Raven (BBC TV series)
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| Genre | Children's game show |
| Presented by | James Mackenzie |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 13 (10 regular, 3 spin offs) |
| No. of episodes | 260 |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Original network | CBBC |
| Picture format | 16:9 |
| Original release | 16 December 2002 – 7 September 2010 |
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| Related shows |
Raven: The Secret Temple Raven: The Island Raven: The Dragon's Eye |
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Raven is a multi-BAFTA-winning BBC Scotland children's adventure game show that aired on CBBC in the United Kingdom from 16 December 2002 to 7 September 2010 over the course of ten series, with three spin-off series. It was hosted by James Mackenzie in the title role, who conducts a group of children, known as warriors, over five days through a series of tasks and feats. At various stages in the adventure, the group loses the least successful warrior, until two go through to the final week to compete for the title of Ultimate Warrior.
The show features three groups of six children (or warriors) whom complete in various challenges over the course of three (broadcast) weeks. Each group features for five days, and after the second day the warrior with the least number of lives has to face the Way of The Warrior. The remaining two warriors in each group feature in the fourth week to make up a final group of six.
Every warrior starts out with seven (later nine) lives, represented by raven feathers on a standard. They also receive a symbolic emblem that follows them throughout their group week. Losing a challenge meant a loss of life, but these could be replaced by winning seven (in the first three series, nine from series 4) rings. To lose all nine lives meant instant elimination from the contest.
If there is no automatic elimination, the warrior with the fewest number of lives and rings must face the Way of the Warrior, a complex and difficult series of obstacles that only four warriors ever completed. Should a warrior survive the Way, the next lowest scoring one is required to take it on instead. This process continues until somebody is eliminated.
Raven (James Mackenzie): Originally from the Island of Alaunus, Raven is an ancient, immortal Scottish warlord and the warriors' guide throughout the quest; his name refers to his ability to shape-shift. He can read the warriors' thoughts, recaps what has happened previously, and both gives and takes away the warriors' lives from their standards. He has an elaborate style of speech, which has generated some catchphrases, including, "Are you ready? Then let the challenge... begin", and "may the luck of the Raven's Eye be with you".
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