![]() A UK version of Fort Boyard was eventually made by Five, long after Channel 4 ended The Crystal Maze. It was filmed on a very large set, originally at H Stage in Shepperton Studios, but in later series at an adapted aircraft hangar named Aces High Studios, at North Weald Airfield in Essex. As a result, the show ended up using a similar concept to Fort Boyard, but was substantially different in presentation and style. The show's creator, Jacques Antoine, was consulted about the prospect of developing an alternative format. ![]() Though Chatsworth Television had planned to construct a British version of the Fort, it became clear that the set would not be ready in time for the pilot show. ![]() The Crystal Maze was born out of a desire to recreate the popular French show Fort Boyard. Each show was just under 1 hour long, including combined 20 minute commercial breaks. ![]() The Crystal Maze has garnered a cult following, despite the last series ending over a decade ago, partially due to the wit and improvisation of the hosts ( Richard'O'Brien series 1-4 and Ed Tudor-Pole series 5-6), and has gained enough popularity to be shown regularly on the satellite television channel Challenge. It was shown on Channel 4 from 15 February 1990 to 10 August 1995 in the United Kingdom, and consisted of six series one series per year. The Crystal Maze is a television game show produced by Chatsworth Television. The first logo for The Crystal Maze, used in Series 1-2
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