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UK Rewatch - D4 Stardrive
trevor travis	#1 Posted on 03-10-2022 19:17
Alpha Grade Posts: 9299 Joined: 16.01.22	The episode: Derek Four – Stardrive (Carry On Space Petrol Heads) The date: Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 The time: 7.45pm UK time A reminder of the Season Derek drinking game: Here’s the number of sips/swigs per each of these: Avon is knocked unconscious 1 A scientist dies (per scientist) 5 A member of the main cast wears the same costume as last week (per costume) 2 There’s the sequence (or part of the sequence) of Scorpio landing / taking off at Xenon Base 3 Vila drinks something red (per scene) 10 Tarrant falls in love 5 Soolin shoots someone (per person) 5 Slave says “sorry” (each mention) 1 Each mention of “Sleer” 2 Avon laughs manically and/or smiles inappropriately 5 There’s a downbeat ending in sharp contrast to the jangly end theme 10 The final shot of the episode includes Paul Darrow 3 A member of the main cast is killed or stunned (per cast member) 1 bottle of wine / 1 can of beer Back to the episode, and there’s a highly dramatic beginning and end… but lots of long, lingering shots of a certain computer expert, a certain pilot and a certain blonde lady gunslinger in the middle (steady!). And all those knocks to the head in “Power” seem to have affected Avon’s memory – he can’t remember the scientist he killed 15 seconds earlier. Oh, and we learn a very important lesson. Never pop out to the toilet at a vital time. Dr Plaxton’s assistant does that and by the time he’s back, the Stardrive is gone, Dr Plaxton is gone and he’s left to the mercy of the Space Rats. Episode in a word: Speed. Characters to cheer: It simply has to be Vila. I love the scene where he pretends to be drunk, where he reveals how they can survive, while avoiding doing the dirty work himself. Character to boo: Orac. The damn thing had spotted the Space Rats’ vehicle, but won’t tell the crew and makes them watch through the whole thing frame-by-frame to spot it themselves. It’s about time they took Vila’s advice and redesigned Orac into a drink dispenser. Is Soolin looking lovely this week: Yes. Recognisable Face: Barbara Shelley (Dr Plaxton) was the leading lady of Hammer Horror. Best exchange: VILA: “Friends? Space Rats? There's no such thing as a friend of a Space Rat -- they even hate each other.” TARRANT: “What else do you know about them?” VILA: “They're maniacs, psychopaths! All they live for is sex and violence, booze and speed. And the fellas are just as bad.” Blake's 7 will return in “Carry On Og, Saviour Of The Universe.” Edited by trevor travis on 03-10-2022 21:21 Vote Og.


Hugbot	#2 Posted on 24-10-2022 12:14
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trevor travis	#3 Posted on 24-10-2022 16:52
Alpha Grade Posts: 9299 Joined: 16.01.22	A shame that I will miss this one. Great little story! Vote Og.


Brad	#4 Posted on 24-10-2022 23:16
Moderator Posts: 6775 Joined: 15.01.22	This ship’s not as good as our last one, But the Space Rats can make it a fast one. So we borrowed their drive and got out alive, And we’ve NEVER heard of Doctor Plaxton . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!


littlesue	#5 Posted on 25-10-2022 06:08
Alpha Grade Posts: 4255 Joined: 17.01.22	Hugbot wrote: ↑ Thankfully, no keyboard was damaged whilst I was looking at this...the kettle is still boiling! Phew!! That's the good news. However, I shall not be able to join you tonight...I know sad isn't it. But there is a GOOD reason...I'm off to dinner with my Grandson to celebrate his 20th birthday! Where has the time gone? But I shall see you next week for that fantastic episode...um, the one that TT keeps raving about...I'm sure the title will come to me soon............ Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo


Federation HQ	#6 Posted on 25-10-2022 06:35
Delta Grade Posts: 74 Joined: 01.02.22	Now that's interesting... I watched Stardrive on DVD last night, not knowing you chaps & chapettes were intending to do so tonight! Enjoyed the episode, Orac's pomposity shines through, as does Villa's self-preservation. Avon appears to have lost the plot, but at least the rest of the crew get to tell him 'we told you so' early on. It's a better episode than I remembered...


Brad	#7 Posted on 25-10-2022 14:58
Moderator Posts: 6775 Joined: 15.01.22	Federation HQ wrote: ↑ Now that's interesting... I watched Stardrive on DVD last night, not knowing you chaps & chapettes were intending to do so tonight! Enjoyed the episode, Orac's pomposity shines through, as does Villa's self-preservation. Avon appears to have lost the plot, but at least the rest of the crew get to tell him 'we told you so' early on. It's a better episode than I remembered... We do a rewatch every Tuesday. Every week. Every Month. Every Year. 52 episodes, 52 weeks in a year.... coincidence, or part of the great cosmic plan? Look for the threads in this section every week and please join us with your observations, questions, and witty remarks. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!


OneSparePart	#8 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:36
Alpha Grade Posts: 12550 Joined: 16.01.22	We're watching series 4, we're watching series 4. Don't watch Dawn of the Gods, it's STARDRIVE this week... Keep repeating until 7.45pm.... Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!


OracVZen	#9 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:37
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	Hi all,I just about making it,feel under the weather I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]


Lorna	#10 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:38
Alpha Grade Posts: 3036 Joined: 16.01.22	OracVZen wrote: ↑ Hi all,I just about making it,feel under the weather I hope that being with the gang will make you feel better! I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.


M1795537OCVirn	#11 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:39
Admin Posts: 15887 Joined: 14.01.22	Quote It's a better episode than I remembered.. And all the better for watching it (again) with your new B7 friends! Hello all, already missing TT and littlesue. Hope you have a great birthday meal, btw, Sue. "You're not sulking, I hope?"


OracVZen	#12 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:40
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	Lorna wrote: ↑ OracVZen wrote: ↑ Hi all,I just about making it,feel under the weather I hope that being with the gang will make you feel better! Always lol,hi Lorna Got my Assam tea I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]


OneSparePart	#13 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:41
Alpha Grade Posts: 12550 Joined: 16.01.22	Lorna wrote: ↑ OracVZen wrote: ↑ Hi all,I just about making it,feel under the weather I hope that being with the gang will make you feel better! Nothing like a tale of flying headcases and dying scientists to cheer us all up! Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!


OracVZen	#14 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:41
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	littlesue wrote: ↑ Hugbot wrote: ↑ Thankfully, no keyboard was damaged whilst I was looking at this...the kettle is still boiling! Phew!! That's the good news. However, I shall not be able to join you tonight...I know sad isn't it. But there is a GOOD reason...I'm off to dinner with my Grandson to celebrate his 20th birthday! Where has the time gone? But I shall see you next week for that fantastic episode...um, the one that TT keeps raving about...I'm sure the title will come to me soon............ Hi littleSue,enjoy yourself I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]


Paula	#15 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:41
Moderator Posts: 5559 Joined: 15.01.22	Hello everyone. Rainy day here, so what better to do but watch B7 with my friends? Resist the Host


Lorna	#16 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:41
Alpha Grade Posts: 3036 Joined: 16.01.22	OracVZen wrote: ↑ Lorna wrote: ↑ OracVZen wrote: ↑ Hi all,I just about making it,feel under the weather I hope that being with the gang will make you feel better! Always lol,hi Lorna Got my Assam tea Tea is good! I have my usual Shandy I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.


OracVZen	#17 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:42
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	OneSparePart wrote: ↑ Lorna wrote: ↑ OracVZen wrote: ↑ Hi all,I just about making it,feel under the weather I hope that being with the gang will make you feel better! Nothing like a tale of flying headcases and dying scientists to cheer us all up! True lol Hi onesparepart I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]


OracVZen	#18 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:42
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	Paula wrote: ↑ Hello everyone. Rainy day here, so what better to do but watch B7 with my friends? Hi Paula I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]


OracVZen	#19 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:43
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	Lorna wrote: ↑ OracVZen wrote: ↑ Lorna wrote: ↑ OracVZen wrote: ↑ Hi all,I just about making it,feel under the weather I hope that being with the gang will make you feel better! Always lol,hi Lorna Got my Assam tea Tea is good! I have my usual Shandy Enjoy yourself I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]


OneSparePart	#20 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:43
Alpha Grade Posts: 12550 Joined: 16.01.22	OneSparePart wrote: ↑ We're watching series 4, we're watching series 4. Don't watch Dawn of the Gods, it's STARDRIVE this week... Keep repeating until 7.45pm.... So instead I put in the dvd for Terminal... Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!


Lorna	#21 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:44
Alpha Grade Posts: 3036 Joined: 16.01.22	OneSparePart wrote: ↑ OneSparePart wrote: ↑ We're watching series 4, we're watching series 4. Don't watch Dawn of the Gods, it's STARDRIVE this week... Keep repeating until 7.45pm.... So instead I put in the dvd for Terminal... I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.


M1795537OCVirn	#22 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:44
Admin Posts: 15887 Joined: 14.01.22	OneSparePart wrote: ↑ OneSparePart wrote: ↑ We're watching series 4, we're watching series 4. Don't watch Dawn of the Gods, it's STARDRIVE this week... Keep repeating until 7.45pm.... So instead I put in the dvd for Terminal... Nicely done, OSP! "You're not sulking, I hope?"


Paula	#23 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:44
Moderator Posts: 5559 Joined: 15.01.22	OracVZen wrote: ↑ Paula wrote: ↑ Hello everyone. Rainy day here, so what better to do but watch B7 with my friends? Hi Paula Hello OracVZen ( had to shout hello from 4,000 miles away) Resist the Host


OneSparePart	#24 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:45
Alpha Grade Posts: 12550 Joined: 16.01.22	Lorna wrote: ↑ OracVZen wrote: ↑ Lorna wrote: ↑ OracVZen wrote: ↑ Hi all,I just about making it,feel under the weather I hope that being with the gang will make you feel better! Always lol,hi Lorna Got my Assam tea You little raver, Lorna. Tea is good! I have my usual Shandy Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!


OracVZen	#25 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:45
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	Paula wrote: ↑ OracVZen wrote: ↑ Paula wrote: ↑ Hello everyone. Rainy day here, so what better to do but watch B7 with my friends? Hi Paula Hello OracVZen ( had to shout hello from 4,000 miles away) That’s why I got a sore throat I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]


Brad	#26 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:46
Moderator Posts: 6775 Joined: 15.01.22	Atari would steal this idea for one of their most successful arcade games ever. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!


Paula	#27 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:46
Moderator Posts: 5559 Joined: 15.01.22	Thought about B7 Stardrive a few weeks ago when NASA crashed it's rocket into an asteroid. We had more than a few laughs about that. Resist the Host


M1795537OCVirn	#28 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:46
Admin Posts: 15887 Joined: 14.01.22	What's the drinking code for when Avon has one of his 'good ideas'? "You're not sulking, I hope?"


OracVZen	#29 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:47
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	Brad wrote: ↑ Atari would steal this idea for one of their most successful arcade games ever. Hi brad,one of my favourite games,Atari I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]


Brad	#30 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:47
Moderator Posts: 6775 Joined: 15.01.22	M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑ What's the drinking code for when Avon has one of his 'good ideas'? The Vila method: Drink cool aid and pretend to be drunk. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!


OneSparePart	#31 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:47
Alpha Grade Posts: 12550 Joined: 16.01.22	OneSparePart wrote: ↑ OneSparePart wrote: ↑ We're watching series 4, we're watching series 4. Don't watch Dawn of the Gods, it's STARDRIVE this week... Keep repeating until 7.45pm.... So instead I put in the dvd for Terminal... Goodness me I put in the disc for Assassin...or words to that effect. Catching up...NOW Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!


OracVZen	#32 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:47
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑ What's the drinking code for when Avon has one of his 'good ideas'? Hi M17 I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]


Paula	#33 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:48
Moderator Posts: 5559 Joined: 15.01.22	M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑ What's the drinking code for when Avon has one of his 'good ideas'? Drain the bottle! It doesn't happen that often... Resist the Host


OracVZen	#34 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:49
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	Paula wrote: ↑ M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑ What's the drinking code for when Avon has one of his 'good ideas'? Drain the bottle! It doesn't happen that often... I love villa in this episode I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]


Paula	#35 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:49
Moderator Posts: 5559 Joined: 15.01.22	Tarrant achieves a failing mark for 'kissing' asteroids.... Resist the Host


Lorna	#36 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:49
Alpha Grade Posts: 3036 Joined: 16.01.22	Paula wrote: ↑ M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑ What's the drinking code for when Avon has one of his 'good ideas'? Drain the bottle! It doesn't happen that often... I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.


M1795537OCVirn	#37 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:49
Admin Posts: 15887 Joined: 14.01.22	Hi, OracVZen. Do you think my Dandelion and Burdock is a good stand-in for Cool Aid? "You're not sulking, I hope?"


Lorna	#38 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:50
Alpha Grade Posts: 3036 Joined: 16.01.22	OracVZen wrote: ↑ Paula wrote: ↑ M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑ What's the drinking code for when Avon has one of his 'good ideas'? Drain the bottle! It doesn't happen that often... I love villa in this episode I do agree!! I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.


Paula	#39 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:50
Moderator Posts: 5559 Joined: 15.01.22	Vila at his best, feigning being a drunk Resist the Host


OracVZen	#40 Posted on 25-10-2022 18:50
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑ Hi, OracVZen. Do you think my Dandelion and Burdock is a good stand-in for Cool Aid? I’m gonna have red wine lemonade lol I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]