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 UK Rewatch - B10 Voice From The Past
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 03-05-2022 18:20
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The episode: Barney Ten – Voice From The Past (Carry On Being Stupid) The date: Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 The time: 7.45pm UK time In which Del-10 sounds too good to be true and sure enough the crew never get there; Travis wants his Mummy; Ven Glynd has had a head transplant; Blake is taken over and therefore goes along with a nutty scheme to take the Federation to court (yes, that’s really going to work, isn’t it?); and the actress playing Governor Le Grand finds a different way of pronouncing Servalan each time she says it. B7 is the best show ever, but even it can’t avoid the odd naff episode. At least, we get to RENOUNCE lots of stuff during the rewatch, while there's the option of wrapping yourself in loo paper for anyone who's interested! Episode in a word: Alliance. Characters to cheer: Avon, because he wears that flowing, black shirt (especially included for Littlesue). Oh, and Servie completely steals the show on the screen at the end. Characters to boo: Where to start? OK, let’s start with Vila. I prefer Vila to be portrayed with intelligence, but playing the idiot, to avoid being given the dirty jobs. Like in “Stardrive”, when he pretends to be drunk, so that he doesn’t have to work on the hull with only Slave’s forcefield protecting him from space. He’s had the odd stupid moment in both “Hostage” and “Countdown”, but here he’s very thick indeed, as he’s duped – more than once – by the controlled Blake. Then there’s Travis. In “Hostage”, his main motivation was to get hold of the Liberator. Here, he has control of the Liberator… and then teleports off it. And that’s before we get into all the Mummy stuff! As for, Governor Le Grand, her plan is batty and the portrayal by Barbara Knorr is… er... unusual, to be kind. Is Soolin looking lovely this week?: Yes. Recognisable Face: One of the main cast for a change. As most people know, Micheal Keating (Vila) was in “EastEnders” as a semi-regular character as the vicar. But he was also in a “Doctor Who” story. It was called “The Sun Makers” and was transmitted in December 1977, just a month before B7 began transmission. Furthermore, he played a rebel, while the story took place in a huge city where suppressants were pumped into the atmosphere. There, the comparison ends, because the rebellion is successful and there’s a happy ending. Best exchange: CALLY: “What do we do?” AVON: “Locate and destroy it.” ORAC: “And restore Blake to his senses.” AVON: “The two don't necessarily follow.” Blake's 7 will return in… Carry On Space Gambling Vote Og.
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| Brad |
Posted on 01-06-2022 18:19
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While the crew lounges on their divans. Blake meets that old rebel Shivan. Blake quickly succumbs, and though Vila acts dumb. He's smarter than Gov'nor LeGrand. . .  Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 07-06-2022 17:00
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This is going to be jolly. Now where did I put that pack of bandages I ordered from Space Amazon?
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Lorna |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:36
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I am here but I dont think I will be watching. The idea and the story are really good but the writing and the acting let it down.
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| Lurena |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:41
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Good evening all! Not my favourite episode although there are some nice close-ups of the cast. But they'd given everybody a toilet-roll to play... *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| Lurena |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:44
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BTW I'm wearing my yoga outfit.
*No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:44
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Hi everyone! Let's see what we can renounce this time! Vote Og.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:44
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Hi, Lorna. Hope you're well. I agree this episode leaves a lot to be desired. But Servalan's in it, and she's looking great, as always.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:45
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Just made it hello folks
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:46
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STARTED! Soolin is looking lovely this week! Vote Og.
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| Lorna |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:46
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Hi, Lorna. Hope you're well. I agree this episode leaves a lot to be desired. But Servalan's in it, and she's looking great, as always. She is the best bit in this episode. I am not even liking my favourite Vila!!!! I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| Brad |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:46
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Del 10, friendlier, but not as much fun as Del Grant.
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:47
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RENOUNCE BORIS JOHNSON!
Vote Og.
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| Lorna |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:47
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RENOUNCE BORIS JOHNSON! Yes indeed! I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:47
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Del 10, friendlier, but not as much fun as Del Grant. RENOUNCE DEL GRANT! Vote Og.
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| Brad |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:48
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Why don't you have to Nounce before you can renounce?
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:48
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RENOUNCE SPACE YOGA!
Vote Og.
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| Brad |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:48
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Announce Welsh Street Signs (That is NOT a typo). . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:49
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RENOUNCE BORIS JOHNSON! Don't you mean renounce berrice jerson? Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Brad |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:49
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Renounce Tranquilizer Pads Just Say re NO unce. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:50
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Yes, Avon, "Just try trusting me" is weak. Don't go using it in Terminal please!
Vote Og.
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| Brad |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:50
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I suspect my better half is out in the garden planting. Be careful she doesn't plant you. 
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Brad |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:51
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Yes, Avon, "Just try trusting me" is weak. Don't go using it in Terminal please! But somehow more credible when Avon says it. I always wondered if the quote was intentional, showing that Avon was slowly turning into Blake. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:52
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Announce Welsh Street Signs (That is NOT a typo). I see your point! * RENOUNCE RENOUNCING DEL GRANT! * Or rather the sharp point of the Welsh Street Sign. Vote Og.
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| Lorna |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:52
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I suspect my better half is out in the garden planting. Be careful she doesn't plant you. Gardening is a much better use of her time than watching Voice from the Past! I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:53
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Why are they being so dim? Get out of there now!
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:54
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Yes, Avon, "Just try trusting me" is weak. Don't go using it in Terminal please! But somehow more credible when Avon says it. I always wondered if the quote was intentional, showing that Avon was slowly turning into Blake. I think Avon doing everything he's accused Blake of is quite intentional in that episode! Vote Og.
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| Lurena |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:54
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I have a problem keeping connection with the site. It already threw me off twice. *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| Brad |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:54
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Why are they being so dim? Get out of there now! Alas, stupidity is necessary for the plot, and still doesn't save it. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:54
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This is another time the crew don't realise they're not living in a democracy but a dictatorship. Ironic, isn't it?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Lorna |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:55
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Why are they being so dim? Get out of there now! Exactly they are really dim. I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| Brad |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:55
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You don't have to nounce before renouncing, you don't have to strain before restraining. English is hard.
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:55
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I have a problem keeping connection with the site. It already threw me off twice. I'll try to help: RENOUNCE LURENA'S CONNECTION PROBLEMS! Vote Og.
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| Lorna |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:56
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I have a problem keeping connection with the site. It already threw me off twice. Oh dear I hope you can stay now. I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| Brad |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:56
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Gardening is a much better use of her time than watching Voice from the Past! But we enjoy watching bad movies together and talking about how bad they are. Don't see why bad B7 should be any different. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:56
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RENOUNCE ROD STEWART MURDERING SWEET CAROLINE!
Vote Og.
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| Brad |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:57
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But you're suggesting... Betrayal, treachery.... In other words, Blake's 7. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Lurena |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:57
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I have a problem keeping connection with the site. It already threw me off twice. I'll try to help: RENOUNCE LURENA'S CONNECTION PROBLEMS! Thank you. I hope it helps. *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:57
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I have a problem keeping connection with the site. It already threw me off twice. I'll try to help: RENOUNCE LURENA'S CONNECTION PROBLEMS! Renounce TT! Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 07-06-2022 18:57
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RENOUNCE VILA BEING VERY, VERY STUPID!
Vote Og.
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