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 Rewatch Downunder Saturday 27th January A4 TIME SQUAD
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 23-01-2024 12:18
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Starting at 09.30 (GMT) aka 8.30pm Downunder. A4 TIME SQUAD In which we meet our first alien! It could have been anything from a Decima to a Kairpoan spider, or even a pile of slime from Andromeda, but here Blake chances upon a kindred spirit from Beyond. What makes it easier is that this particular alien has all the usual number of arms and legs etc., speaks English and isn't trying to protect its eggs. It is female, though - not that Blake notices, now or ever - and from Auron, where the younger generation have some telepathic abiliites. Not enough to guarantee this one a part in the fourth series, mind you, but useful when the writers remember about it. As we are to discover, her other talent is getting taken over by malign aliens, who seem to inhabit much of space, or at least those bits of it visited by the Liberator. Meanwhile the rest of Blake's crew are busy trying to help Gan, who feels a headache coming on. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 23-01-2024 12:20
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Why is it called 'Time Squad'?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 24-01-2024 06:55
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Why is it called 'Time Squad'? The original script handed in by Terry Nation was so thin, Chris Boucher's initial idea to fill the time was by having the crew present a fifty minute B7 themed exercise video. No script would be needed, they could use an existing set, and TIMED SQUATS are great for your quadriceps and adductors. "Before" examples would be provided by the Federation Trooper played by Roger "Stacking the" Weighton. Stuart Fell would present some advanced moves and a certain Mr Irvine would make an appearance as "Exercise" Matt, demonstrating how to kitbash an old ironing board into a rowing machine. Alternatively, the frozen 'squad' are paused cryogenically until some future date when they revive and complete their mission. In that sense they are either passing through time, avoiding living through time (or the aging effects of time), or waiting for a predetermined future time. Plus, it's Terry Nation. Travis can't just be a commander; he's got to be a Space Commander, and nor can the squad be just a squad. Just think of all the episode titles we see from him - THE SPACEY WAY BACK, SPACEFALL, SPACE-LOCATE-DESTROY, TIMEINAL, SPACE AFTERMATH... IN SPACE, etc. Even TIME SQUAD is largely set on Spacion Major. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 24-01-2024 11:28
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Thanks, Joe, for that enlightening answer. It certainly helps. So what you're saying is 'Because'? (As in HARVEST OF SPACE, SPACEY SARCOPHAGUS, RUMOURS OF SPACE and the classic THE SPACER).
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:24
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Hi. Just nipping over to sort out The WORD - bisy backson. Hope to see you Aussies soon, if you haven't melted.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:32
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Hi Lurkers 3. Thanks for that edifying explanation Joe Dredd. Feeling a bit SPACED myself here. So much to do and so little time. How are you MsVirn? and Joe Dredd? Are you melted out there in the West? Thursday here was horrible. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:33
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OK, I'm back....and all alone. Hope this doesn't mean you're having more problems, Tyce. Obsidian - Joe - where are you? AnneA?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:34
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Phew. Good to hear from you. Obsidian. How's the tax returns?
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:34
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I'm here MsV. Trying – too late, of course – to book my UK trip for June. Only 2 beds left in the whole of Steventon.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:35
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I'm here MsV. Trying – too late, of course – to book my UK trip for June. Only 2 beds left in the whole of Steventon. Maybe we could sneak you into our room? "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:36
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Phew. Good to hear from you. Obsidian. How's the tax returns? What, them? next week, I think, after all the travel is sorted. Everything was put off because I don't have any $$$$. It all got spent on jewellery. Tax returns will be useful. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:36
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Let's start, or we'll be here all night.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:37
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I'm here MsV. Trying – too late, of course – to book my UK trip for June. Only 2 beds left in the whole of Steventon. Maybe we could sneak you into our room? Are you at the Cherry Tree again? I was uncertain about booking because money kept flying out of accounts here. Now I've got to grab what's left. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:38
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Let's start, or we'll be here all night. Indeed. Liberator is stabilised. Hooray for us! Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:39
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Let's start, or we'll be here all night. Indeed. Liberator is stabilised. Hooray for us! I was about to say the same! Manual control, eh? It was more fun when they didn't know what the controls did. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:39
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Democracy on The Liberator... er.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:40
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Let's start, or we'll be here all night. Indeed. Liberator is stabilised. Hooray for us! I was about to say the same! Manual control, eh? It was more fun when they didn't know what the controls did. A bit full of ourselves now we can fly manually. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:41
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Are you at the Cherry Tree again? I was uncertain about booking because money kept flying out of accounts here. Now I've got to grab what's left. I think so - other half did the booking. Hope you find somewhere. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:41
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Hello, I'm here- disappointing the cat, who wants to be stroked. And we're in the middle of the first big Blake/Avon row. Blake is taking charge, and Avon is snarking - and this will go on for two series. And Cally is not the first alien they meet, Ms Virn - technically the Time Squad are that. And they are more typically downbeat Blakes 7 - hostile beings with whom our heroes never establish meaningful contact. |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:42
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Is this Steventon the Steventon where Jane Austen used to live? |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:43
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Hello, I'm here- disappointing the cat, who wants to be stroked. And we're in the middle of the first big Blake/Avon row. Blake is taking charge, and Avon is snarking - and this will go on for two series. And Cally is not the first alien they meet, Ms Virn - technically the Time Squad are that. And they are more typically downbeat Blakes 7 - hostile beings with whom our heroes never establish meaningful contact. OK, then. Cally is the first alien who survives meeting them. How are things with you? Edited by M1795537OCVirn on 27-01-2024 09:44 "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:43
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It's not a very alien looking ship. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:44
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Hello, I'm here- disappointing the cat, who wants to be stroked. And we're in the middle of the first big Blake/Avon row. Blake is taking charge, and Avon is snarking - and this will go on for two series. And Cally is not the first alien they meet, Ms Virn - technically the Time Squad are that. And they are more typically downbeat Blakes 7 - hostile beings with whom our heroes never establish meaningful contact. Hi AnneA. How are you going? It MUST be possible to stroke cats and type at the same time. I used to do it with a cat resting its head on my wrist. Not helpful, but possible. Avon understands swapping one dictatorship for another. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:45
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It's not a very alien looking ship. Maybe they're not aliens after all? Heh heh heh "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:45
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Hello, I'm here- disappointing the cat, who wants to be stroked. And we're in the middle of the first big Blake/Avon row. Blake is taking charge, and Avon is snarking - and this will go on for two series. And Cally is not the first alien they meet, Ms Virn - technically the Time Squad are that. And they are more typically downbeat Blakes 7 - hostile beings with whom our heroes never establish meaningful contact. OK, then. Cally is the first alien who survives meeting them. How are things with you? Not really sure. OK I think, but I'm having trouble making contact with my brother, and I'm getting worried. Probably unnecessary. I was awake half the night worrying, and what I think I would like now is 50 minutes not worrying! But I appreciate you asking.  |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:46
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Is this Steventon the Steventon where Jane Austen used to live? She was born there. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:46
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It's not a very alien looking ship. Humanoids; SHORT humanoids. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Tyce |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:47
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Hi everyone, I’m late but here. I hope you are all well. Just speeding forward to try and catch up. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:48
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Having Jenna explain what 'cryogenic' is sounds so laboured now. When will Blake learn to say 'please' and 'thank you'? "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:49
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Hi everyone, I’m late but here. I hope you are all well. Just speeding forward to try and catch up. Hooray! Good to have you here, Tyce. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:49
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No, it's a different Steventon. The one where the convention is is the one in Oxfordshire, right? |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:51
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Hello, I'm here- disappointing the cat, who wants to be stroked. And we're in the middle of the first big Blake/Avon row. Blake is taking charge, and Avon is snarking - and this will go on for two series. And Cally is not the first alien they meet, Ms Virn - technically the Time Squad are that. And they are more typically downbeat Blakes 7 - hostile beings with whom our heroes never establish meaningful contact. OK, then. Cally is the first alien who survives meeting them. How are things with you? Not really sure. OK I think, but I'm having trouble making contact with my brother, and I'm getting worried. Probably unnecessary. I was awake half the night worrying, and what I think I would like now is 50 minutes not worrying! But I appreciate you asking. Oh dear. Sorry about that. Worry and upset are understandable at this time. Don't worry about this lot in charge of Liberator. You know they'll be ok because the series would end now otherwise.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Tyce |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:51
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I love when Jenna says “don’t tell him that”. LOL |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:51
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Having Jenna explain what 'cryogenic' is sounds so laboured now. When will Blake learn to say 'please' and 'thank you'? I was just about to say that I think that when cryogenic capsules have been encountered in Star Trek TNG and Babylon 5, it was assumed that the viewers would have a basic knowledge. And, to answer your second question, when hell freezes over. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:52
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No, it's a different Steventon. The one where the convention is is the one in Oxfordshire, right? Bother, you're right. Hers was the one in Hampshire. I thought someone told me when I was there last time, but now I've looked it up. Never believe anything you hear! "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:52
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Hi everyone, I’m late but here. I hope you are all well. Just speeding forward to try and catch up. Hi Tyce How are you? How's your mother doing? Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:52
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Hello, I'm here- disappointing the cat, who wants to be stroked. And we're in the middle of the first big Blake/Avon row. Blake is taking charge, and Avon is snarking - and this will go on for two series. And Cally is not the first alien they meet, Ms Virn - technically the Time Squad are that. And they are more typically downbeat Blakes 7 - hostile beings with whom our heroes never establish meaningful contact. OK, then. Cally is the first alien who survives meeting them. How are things with you? Not really sure. OK I think, but I'm having trouble making contact with my brother, and I'm getting worried. Probably unnecessary. I was awake half the night worrying, and what I think I would like now is 50 minutes not worrying! But I appreciate you asking. Oh dear. Sorry about that. Worry and upset are understandable at this time. Don't worry about this lot in charge of Liberator. You know they'll be ok because the series would end now otherwise. Thank you. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:53
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No, it's a different Steventon. The one where the convention is is the one in Oxfordshire, right? Yes, it's NOT the one in Hampshire. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:53
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I love when Jenna says “don’t tell him that”. LOL
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 27-01-2024 09:54
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Jenna is making no bones about not trusting Avon, either to Blake or to himself. |
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