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 degree of danger posed by modern computer imagery, as compared with the more basic type Knightmare itself used back in the 1990s.
It features debuts for Jason Karl (who was a dungeoneer in season 2, and later went on to a career as a television presenter), Kim Stewart-Crossley of the Temporal Discussion podcast, Kim Harder (wife of Martin H), Laura Bean, Scott Evans (a dungeoneer in season 3 of Knightmare), and Rea Pearson (a team advisor in season 5).
As ever, the play is not set at Christmas, includes no reference to Christmas whatsoever, and is entirely unrelated to Christmas, and so it will be available to listen to during the Christmas period 2025, as yet another non-festive festive offering.
Nice to bring back an old tradition.
Cast
Jason Karl as Treguard
Andy Marshall as Carl
Kim Stewart-Crossley as Emma
Amy Davies as Amy
Martin Harder as Tony
Kim Harder as Council Caller
Ross Thompson as Hugh
Martin Odoni as Neddy
Laura Bean as Milly
Jake Collins as Alec and Inspector Jim Boyle
Scott Evans as Policeman
Rosey Collins as Bank Teller
Rea Pearson as Sergeant Theodora
Written and edited by Martin Odoni
Intro music: Colossus - by Kevin MacLeod
Outro music: Unpromised - by Kevin MacLeod
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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 Velda
Jordan Munn as Sam
Antony Rowe as Chris
Cassandra Smith as Katy
Juliet Thompson as Lillith
Ross Thompson as Pickle
Damon Wakes as Daniel
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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, Mrs Grimwold
Edited by ROSS THOMPSON and JAKE COLLINS
Written by ROSEY COLLINS and JAKE COLLINS
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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 Knightmare Podcast, our chat was so full of insights and memories that we didn’t quite have time to cover everything we wanted. So, Jake set out on a quest worthy of the Dungeon itself — tracking Rea back down for a follow-up conversation!
In this episode, Jake and Rea pick up where we left off, delving deeper into her experiences, clearing up a few lingering points, and uncovering even more behind-the-scenes stories from the world of Knightmare.
With Jake Collins and Rea Pearson
Written and edited by Jake Collins
Theme music: 'The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit)' by Chris Jerden-Cooke
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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 ROWE as Chris
CASSANDRA SMITH as Katy
ROSS THOMPSON as Pickle, Nemanor, Motley
Edited by ROSS THOMPSON
Written by JAKE COLLINS & ROSEY COLLINS
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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 Thompson as Pickle
Edited by Ross Thompson and Jake Collins
Written by Jake Collins
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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 to a close, Lord Fear and Aesandra join forces in an attempt to trap Dungeoneer Kelly - ensuring that she is destroyed by the Phase Shift! Will she be able to escape in time? Will Sir Hugh finally have the chance to rescue someone? Does anybody really care what Martin has to say about Robin Hood's merry men?
Featuring Kim Stewart-Crossley, Martin Harder, and Jake Collins
Edited by Jake Collins
Theme music: 'The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit)' by Chris Jerden-Cooke
"Time Turns" bumper by @marlar. News bumper by @jamescusack
Extended credits and special thanks at the end of the episode
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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
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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
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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 Jake Collins, with Rosey Collins as editing consultant.
Theme music: 'The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit)' by Chris Jerden-Cooke
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Team 7: Chris, Paul, Keith and Kieran, 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 Harder and Jake Collins
Edited by Jake Collins
Theme music: 'The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit)' by Chris Jerden-Cooke
"Time Turns" bumper by @marlar. News bumper by @jamescusack
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Team 6: Alex, Ian, Grant and Richard from Amersham, Buckinghamshire.
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 Collins, and Kim Stewart-Crossley
Edited by Jake Collins
Theme music: 'The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit)' by Chris Jerden-Cooke
"Time Turns" bumper by @marlar. News bumper by @jamescusack
Rosey's Virtual Seasons (fanfiction website)
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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, with Sidriss stumbling on an idea that will turn even the reddest of wizards into a fire-breathing snapdragon.
Sidriss the Confused……………………………Rosey Collins
Hordriss the Confuser……………………………Jake Collins
Running time approx 9 minutes.
Scenario by Jake Collins – dialogue improvised by the cast.
Music (title track ‘Frost Waltz’) composed by Kevin McLeod of Incompetech.com, composers anonymous.
Sound effects provided by The Free Sound Project and Soundrangers.
Production mixed by Martin Odoni.
Harry Potter is © JK Rowling. The inclusion of this work should not be construed as an endorsement of Rowling's personal views, particularly those concerning gender identity. Trans rights are human rights.
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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 Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit)' by Chris Jerden-Cooke
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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, Jake Collins, and Rea Pearson
Edited by Jake Collins
Theme music: 'The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit)' by Chris Jerden-Cooke
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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, Martin Harder, Kim Stewart-Crossley, and Martin Odoni, with a brief appearance by Jake Collins
Edited by Martin Harder
Theme music: 'The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit)' by Chris Jerden-Cooke
"Time Turns" bumper by @marlar. News bumper by @jamescusack
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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 Edit)' by Chris Jerden-Cooke
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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
Edited by Jake Collins, with Rosey Collins as editing consultant.
Theme music: 'The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit)' by Chris Jerden-Cooke
"Time Turns" bumper by @marlar. News bumper by @jamescusack
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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 familiar to Martin...
Featuring Martin Harder and Jason Karl
Edited by Jake Collins, with Rosey Collins as editing consultant.
Theme music: 'The Castle of Confusion (Series 4 Edit)' by Chris Jerden-Cooke
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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)' by Chris Jerden-Cooke
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