Temporal Discussion: The Knightmare Podcast
by Temporal Discussion
Welcome, Listeners of Illusion, to Temporal Discussion. An episode-by-episode retrospective of the awesome British kids TV show, Knightmare.Phase across time to the late 80s and join Martin Harder and Martin Odoni as they venture through each and every episode of the show. Join them for humerous observations, behind-the-scenes talk and a breakdown of the series done in a way that only those with true love of the source material can manage.It's only a podcast...Isn't it?Links: https://www.knightmarepod.co.uk/links
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S06E11 - Human Shoes! (with Rose Tinted Spectrum)
Team 5: Ben, James, Alan and Nat from Salisbury. Team 6: Sophia, Claire, Kim and Emma from Bournemouth. Episode Air Date: November 20th, 1992 Ben progresses towards the Final Encounter, and Martin finally notices a change to the on-screen spell letters that happened after the final episode of...
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The Knightmare Game: An Interview With Ewen Watson & Sathya Schlösser
Martin and Jason present an exclusive interview about the brand-new, officially approved Knightmare point-and-click adventure game! Joined by developer Ewen Watson and artist Sathya Schlösser, we reveal how they earned Tim Child's blessing, reunited original voice cast like Hugo Myatt, and began...
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S06E10 - Coast to Coast
Team 5: Ben, James, Alan and Nat from Salisbury. Episode Air Date: November 13th, 1992 Ben and team move up through the gears as the season starts to get really exciting at last, but Jake still has an axe to grind. Hosted by Martin Harder and Jake Collins, with a brief contribution from Rosey...
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S06E09 - Sissoris
Team 5: Ben, James, Alan and Nat from Salisbury. Episode Air Date: November 6th, 1992 Ben dispenses more sass than ten High Schoolers, and Jake manages to make Martin and Kim say "blancmange" in quick succession. Vote in our 'Big Issue' poll: https://take.supersurvey.com/poll5818975x4E664A3F-169...
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S06E08 - Hands of Fate
This episode is dedicated to Cicely Lockyer (1910-1994) Team 4: January, Sarah, Sarah and Sian from Shrewsbury. Team 5: Ben, James, Alan and Nat from Salisbury. Episode Air Date: October 30th, 1992 January falls foul of an odorous opponent, while Jake shares some more of his autobiography. Vote…
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S06E07 - A Complete Pile of Dickle
Team 3: Alan, Jim, Nick and Mark from St Albans. Team 4: January, Sarah, Sarah and Sian from Shrewsbury. Episode Air Date: October 23rd, 1992 Alan falls off something, then January takes Motley in hand. Hosted by Martin Harder, Martin Odoni and Kim Stewart-Crossley Edited by Martin Harder and…
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I Think I Read Somewhere: The Wyrm Irate
Jake Collins concludes his gamebook playthroughs by undertaking The Quest for the Dragon's Egg, from Dave Morris's 1992 work Knightmare: The Forbidden Gate, followed by a quick dash through one of the three quests from the very first Knightmare book. Dave's Goodreads Bibliography Support us on...
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S06E06 - The Podcast That's Not Going To Fall Off Anything
Team 3: Alan, Jim, Nick and Mark from St Albans. Episode Air Date: October 16th, 1992 Lord Fear makes his presence felt, but Alan still manages to become the first dungeoneer of the season to reach Level Three. Hosted by Martin Harder, Martin Odoni and Kim Stewart-Crossley Edited by Martin Harder...
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TimeBusters Special - Somerleyton Hall
It's finally time to take a look at the first series of TimeBusters, as Martin and Jason unpick The Strange Legacy of Somerweston Hall. Hosted by Martin Harder and Jason Karl Edited by Jake Collins Theme music: 'The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit)' by Chris Jerden-Cooke Jake's YouTube...
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S06E05 - One-Foot Alan
Team 3: Alan, Jim, Nick and Mark from St Albans. Episode Air Date: October 9th, 1992 Alan meets a self-professed hero, two stereotypes, a dragon, and a damsel in distress. Featuring an extended behind-the-scenes outtake reel, to celebrate reaching one third of the way through Series 6. Hosted by...
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S06E04 - Amber Gamblers Anonymous
Team 2: Sumayya, Raminda, Carmony and Zarminah from London. Team 3: Alan, Jim, Nick and Mark from St Albans. Episode Air Date: October 2nd, 1992 Sumayya navigates Witch Haven, and Lord Fear's new toy shows it's not to be toyed with. Hosted by Jake Collins and Amy Davies Edited by Jake Collins…
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S06E03 - Marrowfat
Team 2: Sumayya, Raminda, Carmony and Zarminah from London. Episode Air Date: September 25th, 1992 With Sumayya poised to brave the first level of the Dungeon, it's time for the long-awaited return of Beard Watch. Hosted by Martin Odoni and Kim Stewart-Crossley, with occasional contributions from...
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S06E02 - Rentageist
Team 1: Matt, Reza, Ben and John from Bath. Team 2: Sumayya, Raminda, Carmony and Zarminah from London. Episode Air Date: September 18th, 1992 The Jake Box presents an idea for a new jingle, and Matt showcases the second level. Hosted by Martin Harder and Jake Collins Edited by Jake Collins Theme...
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S06E01 - Walking on Blancmange
Team 1: Matt, Reza, Ben and John from Bath. Episode Air Date: September 11th, 1992 Big changes are afoot as Knightmare Series 6 gets underway. Hosted by Martin Harder, Martin Odoni and Kim Stewart-Crossley, with occasional contributions from Jake Collins Edited by Jake Collins Theme music: 'The...
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S06E0-2: "That's It, Yes, It's WAR!"
We take a look at some of the the more important news stories during the Series 5/6 off-season. This episode features political opinions and some important news stories from the time that some people might find distressing. Hosted by Martin Odoni and Kim Stewart-Crossley Edited by Martin Harder...
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Series 6 Episode 0 - Part 1
We take a look at the number 1 singles and movies that were released during Knightmare's off-season. Hosted by Martin Harder, Martin Odoni and Kim Stewart-Crossley Special Guest Appearance by Dave Bulmer Edited by Martin Harder Theme music: 'The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit)' by Chris...
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I Think I Read Somewhere: The Labyrinths Made Clear
Jake Collins presents a successful playthrough of the notoriously frustrating quest section from the second Knightmare book, The Labyrinths of Fear, also detailing the very slight variations that can be made to his own preferred winning path. Theme music: 'The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit)'...
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Temporal Tangents - I Think I Read Somewhere (A.K.A. All About the Books)
Jake and Kim take a deep dive into the Knightmare game books by Dave Morris. Presented by Jake Collins and Kim Stewart-Crossley Drafted and edited by Jake Collins Dave's Goodreads Bibliography Support us on Patreon Visit our Website Check out our socials: Bluesky Twitter/X Mastodon...
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The Knightmare Audio Series - S02E08
The next episode in Ross Thompson and Jake Collins' audio series. Can the team survive the challenges ahead of them, or will the Opposition have the last laugh? JAKE COLLINS as Treguard, Michael, Gumboil, Merlin ROSEY COLLINS as Marta, Sidriss, Maldame AMY DAVIES as Elita ANDY MARSHALL as Alec…
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The Knightmare Audio Series - S02E07
The team from Canvey Island are questing for the cup. Will they succeed on getting their hands on the fabled chalice? JAKE COLLINS as Treguard, Phelheim, Michael ROSEY COLLINS as Kimberlite GEMMA DWARWOOD as Chelsee GREG FORD as Dwayne ANDY MARSHALL as Alec MARTIN ODONI as Taylor ROZ PEARSON as...
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The Dunshelm Players Present "Yes, Dungeon Master"
A new Dungeon Master has been elected to the border keep of Dunshelm, and he has a very profound item on his starting agenda; reform. He plans to streamline the way that the castle is run. In particular, he wants to reduce the size of its staff and payroll budget. However, it does not take him…
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The Knightmare Audio Series - S02E06
Isobel and her team continue their quest for the Shield, but do they have the wits to outsmart a hobgoblin? CLYM ANGUS as Keiran JAKE COLLINS as Treguard, Hordriss, Britney, Blackthorn ROSEY COLLINS as Izzy, Linda, Kimberlite AMY DAVIES as Keeley ROY JACKSON as Dave JORDAN MUNN as Sam ROSS…
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The Knightmare Audio Series - S02E05
The team venture further into the Dungeon of Deceit. Cast Clym Angus as Keiran Jake Collins as Treguard, Merlin, Hordriss Rosey Collins as Izzy, Maldame Jordan Munn as Sam Ross Thompson as Pickle, Nemanor, Rothberry, Snapper Jack Damon Wakes as Daniel Edited by Ross Thompson Written by Jake…
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Christmas Special 2025 - The Dunshelm Players Present "All Must Surely Be An Illusion"
We couldn’t resist it forever. It’s been 9 years, hard to believe, but the Dunshelm Players are finally back in action. A completely new, standalone project with no links to any previous work, All must surely be an illusion is essentially a parody of modern society, with a warning about the…
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The Knightmare Audio Series - S02E04
Dungeoneer Megan and her team continue their quest for the sword. Will level 2 prove too much for them? CREDITS Clym Angus as Kieran Catie Clark as Megan Jake Collins as Treguard, Sylvester Hands, Mike, Phelheim, Merlin Rosey Collins as Marta, Izzy, Sidriss Amy Davies as Elita Gemma Dwarwood as...
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The Knightmare Audio Series - S02E03
A continuation of the audio series created by Ross Thompson. CATIE CLARK as Megan JAKE COLLINS as Treguard, Mike, Gumboil, Hordriss, Sylvester Hands ROSEY COLLINS as Kimberlite, Stiletta, Marta AMY DAVIES as Heggatty ANTONY ROWE as Chris CASSANDRA SMITH as Katy ROSS THOMPSON as Motley, Pickle…
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Temporal Tangents: The Case of the Vanishing Necklace
Note: Many apologies for this releasing over a day late, this was due to a spanner in the works. (It's me. I'm the spanner. I was concentrating so much on going to Knightmare Live this weekend that I forgot to upload a bloody episode!) When Rea last joined us on Temporal Discussion: The…
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Knightmare Audio Series - S02E02
The next episode of fan-made shenanigans in the Knightmare universe. EDDIE BOSHELL as Ryan CATIE CLARK as Megan JAKE COLLINS as Treguard,Merlin, Hordriss, Mike ROSEY COLLINS as Maldame, Stiletta AMY DAVIES as Heggatty BEN FIELDHOUSE as Ethan OLGA JACH as Brandy ELLIE MARSHALL as Rachel ANTONY…
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Knightmare Audio Series - S02E01
The first episode of series 2 of the fan-made Knightmare Audio Series. Original release date: 17/08/2013 Credits: Eddie Boshell as Ryan Jake Collins as Treguard, Phelheim, Hordriss, Gumboil and Merlin Rosey Collins as Marta Ben Fieldhouse as Ethan Olga Jach as Brandy Eliie Marshall as Rachel Ross...
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S05E16 - The Knight of the Lost Braincell
I'd like to offer my deepest apologies for the unannounced delay to this episode. Unfortunately, due to a personal matter, I haven't been able to get it uploaded to Spotify For Creators before now. Team 9: Kelly, Keely, Taryn and Rachael from Rochdale. As this iteration of The Greater Game draws…
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S05E15 - Rosey and Kim
Team 8: Duncan, Ian, Deborah and Richard from Windsor. Team 9: Kelly, Keely, Taryn and Rachael from Rochdale. Martin would just like to make it clear that he does not spend the Patreon money in the alehouse. He much prefers mead. Featuring Kim Stewart-Crossley and Rosey Collins Edited by Jake...
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S05E14 - Goblin Fodder
Team 7: Christopher, Paul, Keith, and Ciaran from London Team 8: Duncan, Ian, Deborah and Richard from Windsor Chris has a transformative experience, and Rosey lays out her 4-part theory. Featuring Martin Harder, Rosey Collins and Kim Stewart-Crossley Edited by Jake Collins Theme music: 'The…
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TimeBusters Special - RAF Swanton Morley
People are seeing the ghosts of American fighter pilots at RAF Swanton Morley. If it keeps up the Americans are going to end up declaring the base as a war grave! The TimeBusters are going to have their work cut out for them in this one. Featuring Kim Stewart-Crossley and Rosie Collins Edited by...
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S05E13 - That's Nobody's Business but the Turks!
Team 7: Chris, Paul, Keith and Ciaran from London. Air Date: November 29th, 1991. Martin explains the falsehood behind the Indian rope trick, and Chris and the team ignore the advice to take the high road. Why they ignored it I can't say (the team just liked it better that way). Featuring Martin...
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S05E12 - Flirting With the Edges
Team 6: Alex, Ian, Grant and Richard from Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Team 7: Chris, Paul, Keith and Ciaran from London. Air Date: November 22nd, 1991 Martin H and Rosey fill time whilst Kim is stuck in traffic, and we get a history lesson on medieval toilets. Featuring Martin Harder, Rosey…
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Mid-Season Special: The Dunshelm Players, in Sidriss the Confused and the Bottle of Tabasco
DISCLAIMER: This was originally recorded in 2012, utilising the affordable microphones that were available to amateur artists at the time. Please adjust your expectations accordingly. Authors extraordinaires Hordriss and Sidriss resume their eternal quest for more and more merchandising dollars,...
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S05E11 - Magic E
S05E11 - Magic ENewJun 20at4:00 PM1 joined the live dropPlayedShow less Team 6: Alex, Ian, Grant and Richard from Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Air date: November 15th, 1991 Jake loves Magic E... Featuring Martin Harder, Jake Collins, and Kim Stewart-Crossley Edited by Jake Collins Theme music: 'The...
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S05E10 - Jenna's Journey
Team 5: Jenna, Andrea, Kelly and Anna from Exeter. Team 6: Alex, Ian, Grant and Richard from Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Air date: November 8th, 1991 Rea joins us again as we discuss her team's further foray into the Dungeon, including the mistake that cost them the game. Featuring Martin Harder,...
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S05E09 - Box Populi
Team 4: Ben, Jonathan, Ray and John from Exeter. Team 5: Jenna, Andrea (Rea), Kelly and Anna from Exeter Air date: November 1st, 1991 We speak to team 5 Advisor Rea Pearson (née Barber) about her time on the show, her friendship with members of team 4, and that box... Featuring Rea Pearson…
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TimeBusters Special: North Norfolk Railway
Dr. Paradox plans to cause two trains to crash, killing those on board and thus changing the future. Can the TimeBusters stop him in time? Featuring Martin Harder and Jake Collins Edited by Jake Collins, with Rosey Collins as editing consultant. Theme music: 'The Castle of Confusion (Series 4...
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S05E08 - Temperate Discussion
Team 4: Ben, Jonathan, Ray and John from Exeter. Air date: October 25th, 1991 As Ben and the team continue their journey, we discuss one of the more uncomfortable scenes in the show's history. Featuring Martin Harder, Kim Stewart-Crossley and Martin Odoni, with additional insights from Jake…
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TimeBusters Special - The Pride of Bilbao
Note: Apologies for the late upload of this episode. This was due to me being an idiot and forgetting to schedule the release on Spotify. - Martin H Martin H and Jason take another look at the Broadsword Productions CBBC series TimeBusters. This episode features a location that is all too…
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S05E07 - Ignore the Rope (with Jake Collins)
Ben and team get to grips with level 1 of The Greater Game, and they discover a rope that is only half real... Featuring Martin Harder, Kim Stewart-Crossley, and Jake Collins. Edited by Jake Collins, with Rosey Collins as editing consultant. Theme music: 'The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit)'…
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30 Years of Hurt (and Other Ramblings) - A Temporal Tangents Special
We're taking a break from the main series to bring you a Temporal Tangents special. Jake and Rosey Collins delve deeper into their memories of that fateful car journey where Jake found out about Knightmare's cancellation, Mark Knight gives his opinion on some of his colleagues, and Kim and Martin…
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S05E06 - Sarah and the Saw
Which "Big Bad" do you think Sarah would've faced at the end of Level 3? Vote in our poll HERE Team 3: Sarah, Keighley, Helen and William from Northampton Team 4: Ben, Jonathan, Ray and John from Exeter Air date: October 11th, 1991 Sarah and her team take us to Level 3 for the first time this...
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S05E05 - "...And I Ate His Horse"
Team 3: Sarah, Keighley, Helen and William from Northampton Air date: October 4th, 1991 We continue with this bizarrely balanced team as they venture further into the Dungeon. Hosted by Martin Harder and Kim Stewart-Crossley, with additional insights from Jake Collins Edited by Jake Collins Theme...
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S05E04 - Goldless and Goblin-Horned
Team 2:Richard, Darren, Daniel and James from Gillingham. Team 3: Sarah, Keighley, Helen and William from Northampton Episode Air Date:September 27th 1991 Skarkill proves himself to be a formidable foe, and we get introduced to one of the more unusual Advisers in the show's run. Hosted by Jake...
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S05E03 - In the Company of Fear (with special guest Lord Fear)
Team 2: Richard, Darren, Daniel and James from Gillingham. Original Air Date: September 20th 1991. We invited Lord Fear himself onto the podcast for a bit of a chat, and the results were... interesting. Hosted by Martin Odoni, Kim Stewart-Crossley, and Martin Harder Edited by Martin Harder Theme...
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ChatGPT Special
Hi Listeners of Illusion, Due to various complications the edit for Episode 3 isn't complete yet, so we're having to postpone it a bit longer. In the meantime we'd like to present you with this special episode we recently recorded. A while ago I thought it would be funny to as ChatGPT to write an...
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S05E02 - Less Than Pixel Perfect
Team 1: Kathryn, Raelene, Fay and Alison from Liphook. Team 2: Richard, Darren, Daniel and James from Gillingham. Air date: Fri, Sep 13th, 1991 Is there a Dungeon character more irritating than Casper the Key? Let's find out! Hosted by Martin Odoni and Kim Stewart-Crossley, with additional…
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Welcome, Listeners of Illusion, to Temporal Discussion. An episode-by-episode retrospective of the awesome British kids TV show, Knightmare.Phase across time to the late 80s and join Martin Harder and Martin Odoni as they venture through each and every episode of the show. Join them for humerous observations, behind-the-scenes talk and a breakdown of the series done in a way that only those with true love of the source material can manage.It's only a podcast...Isn't it?Links: https://www.knightmarepod.co.uk/links
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