Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast

I did mention #Blakes7 in the last class. Halfway done and still telling myself the next week will take up less time.

In case you are wondering, the delay on episodes is totally my (Allen’s) fault. Sorry.

Our sister show looks at #DoctorWho

Avon’s smiling. That means a happy ending right?

And as one of our hosts is teaching the class, you can be sure #Blakes7 will be represented too. #Firefly #Browncoats After all, both shows adapt The Magnificent Seven line as “I was aiming for his head”.

Google’s AI say Brian Blessed appeared in The London episode and Colin Baker was in Terminal

AI says Paul Darrow played Ravina in Blake’s 7

Google’s AI is no Orac. I will tell you that. #Blakes7. Paul Darrow played recurring character Ravina? Miss one episode and you are demoted to recurring character and they get your name wrong?

Want Blake’s 7 back on US Britbox? This is the link to request shows. help.britbox.com/hc/en-us/req... We also reached across the stars to ask for some Star Cops. But it won’t be easy. #Blakes7 #StarCops #Britbox

Gareth Thomas in later life

Gareth Thomas as Roj Blake in Star One.

Gareth Thomas: Feb. 12, 1945 - April 13, 2016. Among his many superb performances was Roj Blake on #Blakes7. We profiled him when we covered Star One, his last regular episode. blakes7.libsyn.com/26-straight-... His performance elevated the role of Blake.

So, it seems #Blakes7 has left the US version of #Britbox. Has the Federation got control of the channel?

The positive buzz around Hooklight has encouraged at least one member of our podcast to buy it. Glad I have only seen the buzz and not any spoilers.

The scarier thing is just how so much of the audio drama that seems relevant to 2025 is present in the 1980s original. A testament to the genius of Kenneth Johnson and of @jonnymorris.bsky.social and @bigfinish.bsky.social for a first class adaptation.

Happy #FirstContactDay! That time we turned our attention from the dystopian Federation of #blakes7 to the utopian Federation of #StarTrek.

And so it should be. The new UK version of V is brilliant and captures the soul of the original.

Thanks. Fun fact: a certain two-word phrase repeated in the podcast has a tangental connection to #DoctorWho creator Sydney Newman - through a TV show he worked on before coming to the UK.

#43 Straight Outta the Federation: Traitor Avon takes a pro-active stance by investigating the burgeoning reach of the Federation's ability to colonize planets that use to have a rep...

What’’s the connection between the ##Blakes7 episode Traitor, Peter O’Toole, French circus performers, Pink Floyd and #RobinHood. Learn more in the latest episode of Straight Outta the Federation. www.thehuntresspodcast.com/2025/04/43-s...

#43 Straight Outta the Federation: Traitor www.thehuntresspodcast.com/2025/04/43-s... @boldoutlaw.bsky.social @april5k.bsky.social & A.J. talk #Blakes7

We covered Charlie Condou’s Robin of Sherwood episode “Adam Bell” last year. He played the sheriff’s young nephew. www.thehuntresspodcast.com/2024/06/stra... #RobinofSherwood #DoctorWho cc @huestone44.bsky.social @boldoutlaw.bsky.social

A great look at @bigfinish.bsky.social’s wonderful audio adaptation / updating of V. #audiodrama #scifi

Love the art!

#InternationalWomensDay #Blakes7 Directors Mary Ridge, Fiona Cumming, Vivienne Cozens; writer Tanith Lee; production designer Sally Hulke; costume designers June Hudson, Barbara Lane, Barbara Kidd, and Dee Robson.

#InternationalWomensDay #Blakes7 Directors Mary Ridge, Fiona Cumming, Vivienne Cozens; writer Tanith Lee; production designer Sally Hulke; costume designers June Hudson, Barbara Lane, Barbara Kidd, and Dee Robson.

#35 Straight Outta the Federation: Sarcophagus Straight Outta the Federation talked Sarcophagus, a Blake's 7 epiosde written by highly thought of prolific writer, Tanith Lee, who really ...

One of our best podcast episodes covered the #Blakes7 episode Sarcophagus written by #TanithLee. Special guest comments from @amandadh.bsky.social, @andreworton.bsky.social, @hannahcooper.bsky.social and @thepreacher711.bsky.social www.thehuntresspodcast.com/2024/03/35-s... #InternationalWomensDay

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Or do prefer … maximum power? #Blakes7 #InternationalWomensDay

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Cally

Dayna

Soolin

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Which is your favourite of the women rebels of #Blakes7?

Happy Space Mardi Gras to those who celebrate. Remember to wear your festive head gear, as long as it is of the period!

#42 Straight Outta the Federation: Power #Blakes7 Straight Outta the Federation is back to talk about Blake's 7's Power, where Ben Steed is back, scripting a story where a new homebase is e...

Check out our look at the 2nd episode of Series D of #Blakes7 - Power by Ben Steed. With a special look at the sounds of Elizabeth Parker. Hosted by @huestone44.bsky.social, @boldoutlaw.bsky.social and @April5k www.thehuntresspodcast.com/2025/03/42-s... #BritishSciFi #80sTV

#42 Straight Outta the Federation: Power #Blakes7 www.thehuntresspodcast.com/2025/03/42-s... @april5k @boldoutlaw.bsky.social @sofederation.bsky.social talk battle of the sexes, a new home base & a new Friend/Foes?

One of our crew has some thoughts on other explorations of sci-fi fascism.

Our final Series Survey is now available too! Please check it out, share far and wide! Voting closes in two weeks. Don't forget the second page!

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YouTube video by David Oranchak Doctor Who - The Face of Evil - Tom Baker tells us a universal truth

Happy 91st birthday to actor, MBE and international treasure Tom Baker - famous for playing the Fourth Doctor in #DoctorWho. And two days shy of the 48th anniversary of this scene written by #Blakes7 script editor Chris Boucher. youtu.be/uqpq9tP14PA?... Sadly, still relevant.

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Happy 47th anniversary to #Blakes7. Which premiered on Jan. 2, 1978. Catch our coverage on Straight Outta the Federation. blakes7.libsyn.com I think we’re a bit more positive than some who talk about Roj Blake and his … friends?… allies?