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Temporal Discussion: The Knightmare Podcast

Temporal Discussion: The Knightmare Podcast

By Badger TV

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?

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Temporal Discussion: The Knightmare PodcastJun 18, 2021

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Knightmare: The Lost Series - Special #2
Mar 22, 202451:42
Knightmare: The Lost Series - Special #1
Mar 08, 202458:36
A Tribute to Clifford Norgate

A Tribute to Clifford Norgate

RIP good Sir.

Feb 23, 202423:21
S04E13 - The One You've Been Waiting For
Feb 09, 202401:23:27
S04E12 - Little Dicky

S04E12 - Little Dicky


WARNING: This episode has some rude bits!

Team 6: Dickon, Dominic, Tim and Praveen from Torquay.

Episode air date: 23rd November 1990

We spend some more time in the company of one of the best teams ever to take on the Knightmare challenge, and we giggle a lot about immature things.

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Theme music: 'The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit)' by Chris Jerden-Cooke

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Jan 26, 202401:03:52
S04E11 - A Dungeoneer Walks into a Pub (with special guest Jake Collins)
Jan 12, 202401:09:53
Christmas Special 2023: The Dunshelm Players in Sidriss the Confused and the Philosopher's Sojourn

Christmas Special 2023: The Dunshelm Players in Sidriss the Confused and the Philosopher's Sojourn

NOTICE: This is a work of parody, and does not reflect any kind of endorsement of JKR or her personal views. Trans rights are human rights.

Original release date: November 2011

Suffering from the stresses of the excessive workload that goes with being an editor, Sidriss the Confused decides she needs a holiday. But the job of editing her father’s latest novel cannot be left on hold, so before she can go, she has to find someone to fill in for her. As there are five candidates to choose from, Sidriss decides that she had best interview all of them.

Originally meant as the 2010 festive offering from the Players, but lengthily delayed due to ongoing technical problems, Sojourn is the fourth instalment of the sketch-series in the world of Harry Potter authorship. The Collins siblings return as Confuser and Confused, but the latest of Sidriss’ adventures sees other characters entering proceedings, including Dunshelm Players’ debuts for Mildread the Witch, Motley the Jester, Gretel the Dungeon Maid, and Ridolfo the Troubadour.

Sidriss the Confused ………………………………………. Rosey Collins Hordriss the Confuser/Ridolfo the Troubadour …… Jake Collins Motley the Jester …………………………………………….. Ricky Temple Gretel the Maid/Mildread the Witch ……………. Helen Becconsall Sir Hugh de Wittless ………………………………………… Martin Odoni

Running time approx 18 minutes. Script written by Martin Odoni. Music (‘Bumbly March‘) composed by Kevin McLeod of Incompetech.com. Sound effects provided by The Free Sound Project and Soundrangers. Production mixed and edited by Andrew Marshall and Martin Odoni. Harry Potter is (c) of JK Rowling.

Dec 29, 202320:22
S04E10 - Bright Eyes
Dec 14, 202356:45
S04E09 - The Sidestep that Shook the World (AKA. The "Simon, Sidestep Left" Episode) With Guest Host Paul McIntosh
Dec 01, 202356:14
S4E8 - #JusticeForSimon

S4E8 - #JusticeForSimon

Episode air date: 26/10/1990

Team 4: Simon, Andrew, Richard and Andrew from Swansea.

Simon and the team continue on their path to infamy!

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Nov 19, 202351:45
One Knightmare in Birmingham

One Knightmare in Birmingham

Martin H and Amy Davies recently met up in Birmingham to attend a cinema screening of Knightmare at the Mockingbird Cinema as part of the Square Eyes TV Festival.  Whilst there, they stopped off at Chance & Counters board game café and recorded their thoughts. Find Chance & Counters locations HERE  More about the Square Eyes TV Festival HERE  More about the Mockingbird Cinema HERE  Amy Davies can be found on Twitter\X HERE  Support us on Patreon Visit our Website  Check out our Redbubble Store Download our Corridor of the Catacombs and Bomb Room jingles as ringtones from Zedge Theme music: 'The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit)' by Chris Jerden-Cooke "(Spin)Dizzy" is a parody of "Dizzy", originally by Tommy Rowe. Parody written by Drassil on the knightmare.com forum. Performed by Martin Harder.
Nov 17, 202324:08
Knightmare Memories - The Gran Prize
Oct 20, 202338:19
S04E07 - A Bloody Aardvark!

S04E07 - A Bloody Aardvark!

NOTE: The one-off theme tune for this episode was written by Drassil from the Knightmare.com forum and can be listened to on its own on YouTube


Episode air date: 19/10/1990


Team 3: Nikki, Corrina, Emma and Katharine from St. Albans


Team 4: ?????


Nikki and company continue their quest into the Dungeon Dimension, and wind up meeting a rather crunchy end. We're then introduced to one of the most infamous teams in Knightmare's history. Who are these lads, and what's so memorable about their quest? Listen on to find out!


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Oct 06, 202349:45
Knightmare Memories - Listener's Choice Award

Knightmare Memories - Listener's Choice Award

Sep 22, 202324:35
(Extended Version) An Interview With Alec Westwood

(Extended Version) An Interview With Alec Westwood

Caution Team! This version is uncensored, so no goblin horns to cover up the swearing. Alec also doesn't hold back with his opinion on a certain politician.

I've been lucky enough to have spent the last week with my kid, so I haven't been able to edit the next episode yet. Instead, we're proud to be able to bring you the extended version of our interview with Alec Westwood, who Played Folly and Gibbet in series 1 and 2. This version of the interview was previously only available on Patreon.

Alec regales us with stories of his experiences as one of the core cast of the first few series, and talks about his professional life after Knightmare

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Sep 08, 202301:48:49
S04E06 - Ale's Well That Ends Well

S04E06 - Ale's Well That Ends Well

Want to win a complete set of Knightmare books, plus other awesome prizes INCLUDING a 6-pack of the beers we taste in this episode? Check out our competition

Episode air date: 12/10/1990

Team 3: Nikki, Corrina, Emma and Katharine from St. Albans

In this episode we speak to Tom Ainsley of Neon Raptor Brewing Co., who introduces us to a selection of unofficial Knightmare-inspired beers. Will they convince the beer-hating Martin O to switch from scrumpy? Will the two Martins make it to the end of the podcast without ordering a kebab? There's only one way to find out!

Those Patrons who pledge at the Keepers of the Book of Quests level will be able to access a special extended version of this episode, with over 10 minutes worth of extra ramblings.

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'The Ultimate Dungeoneer Slayer' written by Martin Harder, performed by David X Newton

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Aug 25, 202350:24
S04E05 - It's Not An Audio Play, It's a Podcast Actually!
Aug 11, 202352:38
Mid-Season Special - The Knightmare Audio Series - S01E16

Mid-Season Special - The Knightmare Audio Series - S01E16

Want to win a complete set of Knightmare books, plus other awesome prizes? Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠competition⁠⁠⁠⁠ We're taking a break for a few weeks whilst I complete my diploma. Whilst we're away we're proud to be able to bring you episodes of the Knightmare Audio Series!

The KAS, rather like the Dunshelm Players, are a group of talented amateur voice actors who put on plays based on The Greater Game. Unlike the Dunshelm Players though, KAS plays are more like an extension to the original TV series. They present new quests, with new teams of contestants tackling a new version of the Dungeon of Deceit.

Episode 16 Cast:

Jake Collins as Treguard, Finn and Merlin

Rosey Collins as Stephanie

Gemma Dwarwood as Velda

Ben Fieldhouse as Damien

Becs Houghton-Berry as Shannon

Ross Thompson as Mogdred

Edited by Ross Thompson. Minor additional edits by Martin Harder for Temporal Discussion: The Knightmare Podcast

Written by Jake Collins, based on an adapted quest outline by Ross Thompson and Gemma Dwarwood.

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Theme music: The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit) by ⁠⁠⁠Chris Jerden-Cooke

Jul 29, 202330:29
Mid-Season Special - Knightmare Audio Series -S01E15
Jul 14, 202329:26
Mid-Season Special - Knightmare Audio Series - S01E14
Jul 01, 202331:15
Mid-Season Special - Knightmare Audio Series - S01E13
Jun 18, 202329:08
Mid-Season Special: The Knightmare Audio Series - S01E12
Jun 02, 202329:07
Mid-Season Special - The Knightmare Audio Series - S01E11

Mid-Season Special - The Knightmare Audio Series - S01E11

We're taking a break for a few weeks whilst I complete my diploma. Whilst we're away we're proud to be able to bring you episodes of the Knightmare Audio Series!

The KAS, rather like the Dunshelm Players, are a group of talented amateur voice actors who put on plays based on The Greater Game. Unlike the Dunshelm Players though, KAS plays are more like an extension to the original TV series. They present new quests, with new teams of contestants tackling a new version of the Dungeon of Deceit.

Episode 11 Credits:

Jake Collins as Treguard, Gumboil, Granitas and Hordriss

Rosey Collins as Lena and Kerry

Gemma Dwarwood as Sarah and Tara

Becs Houghton-Berry as Selena

Andy Marshall as Tom

Ellie Marshall as Aisling

Ross Thompson as Giant, Mogdred, Daniel and Folly

Edited by Ross Thompson and Jake Collins, with minor edits by Martin Harder for Temporal Discussion: The Knightmare Podcast.

Written by Jake Collins and Ross Thompson

Theme music by Chris Jerden Cooke

May 19, 202329:06
S04E04 - The Dendochronology Method
May 04, 202301:00:49
Mid-Season Special: The Trial - Full Chat with Dungeoneers Jason Karl and Anthony Haig

Mid-Season Special: The Trial - Full Chat with Dungeoneers Jason Karl and Anthony Haig

CAUTION TEAM - This episode features uncensored F-bombs!

Previously a Patreon exclusive, this is the full version of the Trial of the Two Knight Martins - including the discussion with Dungeoneers Anthony Haig and Jason Karl. We talk about many things, including the structural integrity of the Helmet of Justice, an accusation of cheating against Jason's team, and an interesting look behind the scenes of Knightmare.

Email your competition entries to podcast@knightmarepod.co.uk or send us a voice message via our Spotify page

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Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by ⁠Chris Jerden-Cooke

Jason Karl's website

Ant Haig is an ambassador for Safe in Our World, a charity that aims to create and foster worldwide mental health awareness within the video game industry; to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health, to make it a natural topic of discussion, and to promote the dialogue surrounding mental health so people are not afraid to reach out for help if they need it.


Apr 21, 202301:16:09
S04E03 - A Big "But" (AKA. Absolutely Bloody Not)
Apr 07, 202341:53
S04E02 - "Schponk"
Mar 24, 202301:01:38
S04E01 - Trickle
Mar 10, 202301:14:45
S04E00 - Part 2

S04E00 - Part 2

In our second Episode Zero for series 3, we take a look at some of the news from the off-season and give our opinions on some of the stories of the day.

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Theme music: The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit) by Chris Jerden-Cooke

Feb 24, 202342:02
S04E00 - Part 1

S04E00 - Part 1

Ahead of series 4, we take a look at the number 1 singles and movies that were around during the off-season.

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Feb 10, 202301:10:47
Inter-Season Special - The Knightmare Audio Series - S01E10
Jan 27, 202327:14
Inter-Season Special: The Knightmare Audio Series - S01E09
Jan 13, 202327:06
Christmas Special - The Dunshelm Players Present Sidriss the Confused and the Merchandising Deal of Azkaban
Dec 30, 202206:32
Inter-Season Special: The Knightmare Audio Series - S01E08
Dec 16, 202226:46
Inter-Season Special: The Knightmare Audio Series - S01E07
Dec 02, 202227:11
Inter-Season Special - The Knightmare Audio Series - S01E06
Nov 18, 202227:10
Inter-Season Special - The Knightmare Audio Series - S01E05
Nov 04, 202227:34
Inter-Season Special: The Knightmare Audio Series - S01E04
Oct 21, 202227:18
Inter-Season Special: The Knightmare Audio Series - S01E03
Oct 07, 202226:04
Inter-Season Special: The Knightmare Audio Series S01E02
Sep 23, 202227:14
Inter-Season Special: The Knightmare Audio Series - S01E01
Sep 09, 202227:09
A (Literal) Car Crash Interview with Tim Child.
Sep 07, 202201:43:42
S03E16: "Big Fat Hen"

S03E16: "Big Fat Hen"

Team: Christopher, James, Alex and Tim from Bristol.

In which we say goodbye to some old friends...

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Aug 26, 202201:14:23
S3E15- "There's Me, There's Fictional Characters, There's Amoebae, Then There's You"

S3E15- "There's Me, There's Fictional Characters, There's Amoebae, Then There's You"

Team 1: Martin, Darren, Lee and Jamie from York.

Team 2: Christopher, James, Alex and Tim from Bristol

In which Morghanna breaks some glass.

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Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke

"Trip to the Heifer", a parody of Cornershop and Norman Cook's "Brimful of Asha - the Norman Cook Mix", was written by Drassil on the knightmare.com forums and has been used with his permission. The backing track is used for the purpose of parody.

Aug 12, 202255:41
S03E14 - Served With Extra Vegetables
Jul 29, 202249:11
Inter-Season Special - Knightmare Audio Series Summer Special 2017
Jul 15, 202201:25:05
S03E13 - Would You Like a Present?

S03E13 - Would You Like a Present?

Team 1: Julie, Amanda, Marie and Angela from Knighton, Leicester

Team 2: Martin, Darren, Lee and Jamie from York.

In which a Punk is stapled to a chicken. With guest host, Patreon supporter Peter Pulsford.

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Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke

Peter's unofficial Knightmare gamebook, Knightmare Live! The Phial of Freedom, is available for free in PDF format on our website.

Jul 01, 202242:23
S03E12 - Dong or Bong
Jun 17, 202248:14
S03E11 - Scott's Leap of Faith
Jun 03, 202254:23
S3E10 - Blunders and Bomb Rooms
May 20, 202250:02