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This is full on competitive jousting with proper medieval chivalric rules. Donning Tony Stark-esque Iron Man suits, the competitors spend the first part of the show going through training exercises and familiarising themselves with the intricate techniques required for accurate jousting. This competition certainly pulls no punches and the 8 run competition at the end is exhilarating to watch, as their mighty horses thunder down the course and lances are lowered.

Points are scored for a hit on the scoring plate located on the right shoulder, a broken lance and the satisfying unseating.

It is truly authentic and great to watch.

I've put off watching this since seeing the first two episodes of series 1 and I must say, I am still astounded. It is one of the most ridiculous, clichéd programmes I have seen in a long while. I still can't fathom which is more wooden, the dialogue, the acting or the story lines. How this has received awards and glowing reviews is truly beyond me. It is just plain bad, on so many levels.

It truly saddens me that the writer of this has garnered so much praise, for what is, basically, a poorly written, clichéd riddled, ridiculous excuse for a detective series.

I've given it one star, as that is classed as 'awful', although three stars is my usual benchmark for 'awful'.