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45th Anniversary rewatch - C9 Sarcophagus
trevor travis
The episode: Colin Nine – Sarcophagus (Carry On Kissing Corpses aka Carry On Shipping)
The date: Tuesday, August 29th, 2023
The time: 7.45pm UK time

In which writer Tanith Lee comes into the series and gives us a Liberator-based fantasy-based episode which is very character-driven and delightfully different, as well as an episode where the actual writer starts ‘shipping Cally and Avon, as the subtext becomes the text. Also, Vila does a few magical tricks and Dayna starts singing. All together now: “I left my world to wander in this endless midnight sky, for space is just a starry night where no suns ever rise." And Jan Chappell looks absolutely stunning as the undead alien and puts in a fabulous performance.

Episode in a word: Necrophilia.
Character to cheer: Avon saves the day in this one, so it’s him. Considering his metaphorical death at the end of the previous episode, he’s actually in pretty fine form.
Character to boo: I appreciate the Alien was manipulating events due to extent during the argument between Tarrant and Avon, but Tarrant was still being a right git.
Is Soolin looking lovely this week: Yes.
Recognisable Face: Given the only extras in this episode are in the opening scene and in heavy make-up, it has to be one of the main cast. Let’s go for: Steven Pacey (Tarrant) who played the vicar in Troubles and Strife, a sitcom from the 1980s. Not a particularly great sitcom from what I recall, but it was on prime-time television.
Best exchange: AVON: “Regret is part of being alive. But keep it a small part.” CALLY: “As you do?” AVON: “Demonstrably.”

Blake's 7 will return in… Carry On Being Blue
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Brad
i.imgur.com/YFKSV5c.jpg
Dayna: I'm going to fancy dress as a harp.
Vila: Too small to be a harp.
Dayna: Are you calling me a lyre?


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Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!
 
NerdyTeenGirl
That’s great, Brad. Grin
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/
 
https://thephantomofcygnus.wordpress.com/
OneSparePart

NerdyTeenGirl wrote: ↑

That’s great, Brad. Grin

Don't encourage him... Grin
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
Lorna
I am sorry folks but I really dont like this episode. A bit too airy fairy and for me boring.
I haven't watched it for years, but I thought I would give it a go this time. However, I probably won't post at the risk of offending those who love it!!
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
 
M1795537OCVirn

Lorna wrote: ↑

I am sorry folks but I really dont like this episode. A bit too airy fairy and for me boring.
I haven't watched it for years, but I thought I would give it a go this time. However, I probably won't post at the risk of offending those who love it!!


GrinGrinGrin
You are not alone!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Paula
Lorna and I had a bit of a private chat about Sarcophagus, but we could not agree. She doesn't like it, I do. Well, we still have the Moody Blues and gardening to talk about! Actually, it's refreshing to have access to differing views about the series episodes. No one seems to have one way to think about it. There are plenty of episodes to love and a few to loathe, so the more the merrier I say.
Resist the Host




 
OneSparePart

Lorna wrote: ↑

I am sorry folks but I really dont like this episode. A bit too airy fairy and for me boring.
I haven't watched it for years, but I thought I would give it a go this time. However, I probably won't post at the risk of offending those who love it!!

Oh Lorna! Post away! I love Sarcophagus but I would miss your *giggle*s!...If you can find anything to laugh at, that is.
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
Joe Dredd
Keep an eye out for the bit where Vila hides behind the console in the lounge area and it rocks (I think as he leans on it to get up, about the time Dayna's banjo flys at him).
 
Joe Dredd

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Lorna wrote: ↑

I am sorry folks but I really dont like this episode. A bit too airy fairy and for me boring.


:D:D:D
You are not alone!


Go for the five minute version.
 
Lorna

Joe Dredd wrote: ↑

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Lorna wrote: ↑

I am sorry folks but I really dont like this episode. A bit too airy fairy and for me boring.


GrinGrinGrin
You are not alone!


Go for the five minute version.


Oh I like that Version!!!
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
 
Cygnus Bazza

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Lorna wrote: ↑

I am sorry folks but I really dont like this episode. A bit too airy fairy and for me boring.
I haven't watched it for years, but I thought I would give it a go this time. However, I probably won't post at the risk of offending those who love it!!


GrinGrinGrin
You are not alone!

A good week to use the excuse 'I'm washing my hair'. Or someone else's, if necessary.
 
M1795537OCVirn

Joe Dredd wrote: ↑

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Lorna wrote: ↑

I am sorry folks but I really dont like this episode. A bit too airy fairy and for me boring.


GrinGrinGrin
You are not alone!


Go for the five minute version.


That makes so much more sense. Loving the sound track.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Hugbot
i.imgur.com/0tF22fG.jpg
 
NerdyTeenGirl
That’s hilarious, Huggy. Grin
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/
 
https://thephantomofcygnus.wordpress.com/
NerdyTeenGirl
I’m one of the fans that loves Sarcophagus. My phone wallpaper is actually a drawing I did of a scene from this episode.
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/
 
https://thephantomofcygnus.wordpress.com/
Joe Dredd

NerdyTeenGirl wrote: ↑

I’m one of the fans that loves Sarcophagus.


How dare you come on this website liking B7!!!

No, that's good! Any chance we can see the picture you drew?
 
Lorna


🤣
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
 
OracVZen

Lorna wrote: ↑

Joe Dredd wrote: ↑

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Lorna wrote: ↑

I am sorry folks but I really dont like this episode. A bit too airy fairy and for me boring.


GrinGrinGrin
You are not alone!


Go for the five minute version.


Oh I like that Version!!!


Yes that 5 minutes version makes more sense than the original.
I don't hate it,just not my favourite, actually one of my least favourite episodes.
Edited by OracVZen on 29-08-2023 17:59
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
littlesue
Just getting ready. Tea, biccies and those choccie things (salted caramel) that look like Pringles
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
Assam tea and 2 slices of fruit loaf ,yummy
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
OracVZen
Hi littleSue
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
Hugbot
Evening all! Frown

Ah, Sarcophagus - one of favourite episodes!
Pause button on standy...

littlesue wrote: ↑

Just getting ready. Tea, biccies and those choccie things (salted caramel) that look like Pringles

I've got hot chilli taco crisps, hot chilli salsa and Flens unleaded.
 
littlesue


Hi there. Hope you are feeling okay?
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

littlesue wrote: ↑

Just getting ready. Tea, biccies and those choccie things (salted caramel) that look like Pringles

I started a trend with those caramel salted caramel chocolate thins Pringle things
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
Lorna
I have a bowl of Lychees. And I am getting messy peeling them.
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
 
littlesue

Hugbot wrote: ↑

Evening all! Frown

Ah, Sarcophagus - one of favourite episodes!
Pause button on standy...

littlesue wrote: ↑

Just getting ready. Tea, biccies and those choccie things (salted caramel) that look like Pringles

I've got hot chilli taco crisps, hot chilli salsa and Flens unleaded.


Steady...about the pause button I mean...
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

littlesue wrote: ↑



Hi there. Hope you are feeling okay?

Bit better thank you
IBS flared up since Thursday,first time in years not really eating since then,had first small meal today.
How are you?
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
littlesue

OracVZen wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

Just getting ready. Tea, biccies and those choccie things (salted caramel) that look like Pringles

I started a trend with those caramel salted caramel chocolate thins Pringle things


Yep!
So I can blame you...Grin
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
 
M1795537OCVirn
Good evening everyone. I trust you are all well? I'm a lot happier about this episode now I've seen Joe's version. Bring it on!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
OracVZen

Lorna wrote: ↑

I have a bowl of Lychees. And I am getting messy peeling them.

Hi Lorna,get them tinned,already peeled
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
OracVZen
Hello M179,hugbot
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
littlesue

OracVZen wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑



Hi there. Hope you are feeling okay?

Bit better thank you
IBS flared up since Thursday,first time in years not really eating since then,had first small meal today.
How are you?


Fine at the mo. Just waiting for a hospital appointment...but then isn't everyone!
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

littlesue wrote: ↑

OracVZen wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

Just getting ready. Tea, biccies and those choccie things (salted caramel) that look like Pringles

I started a trend with those caramel salted caramel chocolate thins Pringle things


Yep!
So I can blame you...Grin

Yes,,,don’t you remember I had one night then most started getting lol
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
OracVZen

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Good evening everyone. I trust you are all well? I'm a lot happier about this episode now I've seen Joe's version. Bring it on!

I feel the same e as you M179
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
Lorna

OracVZen wrote: ↑

Lorna wrote: ↑

I have a bowl of Lychees. And I am getting messy peeling them.

Hi Lorna,get them tinned,already peeled


They dont sell them in my local Tesco! So when I saw then in M&S I had to have them!!
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
 
OneSparePart

Joe Dredd wrote: ↑

NerdyTeenGirl wrote: ↑

I’m one of the fans that loves Sarcophagus.


How dare you come on this website liking B7!!!

No, that's good! Any chance we can see the picture you drew?

Lol. As MJ would say (she) is not alone....I love Sarcophagus!
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
OracVZen

littlesue wrote: ↑

OracVZen wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑



Hi there. Hope you are feeling okay?

Bit better thank you
IBS flared up since Thursday,first time in years not really eating since then,had first small meal today.
How are you?


Fine at the mo. Just waiting for a hospital appointment...but then isn't everyone!

Hope not serious?
I booked up blood test,,,,,,September?
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
littlesue

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Good evening everyone. I trust you are all well? I'm a lot happier about this episode now I've seen Joe's version. Bring it on!


I like this episode because it is sooo different..It also has one of my all time fave camera tracking shots, brilliantly done by Mr Dave White (chief camera chap)
Edited by littlesue on 29-08-2023 18:43
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
Hi onesparepart
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
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