you don't have a 2 for 1 voucher! I imaging the set up costs are high and they'll be wanting to make them back.

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