Temporal Discussion: The Knightmare Podcast
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -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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Inter-Season Special: The Knightmare Audio Series - S01E01
September 09, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 62.1 MBWhilst we take our inter-season break, we're glad to be able to announce that we have partnered up with the folk behind 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. Knightmare...
A (Literal) Car Crash Interview with Tim Child.
September 07, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBTo commemorate the 35th anniversary of the very first episode of Knightmare, here's our interview with series creator Tim Child. Support us on Patreon Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
S03E16: "Big Fat Hen"
August 26, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBTeam: Christopher, James, Alex and Tim from Bristol. In which we say goodbye to some old friends... Support us on Patreon Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter 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 by Chris Jerden-Cooke
S3E15- "There's Me, There's Fictional Characters, There's Amoebae, Then There's You"
August 12, 2022 15:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBTeam 1: Martin, Darren, Lee and Jamie from York. Team 2: Christopher, James, Alex and Tim from Bristol In which Morghanna breaks some glass. Support us on Patreon Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store 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. ...
S03E14 - Served With Extra Vegetables
July 29, 2022 14:34 - 49 minutes - 113 MBTeam 1: Martin, Darren, Lee and Jamie from York. In which we learn that a charcoal fire isn't always the best option. Support us on Patreon Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
Inter-Season Special - Knightmare Audio Series Summer Special 2017
July 15, 2022 13:40 - 1 hour - 195 MBWhilst we take a short break to catch up on our academic studies, we're glad to be able to announce that we have partnered up with the folk behind 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 Dun...
S03E13 - Would You Like a Present?
July 01, 2022 14:03 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBTeam 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. Support us on Patreon Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store 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.
S03E12 - Dong or Bong
June 17, 2022 15:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MBTeam 1: Julie, Amanda, Marie and Angela from Knighton, Leicester In which Olaf can't keep up with a blindfolded child. Support us on Patreon Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
S03E11 - Scott's Leap of Faith
June 03, 2022 15:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBTeam 1: Scott, Jeremy, Nathan and Ian from Ash Vale, Hampshire. Team 2: Julie, Amanda, Marie and Angela from Knighton, Leicester In which a shocking truth is revealed! Support us on Patreon Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
S3E10 - Blunders and Bomb Rooms
May 20, 2022 15:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBTeam 1: Douglas, Richard, Derek and Matthew from Weston-Super-Mare Team 2: Scott, Jeremy, Nathan and Ian from Ash Vale, Hampshire In which Motley is surprised to find a snake in his bath. Featuring guest host, Dungeoneer Scott Evans. Support us on Patreon Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
S03E09 - The Girl Who Drew a Blank
May 06, 2022 15:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MBTeam 1: Kelly, Emma, Sarah and Tammy from Sea Palling, Norfolk Team 2: Douglas, Richard, Derek and Matthew from Weston-Super-Mare In which we discover that wall monsters have a sense of humour. Support us on Patreon Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
Dungeon Rap Battles: Mogdred vs. Lord Fear
April 22, 2022 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBHi Listeners of Illusion! We're taking a bit of a forced break from recording at the moment, so instead of a full episode this week we're bringing you a funny little musical sketch. It's written and performed by Martin Harder, based on an article written by Martin Odoni. The background beat is "KING", a royalty free track by Beats Provider. Visit our Website Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store
S03E08 - The Unidentified Monk Who Definitely Isn't Mogdred
April 08, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBTeam 1: Ross, Gavin, Fu and Shahzad from Birmingham Team 2: Kelly, Emma, Sarah and Tammy from Sea Palling, Norfolk In which we have a surprisingly serious discussion about extinction of the dodo and the conservation efforts of the Kakapo. Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
Mid-Season Special: The Dunshelm Players in Sidriss the Confused and the Deathly Hallows
March 25, 2022 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBThe happy father-daughter writing partnership established between Hordriss the Confuser and Sidriss the Confused has finally paid dividends as they get ready to publish the first novel they’ve written together. Or to be more precise, Hordriss has written it while Sidriss unsportingly insists on pointing out why most of what he’s written is rubbish. This improvised sketch was originally recorded many years ago, long before JK Rowling publicly aired some of her more controversial opinions, and ...
S03E07 - James and the Giant Pit
March 11, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBTeam 1: James, Philip, Pulok and Jamie from Ipswitch Team 2: Ross, Gavin, Fu and Shahzad from Birmingham In which we learn that you should always carry a rotten egg with you, in case you get eaten by a snake. Listen out for our special Patreon-only competition in this episode! Support us on Patreon Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
S3E6 - The Sword in the Swimming Pool
February 25, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.9 MBTeam 1: Leo, Matthew, Simon and James from Bromley. Team 2: James, Philip, Pulok and Jamie from Ipswich. In which Leo faces off against a Danger Noodle. Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
S3E5 - Three Men in a Rowe Boat
February 11, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBTEAM: Leo, Matthew, Simon and James from Bromley. In which we talk to the artist David Rowe, Merlin forgets how to spell and we introduce you to the newest member of our team - our youth correspondent, Feathered Menace! Want to hear an extended cut of this episode? Support us on Patreon at Dungeoneer level or above. Visit David Rowe's Website Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Support us on Patreon Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jer...
An Interview With Alec Westwood
January 28, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 205 MBMartin Odoni interviews the actor Alec Westwood (Folly, Gibbet) about his experiences as a core cast member in the early days of Knightmare, and talk to him about his professional life after his departure. If you'd like to hear a special extended version of this interview, with an extra 20 minutes of audio, you can support us on Patreon at Dungeoneer level or above. Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Support us on Patreon Theme music: The Castle of ...
S3E4 - One (Knight)mare in Albion (with special guest David X Newton)
January 14, 2022 16:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBTeam 1: Simon, Deborah, Mark and Claire from Horsham. Team 2: Leo, Matthew, Simon and James from Bromley. In which a lot of people fall off, and through, things. Follow David X Newton on Twitter Check out David X Newton's Youtube channel Listen to Albion on Bandcamp Join David's Patreon Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Support us on Patreon Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
Inter-Season Special: When Five Tribes go to War, Parts 3 & 4
December 31, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBThe fourth era of the Dungeon Of Deceit is imminent, and it is a time of change; the Dungeon is growing fast and far beyond its old boundaries, while some of the mightiest of its occupants, both light and dark, are coming into conflict. When old alliances are broken by treachery and greed, fresh alliances are formed as new protagonists emerge, until five distinct factions – four of them forces for evil and only one of them a force for good – take shape. Of these, it is the faction co...
Mid-Season Special: When Five Tribes go to War, Parts 3 & 4
December 31, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBThe fourth era of the Dungeon Of Deceit is imminent, and it is a time of change; the Dungeon is growing fast and far beyond its old boundaries, while some of the mightiest of its occupants, both light and dark, are coming into conflict. When old alliances are broken by treachery and greed, fresh alliances are formed as new protagonists emerge, until five distinct factions – four of them forces for evil and only one of them a force for good – take shape. Of these, it is the faction con...
S3E3 - Mr. Grimwold's Brown Trousers
December 17, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBTeam 1: Cliff, James, Richard and Matthew from Felixstowe. Team 2: Simon, Deborah, Mark and Claire from Horsham. In which Simon (but not that Simon) sidesteps left. Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Support us on Patreon Buy us a Ko-Fi Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
S3E2 - The Bird and the Bees
December 03, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBTeam 1: Cliff, James, Richard and Matthew from Felixstowe. In which Cliff's got an egg timer! Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Support us on Patreon Buy us a Ko-Fi Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
S3E1 - Mites and Tites (with special guest Hugo Myatt)
November 19, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 209 MBTeam 1: Gavin, Tom, Craig and Brian from Uddingston, South Lanarkshire. Team 2: Cliff, James, Richard and Matthew from Felixstowe. In which the sand is quicker than a Dungeoneer, and the Martin's struggle to maintain their composure whilst conversing with their childhood hero. Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Support us on Patreon Buy us a Ko-Fi Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
S03E0 - On the Record
November 05, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBIn which we take a look at the number 1 songs and movies during the 1988-1989 off-season, during which we discuss such topics as transphobia and negative representations of autism in movies. Also, Marti Odoni gets excited over Batman.Michael Keaton in a black rubber bodysuit. All the songs we talk about in this episode can be heard on this Spotify playlist, with the exception of the charity cover of Ferry 'Cross the Mersey which can be heard here. The memorial website for victims of the Hil...
Inter-Season Special - A Trial of Two Martins
October 22, 2021 15:00 - 3 minutes - 5.58 MBMartin H and Martin O go on trial for some of the unkind things they've said about past Dungeoneers, if they were hoping to get an unbiased hearing they might be in for a bit of a surprise... Instead of giving you our Patreon, Ko-Fi and merchandising links this episode we'd like to ask you to donate to the mental health charity Safe in Our World, of which former Dungeoneer Anthony Haig is an ambassador. More information, including how to donate, can be found on their website. Visit our Web...
Inter-Season Special: When Five Tribes Go to War, Parts 1 & 2
October 08, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBThe fourth era of the Dungeon Of Deceit is imminent, and it is a time of change; the Dungeon is growing fast and far beyond its old boundaries, while some of the mightiest of its occupants, both light and dark, are coming into conflict. When old alliances are broken by treachery and greed, fresh alliances are formed as new protagonists emerge, until five distinct factions – four of them forces for evil and only one of them a force for good – take shape. Of these, it is the faction co...
Inter-Season Special: Geek Week Extended Edition
September 24, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBTeam 1: Stuart, Dan, Phil and Emma from Youtube. In which Isy Suttie definitely says "heck". View the extended episode HERE YouTuber Links: Ashens AmazingPhil Daniel Howell Emma Blackery Jessie Cave Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Support us on Patreon Buy us a Ko-Fi Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
S2E16 - Oh No, Not Again!
September 10, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBWARNING: If you're watching along, or if you're revisiting the episode before you listen to the podcast, be aware that the Jehrico 6 chamber features flashing colours and lights that continue almost until the end of the program. Team 1: Karen, Pamela, Angela and Nicola from Denholm (Hawick). In which we say goodbye to some of our favourite characters. Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Support us on Patreon Buy us a Ko-Fi Theme music: The Castle of...
S2E15 - Thanks for the Memory
August 27, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 94.2 MBTeam 1: Steven, Mark, Paul and Chris from Weston-Super-Mare. Team 2: Karen, Pamela, Angela and Nicola from Denholm (Hawick). In which a key causes a kerfuffle. Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Support us on Patreon Buy us a Ko-Fi Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke Combat Chess music: Godspeed by Mark Petrie
S2E14 - Three Fools and a Folderol
August 13, 2021 15:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBTeam 1: Anthony, Alan, Mark and Darren from Ash, Hampshire. Team 2: Steven, Mark, Paul and Chris from Weston-Super-Mare. In which Lillith shouts at a doll Check out Bex, AKA TristaBytes on Twitter, Twitch and Youtube Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Support us on Patreon Buy us a Ko-Fi Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
Mid-Season Special: The Dunshelm Players - All Washed Up
July 30, 2021 15:00 - 18 minutes - 42.5 MBMajida, Pickle, Folly and Motley have all seen better days, and have all had better careers. We find them many years after the end of the TV series, and they are now the serving staff in a tavern in the Wolfglade. One evening, they have to wait on two new customers, one of whom is revelling in the fame and fortune of a revived on-screen career, the other of whom is called Daisy. Made in response to YouTube's ‘Geek Week’ episode of Knightmare, All Washed Up is a comedy sketch put togeth...
S02E08 - The Poison Potion
July 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBTeam 1: Julian, Vaughan, Becca and Mary from Banbury. Team 2: Anthony, Alan, Mark and Darren from Ash, Hampshire. In which a Medusa is defeated, and a label is misread. More information on Jason Karl Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Support us on Patreon Buy us a Ko-Fi Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/knightmarepod/message
S02E13 - The Poison Potion
July 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBTeam 1: Julian, Vaughan, Becca and Mary from Banbury. Team 2: Anthony, Alan, Mark and Darren from Ash, Hampshire. In which a Medusa is defeated, and a label is misread. More information on Jason Karl Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Check out our Redbubble Store Support us on Patreon Buy us a Ko-Fi Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
S2E12 - Julian's Journey
July 02, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MBTeam: Julian, Vaughan, Becca and Mary from Banbury. In which Treguard outright trolls the team, and Merlin gets tired for no reason. More information on Jason Karl Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Support us on Patreon Buy us a Ko-Fi Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by Chris Jerden-Cooke
S02E11 - No Good Deed
June 18, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 89.5 MBTeam 1: Jamie, Joseph, Paul and Saranjit from Leeds Team 2: Julian, Vaughan, Becca and Mary from Banbury. In which an unfair room leads to a difficult decision... More information on Jason Karl Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Support us on Patreon Buy us a Ko-Fi Theme music: The Castle of Confusion by CJJC
S02E10 - A Bomb with a Room in it
June 04, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 53.5 MBTeam 1: Stuart, Neil, Greg and Neal from Leicester. Team 2: Jamie, Joseph, Paul and Saranjit from Leeds. In which we learn the shocking truth about Stuarts trousers! Special Guest: Dungeoneer Stuart Leatherland Follow Stuart on Twitter @stueythefish Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Support us on Patreon Buy us a Ko-Fi
S02E09 - SHRUD 2: Bud the SHRUD
May 21, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 37.9 MBTeam 1: Neil, Craig, Jason and Mark from Newark. Team 2: Stuart, Neil, Craig and Neal from Leicester. In which the team who famously struggled to disspell "SHRUD" commit an even bigger blunder! COMPETITION! Want to win a Temporal Discussion T-Shirt? Send us your edit of Merlin dancing to a song of your choice. We'll feature our favourites on our Twitter, and one of you will win a shirt on us. Listen to the podcast for more details. The original footage can be found at https://youtu.b...
So, um... this is a thing.
May 11, 2021 18:42 - 3 minutes - 3.89 MBI had an hour or so spare, and I thought this would be a laugh. It's VERY rough around the edges so I might return to it at some point and try to clean it up a bit. "Suddenly Seymour" was written and arranged by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman for the musical "Little Shop of Horrors". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/knightmarepod/message
BONUS EPISODE: So, um... this is a thing.
May 11, 2021 18:42 - 3 minutes - 3.89 MBI had an hour or so spare, and I thought this would be a laugh. It's VERY rough around the edges so I might return to it at some point and try to clean it up a bit. "Suddenly Seymour" was written and arranged by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman for the musical "Little Shop of Horrors".
S02E08 - "SHRUD"
May 07, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes - 121 MBTeam 1: Neil, Craig, Jason and Mark from Newark. In which we talk about an infamous moment in Knightmare history. Featuring special guest Nikki from Nikki and Bunty. COMPETITION! Want to win a Temporal Discussion T-Shirt? Send us your edit of Merlin dancing to a song of your choice. We'll feature our favourites on our Twitter, and one of you will win a shirt on us. Listen to the podcast for more details. The original footage can be found at https://youtu.be/z9hOuEsNUtk. Check out Nikki ...
S02E07 - The Boy and the Bulldozer
April 23, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 39.3 MBTeam 1: Akash, Tanya, Carrie and Kirsten from Sutton / Worcester Park, Surrey Team 2: Neil, Craig, Jason and Mark from Newark. In which we theorise about the truth of the TRUTH spell. Record your answers to the riddle HERE and you might find yourself featured in a future podcast! Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Support us on Patreon Buy us a Ko-Fi
Mid-Series Special: Sidriss the Confused & the Chamber of Secrets
April 09, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 19 MBTemporal Discussion proudly present The Dunshelm Players in Sidriss the Confused & the Chamber of Secrets. Desperately seeking expert aid after yet another of her clumsy mishaps with magic, Sidriss the Confused enters the private study of Hordriss the Confuser and discovers that her father has been leading a remarkable double-life. In this short play, Sidriss the Confused is playe by Rosey Collins, and Hordriss the Confuser is played by Jake Collins. Script written by Jake Collins. Music (...
S02E06 - The Podcast With Three Brains
March 26, 2021 19:34 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBTeam 5: Tony, Craig, Tony and Dean from Ashford, Kent In which we break with tradition and actually have some serious, educational conversations. Featuring special guest Dr. Bianca Hatin (Twitter) Visit our Website Follow us on Twitter Support us on Patreon Buy us a Ko-Fi
S02E05 - The Kid and the Crocodile
March 12, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBTeam 4: Mark, Daniel, Matthew and Jonathan from Witney Team 5: Tony, Craig, Tony and Dean from Ashford, Kent In which every hero should meet a crocodile! Theme music by Chris Jerden Cooke (Twitter) Check out our website Follow us on Twitter Support us on Patreon Buy us a Ko-Fi
S02E04 - Cedric's Special Friend
February 26, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 44.5 MBTeam 4: Mark, Daniel, Matthew and Jonathan from Witney In which we are introduced to the dungeon's favourite eight-legged lady. Theme music by Chris Jerden Cooke (Twitter) Check out our website Follow us on Twitter Support us on Patreon Buy us a Ko-Fi
S02E03 - The Tale of Careful Christopher
February 12, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBTeam 3: Christopher, Kenneth, Paul and Christopher from St Helens. Team 4: Mark, Daniel, Matthew and Jonathan from Witney. In which Christopher finds a big spoon. Featuring special guest QueenCreeps. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter
S02E02 - Beware of the Leopard
January 29, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBTeam 2: Claire, Kerry, Michelle and Cheryl from Ludlow, Shropshire Team 3: Christopher, Kenneth, Paul and Christopher from St Helens. In which we address one of Knightmare's biggest issues, and it's not that they said leopard...
S02E01 - The Trinity of Martins
January 15, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBTeam 1: Martin, Lee, Tony and John from Sunderland. Team 2: Claire, Kerry, Michelle and Cheryl from Ludlow, Shropshire In which we usher in a new phase of the Dungeon, and we also look back at all the number 1 films and singles we missed in the off-season. CITV competition audio courtesy of Knightmare.com Theme music by Chris Jerden Cooke (Twitter) Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter
Inter-Season Special: Famous For Retreating - Part 4 + Deleted Scene
January 08, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBSome two-and-a-half years in the making, Famous For Retreating is the first-ever audio play based in the universe of the Greater Game of Luck and Glory. Set approximately three years after the conclusion of the TV series, the play adds substantial development to one character who only got to appear in a few episodes, and also explores one of the central characters, giving him a new origin, while explaining the transitions that led to his emergence. Using themes and characters devised by...