Takeshi's Castle

[zapbrannigan]

Yes, I know it’s old, but re-runs are on Challenge TV at the moment, so I’ve been enjoying it again, and still laughing at the contestants as they attempt to get to the Showdown - via the many suicidal challenges - all led by that ladies’ favourite: General Lee.

Takeshi’s Castle has to be the best Game Show ever, but my favourite challenges (for sheer brutality), have to be

High Rollers
Wipe Out
Bridge Ball
Velcro Fly
and the ultimate shin-shredder, Skipping Stones!

Great narration by Craig Charles as well.

[james_gt3rs]

The 'bite the bun' challenge is quite funny, very strange! And the stepping stones is really brutal

[anonymous-user]

The one where they have to run up the hill with huge boulders periodically rolling down is great, but 'Knock knock' is my favourite

They did an OAP's special once (which I haven't been able to find since )and I damn near ruptured something laughing at it.

[zapbrannigan]

I've not seen the OAP one, but I can only imagine the carnage!

I'd love to see some 'official' stats on the types and amount of injuries the contestants suffer. One chap on last night's show completely smashed his face against a rock doing 'Skipping Stones', and a Japanese girl nearly snapped her spine in two on the 'High Rollers'!

There must be numerous broken ribs, smashed teeth and torn ligaments and muscles. If a contest gets through to the 'Showdown' with only brusing (severe probably), then he/she can count themselves lucky!

[Firefoot]

This has me in fits of laughter every time I see it. They are crazy

[Pooky67]

Have always loved Takeshi's. Love the one where they have to run at the row of doors where only one of which is real but skimming stones is hilarious too.

I am yet to see an episode where the contestants win though!

[MadMullah]

according to wiki its only been won a couple of times...

shame its cancelled and we're stuck with a much more inferior version of total wipeout where it can be quite funny seeing people get their faces smashed in.

[Republik]

Can you imagine them trying to get it commissioned now-a-days. Elf and safety would have a field day. Even the water looked dangerous!

[zapbrannigan]

Republik said:

Can you imagine them trying to get it commissioned now-a-days. Elf and safety would have a field day. Even the water looked dangerous!

Just falling into the water on some of the challenges would probably put you out of commission for a few days with ear or eye infections, and a severe stomach bug if any of it was swallowed.

I wonder if the production company had to put the local hospital on alert when a game was on

[zac510]

In Clive James in Japan he goes on this show.. Very funny, of course

[okgo]

Ninja Warrior is far better.

[Republik]

okgo said:

Ninja Warrior is far better.

I do like that, and Unbeatable Banzuki.

[wiffmaster]

So glad this has moved to a reasonable timeslot now! As first year students, we used to stay up until 5:00am drinking and watching it - proper Keshi Heads. Sadly, in final year, drinking all the time and late nights aren't really an option. We were very excited when we saw it was back on around dinner time.

[redtwin]

zapbrannigan said:

Great narration by Craig Charles as well.

Happy Jappy Chappy

Used to watch this religiously about 7 years ago

[zapbrannigan]

redtwin said:

Happy Jappy Chappy

Innuendo, and his constant references to love spuds; black balls bouncing off backsides and ring penetration make me laugh - I don't know how Craig Charles got away with it on a daytime show!

[QuackHandle]

Skipping Stones is my favourite - "New ribs please!"

[strudel]

okgo said:

Ninja Warrior is far better.

The commentary is ace.

[QuackHandle]

strudel said:

okgo said:

Ninja Warrior is far better.

The commentary is ace.

Better than Charles?!

Blasphemy.

[Nicol@]

High roller and skipping stones are my faves, although they are all great.

[CooperD]

Wipe Out, Bridge Ball and Skipping Stones would be my favourite games. I think this a great show and really enjoy it.