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The first Robert Holmes script for Blake's 7, and Garry and Adam both agree it has a noticeably different tone to what the show has been doing. Robert Holmes's fingerprints are all over it, and that, concerning this episode, is a good thing.

The big talking points: why the Avon and Vila pairing works so well here, what Tynus's betrayal says about the kind of company Avon keeps, and whether Blake's inexplicable calm in enemy territory is great character writing or just a quirk of the production order.

Plus: outfits that not even Paul Darrow can carry off, Gan's ghost in the production timeline, and Garry very nearly ordering the Blake's 7 DVD set after a couple of Guinness.

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Things get spicy as Travis finally faces the music for his past misdeeds. Blake’s grappling with some serious guilt over Gan's death, and it’s clear the crew is feeling the heat of his decisions.

Meanwhile, Servalan is pulling strings like a puppet master, ready to watch Travis dance into the gallows.

The friction between Blake and Avon is as palpable as ever, especially with Avon looking to seize any chance to undermine him.

So, grab your teleport bracelets and settle in as we watch Travis' fate unfold.

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Pressure Point really cranks up the tension as Blake hatches a daring plan to strike at the heart of the Federation. The infighting between Servalan and Travis adds a delicious layer of backstabbing and power struggles that is performed so beautifully.

We chat about the performances, especially Gareth Thomas, bringing some real depth to Blake this time around. It’s a well-crafted story that balances action with emotional weight, showcasing the series’ knack for character-driven storytelling.

So grab your headphones, kick back, and join us as we dissect all the twists and turns in this gripping episode of Blake's 7.

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Hey, Blake's 7 fans, and thank you for tuning in for our latest episode and our review of Horizon.

Everybody's knackered. The Liberator crew are running on fumes, tempers are fraying, and Blake still wants to go and poke his nose into an uncharted planet. Classic Blake.

Written by Allan Prior in his first script for Blake's 7, it's not the show at its most spectacular, but it's got a quiet confidence to it. A nicely paced story about a colonial ruler being freed from Federation control while the crew are forced into hard labour.

All of them except Avon, who has to decide whether to take the Liberator and disappear into space or go back for the rest of them. This scene stopped Garry dead in his tracks. Amazing.

Listen now for our thoughts and review of Blake's 7 Series B, Episode 4 - Horizon.

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It's only the third episode, but things are heating up as Blake and the crew face off against the Federation, who are on the hunt for their now stolen new weapon, IMIPAK.

There's also some changing dynamics with the new Travis and Servalan, as Brian Croucher steps into some hefty shoes left by his predecessor. He's desperate to take out Blake, which leads to some tense moments, the moments we love!

How does this episode stack up to last week's as we move ever forward through Series B?

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The Terra Nostra await Blake and the crew on Space City, but dark times are afoot.

This is the first "proper" non-Terry Nation script, written by Chris Boucher, script editor at the time. As a result, we have some dark themes with Blake and the others up against a criminal organisation with ties to the Federation.

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Hello, Blake's 7 fans, and welcome to the first episode of a new season! We're back with new Blu-rays of Series B and ready to talk all things B7. Thank you to all who listened to our first season and for letting us know how much you enjoyed it. Another thank you to those of you who have either not watched Blake's 7 before or haven't in years, and our podcast inspired you to start watching, we love that.

We're now at the beginning of Series B and the first episode - Redemption. Blake and the crew are worried about the fate of the Liberator and, by extension, their own lives, as Orac has served up a troubling prediction.

Listen now for our thoughts as we begin our journey into Series B.

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Blake's 7 is (hopefully) making a comeback, and we're here for it! We chat about what it could mean for the series, the casting possibilities, and how it might connect with a new audience while keeping the old school charm alive.

Whether you're here for the sci-fi nostalgia or just curious about what Blake's 7's future might hold, join us for this laid-back chat about one of our favourite British sci-fi shows.

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