Characters & Cast

Here are some of the characters from The Big Knights.

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Sir Boris

Sir Boris

Sir Boris

The brother of Sir Morris and the finest swordsman in the World. An honest, upstanding citizen of Borovia, in an arrogant, aristocratic sort of way.

Voice: David Rintoul


Sir Morris

Sir Morris

Sir Morris

Enthusiastic, well intentioned and completely stupid,  a combination more terrifying than a loose cannon. Loves nothing more than a right rollicking clash of swords and is a keen propagator of total mayhem.

Voice: Brian Blessed


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Sir Horace

Sir Horace the Dog

Sir Boris’ armour-plated pet dog. His keen intelligence and fine-tuned sense of smell assist The Big Knights on the quests. Unfortunately Horace is unable to communicate with them but the viewer gets to know what he’s thinking through thought bubbles.


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Sir Dorris

Sir Doris the Hamster

Sir Morris’ armour-plated pet hamster. Doris’ only thought in life is for food. Pies, hams, roasts, bicycles,  nothing even remotely edible is safe when Doris is hungry.


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King Otto

King Otto

A Parsimonious, arrogant, bumptious single parent and King of Borovia. He is easily manipulated by his two daughters, the Princesses Lucy & Loretta.

Voice: Timothy West


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Princesses Lucy and Loretta

Princesses Lucy & Loretta

King Otto’s daughters. Always keen for adventure, and great admirers of the Big Knights.

Voice: Summer Strallen & Scarlet Strallen


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Wizard Zababon

Wizard Zababon

The ancient court wizard, employed by King Otto. He is thousands of years old and doesn’t like anything to do with the modern world. He is also quite smelly, surrounded by flies, and always speaks his mind.


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Queen Melissa

Queen Melissa

The fabulously rich ruler of the neighbouring kingdom of Moridia.

There is a rumour that some time in the past, she was married to King Otto…

Voice: Prunella Scales


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Sorceress Abigail

Sorceress Abigail

The court sorceress employed by Queen Melissa.

Voice: Kate Robbins


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Professor von Proton

Professor von Proton

The brilliant but dangerously insane genius. The finest mind in Borovia.

When designing his inventions, safety is not his primary concern.

Voice: John Sparkes


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Ethel Minion (Mrs)

Ethel Minion (Mrs)

The Big Knights’ loyal cook, cleaner and nanny. In fact she has looked after them since they were babies, although they’re not that aware of her.


Sisters Faith, Hope & Charity

Sisters Faith, Hope & Charity

Sisters Faith, Hope & Charity

Teachers and guardians to the Princesses Lucy & Loretta. They are very nervous when The Big Knights are around.


  David Rintoul and Brian Blessed at the first Big Knights voice recording. Autumn 1998.

Other cast voices:

Morwenna BanksThe Old Witch

John SparkesEeuuurgh the Troll, Professor von Proton, Dan Titchy

Gordon KennedyCount Vampire

Enn ReitelMayor Borodzo, Jack Tiny

Brian SewellSir Kiftsgate

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