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45th Anniversary rewatch - A10 Breakdown
trevor travis
The episode: Albert Ten – Breakdown (Carry On Space Doctor)
The date: Tuesday, March 7th, 2023
The time: 7.45pm UK time

In which David Jackson was promised a starring role only for a rewrite to leave Gan unconscious for most of the episode with just nine lines of dialogue (I think Supreme Commander has copies of the original draft script of “The Invaders” if you come across her at a convention – I’m sure that’s where I got my copy); Avon considers leaving the Libby crew (SPOILERS: Don’t panic Avon ladies – he doesn’t); and the brilliant Julian Glover appears as the eponymous Space Doctor.

Episode in a word: Limiter.
Character to cheer: Renor, for actually noticing the ladies on the Liberator are rather attractive.
Character to boo: Kayn, for trying to delay the operation to nice, cuddly Gan. Mind you, nice cuddly Gan turns out to be rather nasty while his limiter is malfunctioning. Well, I hope that’s the case, and that’s not Gan’s real ‘unlimited’ personality.
Is Soolin looking lovely this week?: Yes.
Recognisable Face: Julian Glover (Kayn) was Scaroth The Jagaroth in perhaps the greatest Doctor Who serial of all-time, City Of Death (some ginger bloke was also in that story). Glover was also in The Empire Strikes Back, where he got the wrong side of Darth Vader.
Best exchange: AVON: “Blake, in the unlikely event that we survive this... I'm finished. Staying with you requires a degree of stupidity of which I no longer feel capable.” BLAKE: “Now, you're just being modest.”

Blake's 7 will return in... Carry On Space Pirates.
Vote Og.
 
Brad
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Jenna: You know what that is, don't you?
Blake: Of course, we know what that is.
Vila: It's a big orange swirly thing in space.


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Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!
 
Hugbot
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Brad


I love the limiter. Sehr Lustig.

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Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!
 
OneSparePart
Huggy's depiction of the limiter reminds me of circuit diagrams we used to draw in physics.
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
littlesue
I'm so glad that the kettle was in the kitchen boiling away with my mug of hot choccie awaiting said hot water...cos I didn't ruin yet another keyboard.
I too love the limiter. It looks so cute.
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
 
Lorna
At first I really liked Gan. But this episode made me wonder about his personality pre-limiter. Was he a Psychopath? Or was the malfunction of the limiter severely affecting him? Its one of those unanswered questions which make Blakes 7 such an interesting series.
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
 
Brad

Lorna wrote: ↑

At first I really liked Gan. But this episode made me wonder about his personality pre-limiter.


That is the question that has spawned many a fan fic. Is the limiter malfunctioning and causing Gan's violent behavior, or has it merely ceased to function, allowing Gan unrestrained access to his dark side?

And... there is Gan's backstory. Do we really believe Gan killed a Federation officer and was arrested, rather than shot on sight?
Edited by Brad on 07-03-2023 19:34

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Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!
 
littlesue
Just getting ready. Hot tea, biccies and choccie plus my nice Snuggy hooded blanket. The temperature is dropping quite quickly here on the South Coast
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
 
Lorna

Brad wrote: ↑

Lorna wrote: ↑

At first I really liked Gan. But this episode made me wonder about his personality pre-limiter.


That is the question that has spawned many a fan fic. Is the limiter malfunctioning and causing Gan's violent behavior, or has it merely ceased to function, allowing Gan unrestrained access to his dark side?

And... there is Gan's backstory. Do we really believe Gan killed a Federation officer and was arrested, rather than shot on sight?


Yes that is very odd!
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
 
Hugbot
Evening all!
The Hugbot is ready to break down... Frown
 
trevor travis
Howdy Doodily Do!
Vote Og.
 
trevor travis

Brad wrote: ↑

Lorna wrote: ↑

At first I really liked Gan. But this episode made me wonder about his personality pre-limiter.


That is the question that has spawned many a fan fic. Is the limiter malfunctioning and causing Gan's violent behavior, or has it merely ceased to function, allowing Gan unrestrained access to his dark side?

And... there is Gan's backstory. Do we really believe Gan killed a Federation officer and was arrested, rather than shot on sight?


Depends on what sort of connections he has. Maybe Gan isn't your standard beta/delta after all!
Vote Og.
 
Brad

trevor travis wrote: ↑

Howdy Doodily Do!


Pip pip tally Ho.

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i.postimg.cc/VkSr4fwS/Fu-Z0Mn2.png
Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!
 
Lorna
Hi everyone
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
 
OracVZen
Evening all,Assam tea,4choc thins looks like pringles and 2 ginger biccys,bloody freezing here snow tonight.
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
trevor travis

Brad wrote: ↑

i.imgur.com/PbiH6Jr.jpg
Jenna: You know what that is, don't you?
Blake: Of course, we know what that is.
Vila: It's a big orange swirly thing in space.


Ah, so we're going to a backwards universe where everyone speaks Bulgarian tonight. Hello-ski Brad-ski!
Vote Og.
 
Paula
Hello everyone!
Resist the Host




 
littlesue
Yes, hi everyone, I am now as snug as a bug in a rug..I may even fall asleepGrin
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
 
Brad

trevor travis wrote: ↑

Brad wrote: ↑

i.imgur.com/PbiH6Jr.jpg
Jenna: You know what that is, don't you?
Blake: Of course, we know what that is.
Vila: It's a big orange swirly thing in space.


Ah, so we're going to a backwards universe where everyone speaks Bulgarian tonight. Hello-ski Brad-ski!


verT olleH
Edited by Brad on 07-03-2023 19:44

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i.postimg.cc/VkSr4fwS/Fu-Z0Mn2.png
Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!
 
OracVZen
It’s freezing here
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
OneSparePart

Lorna wrote: ↑

Hi everyone

Hello Lorna. Hello everyone else who is NOT Lorna.
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
M1795537OCVirn
Good evening, punters. How are you tonight? It's been said before but you should be proud of that brilliant Limiter, Huggy. Thank you for your cartoons!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
littlesue

OracVZen wrote: ↑

Evening all,Assam tea,4choc thins looks like pringles and 2 ginger biccys,bloody freezing here snow tonight.


Did someone mention Pringles? GrinGrin
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
 
Paula

trevor travis wrote: ↑

Brad wrote: ↑

Lorna wrote: ↑

At first I really liked Gan. But this episode made me wonder about his personality pre-limiter.


That is the question that has spawned many a fan fic. Is the limiter malfunctioning and causing Gan's violent behavior, or has it merely ceased to function, allowing Gan unrestrained access to his dark side?

And... there is Gan's backstory. Do we really believe Gan killed a Federation officer and was arrested, rather than shot on sight?


Depends on what sort of connections he has. Maybe Gan isn't your standard beta/delta after all!


And more importantly, was Gan ac or dc?
Edited by Paula on 07-03-2023 19:46
Resist the Host




 
OracVZen

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

Lorna wrote: ↑

Hi everyone

Hello Lorna. Hello everyone else who is NOT Lorna.

Hi Onesparepart and everyone else
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
trevor travis
STARTED!

Soolin is looking lovely this week!
Vote Og.
 
M1795537OCVirn

OracVZen wrote: ↑

It’s freezing here


Ditto. Didn't get much above freezing all day. Hope you're managing to keep warm.
Edited by M1795537OCVirn on 07-03-2023 19:47
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Brad

Paula wrote: ↑

trevor travis wrote: ↑

Brad wrote: ↑

Lorna wrote: ↑

At first I really liked Gan. But this episode made me wonder about his personality pre-limiter.


That is the question that has spawned many a fan fic. Is the limiter malfunctioning and causing Gan's violent behavior, or has it merely ceased to function, allowing Gan unrestrained access to his dark side?

And... there is Gan's backstory. Do we really believe Gan killed a Federation officer and was arrested, rather than shot on sight?


Depends on what sort of connections he has. Maybe Gan isn't your standard beta/delta after all!


And more importntly, was Gan ac or dc?


He definitely did dirty deeds dirt cheap.

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i.postimg.cc/VkSr4fwS/Fu-Z0Mn2.png
Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!
 
Paula

trevor travis wrote: ↑

Brad wrote: ↑

i.imgur.com/PbiH6Jr.jpg
Jenna: You know what that is, don't you?
Blake: Of course, we know what that is.
Vila: It's a big orange swirly thing in space.


Ah, so we're going to a backwards universe where everyone speaks Bulgarian tonight. Hello-ski Brad-ski!


That's the 'Nodnol' swirly thing in space you know....
Resist the Host




 
OracVZen

littlesue wrote: ↑

OracVZen wrote: ↑

Evening all,Assam tea,4choc thins looks like pringles and 2 ginger biccys,bloody freezing here snow tonight.


Did someone mention Pringles? GrinGrin
hi littleSue,it’s those chocs salted caramel,look like pringles
Edited by OracVZen on 07-03-2023 19:47
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
OracVZen

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

OracVZen wrote: ↑

It’s freezing here


Ditto. Didn't get much above freezaing all day. Hope you're managing top keep warm.

Hiya M,just put cover on car window ,as up at 4:30
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
littlesue

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

OracVZen wrote: ↑

It’s freezing here


Ditto. Didn't get much above freezaing all day. Hope you're managing top keep warm.


You need to get one of these Snuggy things.
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
 
trevor travis
I reckon Gan was an all-in wrestler before the limiter was fitted.
Vote Og.
 
OneSparePart
Ooh poor Jenna!
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
Brad
It's me, Blake....

Blake, when you get to GP, remember how badly that line went here, and try saying something else.

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Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!
 
Hugbot

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Good evening, punters. How are you tonight? It's been said before but you should be proud of that brilliant Limiter, Huggy. Thank you for your cartoons!

Thanks. I always hope to be of mirth-making service.
 
OneSparePart

trevor travis wrote: ↑

I reckon Gan was an all-in wrestler before the limiter was fitted.

Would he beat Big Daddy?
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
trevor travis
Blake asked for the medical kit... so Avon could bash Gan over the head with it?
Vote Og.
 
OracVZen

littlesue wrote: ↑

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

OracVZen wrote: ↑

It’s freezing here


Ditto. Didn't get much above freezaing all day. Hope you're managing top keep warm.


You need to get one of these Snuggy things.

Or a girlfriend to snuggle up to lol
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
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