Knightfall: Storm Over Albion

"We are at your mercy."

Writer: Felicia Barker

Format: Audio

Released: March 2026

Series: UNIT: Brave New World 4.02

Featuring: Bambera, Rix, Savarin

Synopsis

Bambera leads UNIT forces on a dangerous mission to face Guinevere in Camelot. But Ancelyn is declared a traitor to the crown, and the mad queen sees any challenge as an act of aggression. The fates of two worlds hang in the balance...

Verdict

Storm Over Albion was a sensational episode to continue my way through the Knightfall fourth and final series of UNIT's Brave New World! This really was a staggering story and a wonderful visit to the realm of Albion. This was just glorious from start to finish and I really enjoyed how it tackled myth and fiction alongside science. This was full of action right from the off whilst being very big on diplomacy which was an impressive mix. It all just worked and that's obviously a good sign! I thought it was fun to explore more of the past between Bambera and Ancelyn because their relationship is a unique one to say the least. It still seems strange and an odd mix for them to be a married couple but here was Bambera back in Albion as it was made clear this was not her first visit. That obviously links back to Battlefield which I suspect the finale will do as well but we got to touch more on Albion here which was tremendous. I was a big fan of Queen Guinevere who took a liking to Savarin almost immediately which was a fun little dynamic. She valued his council and felt betrayed when he went against her later on to save Bambera and Ancelyn. Savarin certainly didn't waste any time in getting his life debt returned to him but that went against the voice in his head of Arawn. I thought he was a fascinating character who will play a much bigger role in the finale I suspect, but he certainly laid down a marker here! He was angered by Savarin going against his wishes and failing to see what he believed was a bigger picture that would save more than just two lives. The entirety of Albion and beyond was in danger and that was explored really well. The explanation of what happened throughout Fractures was really strong in providing reasoning for other worldly and dimensional people and beings to break through and really helps add to the story arc at play here. Bambera confronting Guinevere for an alliance to take on what was coming to threaten the Thirteen Realms and beyond was impressive. She was representing Earth and she was proud of it. The binding agreement between the pair alongside Arawn was good and the Brigadier's reaction to sealing it with blood was pretty humorous. Ancelyn feeling betrayed by his own brother knight was quite a sad predicament for him to be placed in and I'm loving the performance by Marcus Gilbert. This is a sensational send off for the great actor and he genuinely sounds so desperate about Ancelyn's situation. It's staggeringly good in selling the predicament. I'm loving it. I thought the politics in the episode was really strong and Bambera being brutish with that always adds to the fun. Arawn revealing his power play at the cliffhanger and telling Savarin that he ought to have listened to him was a really strong moment! I'm excited to hear where things go from here and just how binding that agreement is. What will come of Albion and the threat for the Realms and beyond? I'm very excited to find out! Overall, a sublime listen! 

Rating: 10/10