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45th Anniversary rewatch - C8 Rumours Of Death
trevor travis	#1 Posted on 02-08-2023 11:43
Alpha Grade Posts: 9299 Joined: 16.01.22	The episode: Colin Eight – Rumours Of Death (Carry On Killing Squirrels) The date: Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 The time: 7.45pm UK time In which we return to Earth for the third and final time, just in time for a coup against Servalan’s Presidency, which by a huge, whacking, massive coincidence that you have to forgive television for sometimes is led by Avon’s girlfriend just as he is returning to take revenge against those responsible for her death. But the rumours of her death have been greatly exaggerated, although Avon can fix that for us, so that he can steal the Mark Twain quote all for himself. Also, Avon needs a shave and a good clean-up (any volunteers to help out with the scrubbing brush?); Bercol gets a new job; and the poor security chaps find out this day is quite a bit worse than others. Episode in a word: Dark. Or maybe Magnificent, because this is one of the best 55 minutes of television that you’re likely to see. Chris Boucher, you were ace. Characters to cheer: Not sure if there is anyone. Actually, let’s go for Servie (yes, I know, I always go for Servie, but’s she the best and most stylish villain in anything ever, so there!). She maintains her dignity throughout, whether being abducted from her own office, or being chained to a wall in her own cellar. And Forres provides a bit of comic relief. Well, until he dies, of course. It’s THAT kind of episode. Actor to cheer: Paul Darrow put in the performance of his career, as Avon gradually finds out the truth behind his “dead” girlfriend. Characters to boo: Vila, for almost getting Avon killed at the end. It’s one occasion where he needed to be just a bit alert and sober for just a few hours. And Anna Grant or Bartolomew or Sula or whatever she’s calling herself this week is a bit of a rotter, to be honest. She clearly is after taking Servie’s place, whatever she tries to claim. Is Soolin looking lovely this week?: Yes. Recognisable Face: David Haig (Forres) has gone on to carve out a career as a very well-respected actor and playwright. Plus the dead squirrel reappeared in an episode of Blackadder The Third. Best exchange: I could quote the whole cellar scene, which is simply brilliant from beginning to end. But let’s go for: AVON: “Have you murdered your way to the wall of an underground room?” SERVALAN: “It's an old wall, Avon, it waits. I hope you don't die before you reach it.” Blake's 7 will return in… Carry On Kissing Corpses Vote Og.


Brad	#2 Posted on 15-08-2023 19:48
Moderator Posts: 6775 Joined: 15.01.22	For some reason I always equate the last ten minutes of Rumors with the last ten minutes of the B5 episode Z'Ha Dum, not that they are in any way similar, apart from having a nefarious Anna, but because they are both heavy and dark episodes that change the course of the show and alter the main character forever. In Avon's case, for the worse. Like I said, not that the two episodes are in any way similar.... In this week's episode of Babylon 5, it turns out that the woman I love, a woman I thought was dead, a woman named Anna, is working for the bad guys. Where does Joe Straczynski get his ideas? Edited by Brad on 16-08-2023 02:42 . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!


Lorna	#3 Posted on 16-08-2023 08:13
Alpha Grade Posts: 3036 Joined: 16.01.22	Brad wrote: ↑ For some reason I always equate the last ten minutes of Rumors with the last ten minutes of the B5 episode Z'Ha Dum, not that they are in any way similar, apart from having a nefarious Anna, but because they are both heavy and dark episodes that change the course of the show and alter the main character forever. In Avon's case, for the worse. Like I said, not that the two episodes are in any way similar.... In this week's episode of Babylon 5, it turns out that the woman I love, a woman I thought was dead, a woman named Anna, is working for the bad guys. Where does Joe Straczynski get his ideas? Indeed I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.


littlesue	#4 Posted on 16-08-2023 09:54
Alpha Grade Posts: 4255 Joined: 17.01.22	THE episode shown on a big TV screen at Space City in 1985 that reduced a roomful (standing room only!) of B7 fans to tears.me among them!!! 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


Hugbot	#5 Posted on 16-08-2023 11:26
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trevor travis	#6 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:22
Alpha Grade Posts: 9299 Joined: 16.01.22	Hugbot wrote: ↑ Cally's revenge Vote Og.


littlesue	#7 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:31
Alpha Grade Posts: 4255 Joined: 17.01.22	Just getting ready. Tea, biccies and choccie (just a dairy milk bar this time). Been a bit of a rush as I forgot to give daughter no. 1 her house keys...which meant I had to walk up the road again and meet her half way..I'm worn out now. But I shall stay awake for this one because I love it. Now to get the firstaid kit, fluffy warm towels ready...oh yes, and a box of tissues 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	#8 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:35
Moderator Posts: 6775 Joined: 15.01.22	As soon as you see 'Written By Chris Boucher' you know: 1. It's going to be very good. 2. You had better emotionally strap yourself in. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!


M1795537OCVirn	#9 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:37
Admin Posts: 15915 Joined: 14.01.22	For once, an episode where nobody wins...no, wait...that should read another episode where nobody wins. And there had better not be a jokey ending, because there's nothing to joke about. Hello everyone, hope your week is going better than mine. A big lump of our apple tree broke off. and now I have a wheelbarrow almost full of apples to do something with... except us, because it's so good to watch. "You're not sulking, I hope?"


Lorna	#10 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:38
Alpha Grade Posts: 3036 Joined: 16.01.22	Its Chris Boucher. Surely he wouldn't have a jokey ending!! I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.


Hugbot	#11 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:39
Alpha Grade Posts: 3756 Joined: 16.01.22	Evening all! The rumours of my participation in this rewatch have not been exaggerated!


littlesue	#12 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:40
Alpha Grade Posts: 4255 Joined: 17.01.22	By the way...Residence One keeps turning up in Father Brown!!! Spotted it last week 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	#13 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:41
Alpha Grade Posts: 3036 Joined: 16.01.22	Evening All I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.


littlesue	#14 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:43
Alpha Grade Posts: 4255 Joined: 17.01.22	Lorna wrote: ↑ Evening All Hi 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


NerdyTeenGirl	#15 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:43
Beta Grade Posts: 448 Joined: 19.10.22	Hello, everyone! Don’t be sorry. Be quiet. The Blake’s 7 section of my blog, where I post fics, art, essays, etcetera. https://thephantomofcygnus.wordpress..../blakes-7/


trevor travis	#16 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:44
Alpha Grade Posts: 9299 Joined: 16.01.22	Hi everyone. Missed the last few rewatches, but the rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated. Soolin is looking lovely this week! Vote Og.


littlesue	#17 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:44
Alpha Grade Posts: 4255 Joined: 17.01.22	NerdyTeenGirl wrote: ↑ Hello, everyone! Hi 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	#18 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:44
Moderator Posts: 5559 Joined: 15.01.22	Hello all. Resist the Host


littlesue	#19 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:45
Alpha Grade Posts: 4255 Joined: 17.01.22	trevor travis wrote: ↑ Hi everyone. Missed the last few rewatches, but the rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated. Soolin is looking lovely this week! Good evening Mr Sneaky 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


OracVZen	#20 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:46
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	Hi p,littleSue,TT,NerdyTeenGirl,Lorna hugbot,M179 I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]


Teish	#21 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:46
Delta Grade Posts: 90 Joined: 28.06.23	Hi All! My usual Tuesday work meeting was moved, so NerdyTeenGirl brought me along for the ride this week! “Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light. I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.” —Sarah Williams from The Old Astronomer


NerdyTeenGirl	#22 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:46
Beta Grade Posts: 448 Joined: 19.10.22	Hello, OVZ. Don’t be sorry. Be quiet. The Blake’s 7 section of my blog, where I post fics, art, essays, etcetera. https://thephantomofcygnus.wordpress..../blakes-7/


Lurena	#23 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:46
Alpha Grade Posts: 3240 Joined: 16.01.22	Getting ready too here. Usually I have nothing to munch or drink, but this time is different; I have Kanellies (Cinnamon biccies) and Yasmine tea. And a Big fluffy towel and Tissues. What do you think, Littlesue? Should I keep my first aid kit ready for use too? Maybe a good idea, you never know... Oh and I have a smooth massage oil for painful back-and-shoulders and stress-headaches. Avon for free, Servie a small fee.( I think she is marvellous and deserves a bit of massage after hanging around in her cellar) No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.


OracVZen	#24 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:46
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	Hi Teish I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]


OneSparePart	#25 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:46
Alpha Grade Posts: 12550 Joined: 16.01.22	Cooking me dad's tea - dinner to the posh folks - be back in a minute....dashes off Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!


OracVZen	#26 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:47
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	Hi lurena I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]


Brad	#27 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:47
Moderator Posts: 6775 Joined: 15.01.22	Councilor Bercol has been demoted. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!


trevor travis	#28 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:47
Alpha Grade Posts: 9299 Joined: 16.01.22	That computer expert looks like he could do with a hand freshening up... any volunteers? Vote Og.


Lurena	#29 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:47
Alpha Grade Posts: 3240 Joined: 16.01.22	Hi, all, I forgot about the time, already started now! No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.


littlesue	#30 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:47
Alpha Grade Posts: 4255 Joined: 17.01.22	OracVZen wrote: ↑ Hi p,littleSue,TT,NerdyTeenGirl,Lorna hugbot,M179 Hi 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


OracVZen	#31 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:47
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	Hi Brad,watched this Sunday l,great I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]


Lorna	#32 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:47
Alpha Grade Posts: 3036 Joined: 16.01.22	Had the wrong episode. Now I am a but late!! I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.


Lurena	#33 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:47
Alpha Grade Posts: 3240 Joined: 16.01.22	trevor travis wrote: ↑ That computer expert looks like he could do with a hand freshening up... any volunteers? Who do you suggest? No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.


littlesue	#34 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:48
Alpha Grade Posts: 4255 Joined: 17.01.22	Lurena wrote: ↑ Hi, all, I forgot about the time, already started now! Yay Lurena 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


Hugbot	#35 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:48
Alpha Grade Posts: 3756 Joined: 16.01.22	Lurena wrote: ↑ Oh and I have a smooth massage oil for painful back-and-shoulders and stress-headaches. I prefer a different cure for headaches (involving a certain weapons expert...).


OracVZen	#36 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:48
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	Love that stare,is that how long iv been here? I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]


littlesue	#37 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:48
Alpha Grade Posts: 4255 Joined: 17.01.22	Hugbot wrote: ↑ Lurena wrote: ↑ Oh and I have a smooth massage oil for painful back-and-shoulders and stress-headaches. I prefer a different cure for headaches (involving a certain weapons expert...). Steady 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


Lurena	#38 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:48
Alpha Grade Posts: 3240 Joined: 16.01.22	I wonder, who placed that device in Avon's neck? Was that Vila? No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.


Hugbot	#39 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:49
Alpha Grade Posts: 3756 Joined: 16.01.22	OneSparePart wrote: ↑ Cooking me dad's tea - dinner to the posh folks - be back in a minute....dashes off You are just looking for an excuse to skip the first minutes with Avon's bare feet.


OracVZen	#40 Posted on 22-08-2023 18:49
Alpha Grade Posts: 11364 Joined: 18.01.22	I see the gangs all here,I wonder why lol I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]