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UK Rewatch - A1 The Way Back
trevor travis
On its exact 46th anniversary...

The episode: Albert One - The Way Back (Carry On Child Molesting)
The date: Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024
The time: 7.45pm UK time

An absolute belter to begin with!

Roj Blake finds about his past, while virtually everyone is in on the conspiracy, and almost all of the good guys who you think might become one of "Blake's Seven" end up dead. Terry Nation loved his doom-laden opening episodes! Vila, who plays a very minor role in this episode, provides the only comic relief, and even he's a darker character than in later episodes.

Episode in a word: Grim.
Character to cheer: Tel Varon is a nice guy, and the only person in the Justice Department who seems to be after proper justice. Guess what happens to him?
Character to boo: Morag is only in a couple of scenes, but she's the one who cooks up the way to discredit Blake, by fabricating evidence that he's a child molester. She's probably President by the time of Season Derek.
Is Soolin looking lovely this week: Yes.
Recognisable Face: Jeremy Wilkin (Dev Tarrant) played a baddie in the Doctor Who serial, "Revenge Of The Cybermen". But there's LOTS of other people in "The Way Back" who are in other stuff.
Best line: Not the quote-fest of some subsequent episodes (the strength of this episode is in other areas), so I'll go with: "They didn't give me a choice. I steal things. Compulsive, I'm afraid. I've had my head adjusted by some of the best in the business. But it just won't stay adjusted."

Blake’s 7 will return in… Carry On Convict
Vote Og.
 
Brad
"The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers". Henry VI, Part 2, Act IV, Scene 2.

i.imgur.com/paCsYvs.jpg

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Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!
 
M1795537OCVirn
The last bit of your 'best line', although spoken by Vila, could also be true of Blake. Good choice.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
littlesue
So has it really been 46 years since it started.
My friend Julie (no longer with us) had brought round the 2 week Xmas issue of the Radio Times.
Okay, said I, I'll give it a go.
Having seen Star Trek the Motion Picture and completely put paid to my ST fandom, she knew I was a bit low.
On Saturday 31st Dec I had gone to see tha new film everyone was crazy about Star Wars...I was not impressed.
So I sat down that Monday evening, 2nd Jan 1978 and....wow, I was hooked..Much to the dismay of Daughter no. 1 who was but 11 months old.
She has never forgiven Mr Terry Nation for taking my attention from her..
...and as for the following week...don't evem mention HIM.....

i.imgur.com/4wIiG4a.jpg
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

littlesue wrote: ↑

...and as for the following week...don't evem mention HIM....

Ah yes, the first appearance of Gan!
 
littlesue

Hugbot wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

...and as for the following week...don't evem mention HIM....

Ah yes, the first appearance of Gan!

No, not HIM
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
 
OneSparePart

littlesue wrote: ↑

Hugbot wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

...and as for the following week...don't evem mention HIM....

Ah yes, the first appearance of Gan!

No, not HIM

You like Raiker? You're taking this bad guy vibe too far, littlesue....
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
trevor travis

littlesue wrote: ↑

Hugbot wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

...and as for the following week...don't evem mention HIM....

Ah yes, the first appearance of Gan!

No, not HIM


Zen and his firm, round bottom? (Non-speaking part at the end of Space Fall). Whatever floats your boat!
Vote Og.
 
littlesue

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

Hugbot wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

...and as for the following week...don't evem mention HIM....

Ah yes, the first appearance of Gan!

No, not HIM

You like Raiker? You're taking this bad guy vibe too far, littlesue....


Nope, not that guy
Edited by littlesue on 02-01-2024 12:28
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
 
littlesue

trevor travis wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

Hugbot wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

...and as for the following week...don't evem mention HIM....

Ah yes, the first appearance of Gan!

No, not HIM


Zen and his firm, round bottom? (Non-speaking part at the end of Space Fall). Whatever floats your boat!


No....not Zen either
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
i.imgur.com/2rS4ebl.jpg

(Obligatory Father Ted reference taken care of...)
 
Brad
It's deja vu all over again.

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Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!
 
littlesue
Just getting ready and I'm using the box set that Daughter Number 1 found at the Boot Sale!
Now, to get tea, choccies and biccies ready
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
I totally missed Christmas as I had covid. However my test was negative today so I am going to celebrate with a jolly episode of Blakes 7!!!
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
 
OracVZen

Lorna wrote: ↑

I totally missed Christmas as I had covid. However my test was negative today so I am going to celebrate with a jolly episode of Blakes 7!!!

Hope your well now.
I wasn’t too well either.
Glad I joined in though.
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
OracVZen
And hi Lorna
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
OracVZen
As I said I have been watching Special Branch tv series, up toseries3 episode 7
There are so many Blake’s 7 actors/ actresses I’ve lost count, I stopped counting at 11.
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
OneSparePart
Hello all and especially OvZ. Nice to see you again, so to speak.
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
OneSparePart

littlesue wrote: ↑

trevor travis wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

Hugbot wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

...and as for the following week...don't evem mention HIM....

Ah yes, the first appearance of Gan!

No, not HIM


Zen and his firm, round bottom? (Non-speaking part at the end of Space Fall). Whatever floats your boat!


No....not Zen either

It's Ven Glynd, isn't it?
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
OracVZen
When I first watched this I didn’t understand about the crimes that Blake was accused of, wow very strong for it’s day.
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
OracVZen
Hello onesparepart thanks and you too.
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
M1795537OCVirn
Hello there, you rebel sympathisers! How's your 2024 been so far? Am about to broach the PC Pringles that Father Christmas brought for me...So tell me, this series is about a thief, a pirate(ss), an embezzler, a murderer and a child molester isn't it? I wonder what will happen when they meet the justice system!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
OracVZen

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

trevor travis wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

Hugbot wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

...and as for the following week...don't evem mention HIM....

Ah yes, the first appearance of Gan!

No, not HIM


Zen and his firm, round bottom? (Non-speaking part at the end of Space Fall). Whatever floats your boat!


No....not Zen either

It's Ven Glynd, isn't it?

Dev Tarrant
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
Hugbot
Evening all! Frown

A Way Back rewatch? Haven't we already done that only a short while ago - ?
 
Paula
Hello and a very Happy New Year to you all!
Resist the Host




 
littlesue

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

trevor travis wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

Hugbot wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

...and as for the following week...don't evem mention HIM....

Ah yes, the first appearance of Gan!

No, not HIM


Zen and his firm, round bottom? (Non-speaking part at the end of Space Fall). Whatever floats your boat!


No....not Zen either

It's Ven Glynd, isn't it?


Er no. the chap whose name must not be mentioned turns up in Ep 2
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

Lorna wrote: ↑

I totally missed Christmas as I had covid. However my test was negative today so I am going to celebrate with a jolly episode of Blakes 7!!!


Glad you are feeling better.

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

OracVZen wrote: ↑

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

trevor travis wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

Hugbot wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

...and as for the following week...don't evem mention HIM....

Ah yes, the first appearance of Gan!

No, not HIM


Zen and his firm, round bottom? (Non-speaking part at the end of Space Fall). Whatever floats your boat!


No....not Zen either

It's Ven Glynd, isn't it?

Dev Tarrant


Grrrre
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

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Hello there, you rebel sympathisers! How's your 2024 been so far? Am about to broach the PC Pringles that Father Christmas brought for me...So tell me, this series is about a thief, a pirate(ss), an embezzler, a murderer and a child molester isn't it? I wonder what will happen when they meet the justice system!

Hello M179, how are you?
Pc Pringles?
I started the salted caramel chocolate thins pringles on here now I got you all hooked I’m upping the price, mwhahaha
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
Hugbot

littlesue wrote: ↑

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

trevor travis wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

Hugbot wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

...and as for the following week...don't evem mention HIM....

Ah yes, the first appearance of Gan!

No, not HIM


Zen and his firm, round bottom? (Non-speaking part at the end of Space Fall). Whatever floats your boat!


No....not Zen either

It's Ven Glynd, isn't it?


Er no. the chap whose name must not be mentioned turns up in Ep 2

Yes, Artix seems to be a decent bloke.
 
littlesue
Any way, Happy New Ywear to you all
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
Hello Paula, Brad, hugbot
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
Lorna

Brad wrote: ↑

Lorna wrote: ↑

I totally missed Christmas as I had covid. However my test was negative today so I am going to celebrate with a jolly episode of Blakes 7!!!


Glad you are feeling better.


Thanks Brad. I am really pleased you didnt get it!!
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
 
littlesue

Hugbot wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

trevor travis wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

Hugbot wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

...and as for the following week...don't evem mention HIM....

Ah yes, the first appearance of Gan!

No, not HIM


Zen and his firm, round bottom? (Non-speaking part at the end of Space Fall). Whatever floats your boat!


No....not Zen either

It's Ven Glynd, isn't it?


Er no. the chap whose name must not be mentioned turns up in Ep 2

Yes, Artix seems to be a decent bloke.


Grrrr x2
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

OracVZen wrote: ↑

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

trevor travis wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

Hugbot wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

...and as for the following week...don't evem mention HIM....

Ah yes, the first appearance of Gan!

No, not HIM


Zen and his firm, round bottom? (Non-speaking part at the end of Space Fall). Whatever floats your boat!


No....not Zen either

It's Ven Glynd, isn't it?

Dev Tarrant


Never trust a Tarrant.

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i.postimg.cc/VkSr4fwS/Fu-Z0Mn2.png
Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!
 
M1795537OCVirn

littlesue wrote: ↑

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

trevor travis wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

Hugbot wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

...and as for the following week...don't evem mention HIM....

Ah yes, the first appearance of Gan!

No, not HIM


Zen and his firm, round bottom? (Non-speaking part at the end of Space Fall). Whatever floats your boat!


No....not Zen either

It's Ven Glynd, isn't it?


Er no. the chap whose name must not be mentioned turns up in Ep 2


Nova???
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
OracVZen
Here we go new year,the way back
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
Brad
This opening is so very 1984.

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

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

trevor travis wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

Hugbot wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

...and as for the following week...don't evem mention HIM....

Ah yes, the first appearance of Gan!

No, not HIM


Zen and his firm, round bottom? (Non-speaking part at the end of Space Fall). Whatever floats your boat!


No....not Zen either

It's Ven Glynd, isn't it?


Er no. the chap whose name must not be mentioned turns up in Ep 2


Nova???


Grrrr x 3
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
Hello Lorna
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
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