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Rewatch Downunder Saturday 3rd February A5 The Web
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:45
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 8716 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Watching this for the first time in 1978, Cally must have been very much an unknown quantity, and there must have been real suspense. I have never seen it like that - when I watched it I had already seen the third and fourth series, and knew that Cally was a valuable member of the crew. So I have always shrugged my shoulders and said 'Cally being taken over again' - which is not really what they expected. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:45
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Hello everyone. The funeral went as well as could be expected, I think - I hope Mum would feel that we did her proud. Not helped by my brother deciding that he couldn't be bothered to stay for the tea afterwards and landing me with the bill . . .However, it is a relief to have it done. I'm glad about that AnneA. Sorry about having no choice as far as brothers go.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:46
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Watching this for the first time in 1978, Cally must have been very much an unknown quantity, and there must have been real suspense. I have never seen it like that - when I watched it I had already seen the third and fourth series, and knew that Cally was a valuable member of the crew. So I have always shrugged my shoulders and said 'Cally being taken over again' - which is not really what they expected. Absolutely! Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Tyce |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:46
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 3203 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Hello everyone. The funeral went as well as could be expected, I think - I hope Mum would feel that we did her proud. Not helped by my brother deciding that he couldn't be bothered to stay for the tea afterwards and landing me with the bill . . .However, it is a relief to have it done. I’m glad it went smoothly at least. Sorry your brother was far from helpful and dumped you with the bill. That’s a little unfair of him. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:47
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Going back to Vila's outfit, it looks as though he always wanted to run away and join the circus.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:47
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When I first 'watched' this I only had sound - another fan made me a set of cassette tapes (!) of the whole thing. I didn't see the thing in a bottle until many years later...
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:48
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It's those meteorites again, only with dust: very stringy dust.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:48
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 8716 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Hi, Anne. Glad the funeral wasn't too traumatic. Brother still being a twat, I see. Not a lot you can do about that. Take care of yourself - you need a rest. Enjoy The Web - but don't take it seriously. I think it's an attempt at a 'comedy' ep. The excuse was that he had to get back to the cat, who was all alone. Of course, if he hadn't insisted on us spending the night before the funeral in an expensive hotel, the cat would only have been alone for a few hours . . . I quite like this episode, although it's interesting how long this run of early episodes is - before we get to Servalan and Travis next week. |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:49
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 8716 Joined: 16.01.22 |
When I first 'watched' this I only had sound - another fan made me a set of cassette tapes (!) of the whole thing. I didn't see the thing in a bottle until many years later... The thing in a bottle is the big let-down of this episode, I feel. |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:50
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 8716 Joined: 16.01.22 |
I rather like Geela and Novara's base, although it does look like a distant descendent of Rover from the Prisoner. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:50
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When I first 'watched' this I only had sound - another fan made me a set of cassette tapes (!) of the whole thing. I didn't see the thing in a bottle until many years later... It's interesting how we all have different slices of it. I had everything up to the last ep of S3/C and didn't see the Terminal or S4/D for years. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:51
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Horizon has had a dozen new members already in 2024. Amazing, really. Nearly half a century later, people still discovering B7.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:52
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 8716 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Going back to Vila's outfit, it looks as though he always wanted to run away and join the circus. Well, the Federation world is very bleak, and I imagine that Deltas get the thin end of the functional clothing - very functional indeed. So it's perhaps not surprising that he is breaking out a little. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:53
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I rather like Geela and Novara's base, although it does look like a distant descendent of Rover from the Prisoner. Yes, I like it a lot and you're right about the similarity to the Prisoner. I like their costumes very much, with all the silver. Miles Fothergill without it all is rather "So what?" Probably wouldn't recognise him. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:53
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 8716 Joined: 16.01.22 |
When I first 'watched' this I only had sound - another fan made me a set of cassette tapes (!) of the whole thing. I didn't see the thing in a bottle until many years later... It's interesting how we all have different slices of it. I had everything up to the last ep of S3/C and didn't see the Terminal or S4/D for years. I had the last two series - so it was called Blake's 7, but we never saw Blake. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:54
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Admin ![]() Posts: 15905 Joined: 14.01.22 |
Going back to Vila's outfit, it looks as though he always wanted to run away and join the circus. Well, the Federation world is very bleak, and I imagine that Deltas get the thin end of the functional clothing - very functional indeed. So it's perhaps not surprising that he is breaking out a little. Why would a Delta need anything better? "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:54
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 8716 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Horizon has had a dozen new members already in 2024. Amazing, really. Nearly half a century later, people still discovering B7. It's amazing! |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:54
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 8716 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Going back to Vila's outfit, it looks as though he always wanted to run away and join the circus. Well, the Federation world is very bleak, and I imagine that Deltas get the thin end of the functional clothing - very functional indeed. So it's perhaps not surprising that he is breaking out a little. Why would a Delta need anything better? Need - no. Want - very much indeed. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:55
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Moderator ![]() Posts: 8891 Joined: 15.01.22 |
Horizon has had a dozen new members already in 2024. Amazing, really. Nearly half a century later, people still discovering B7. Interesting, but, as I've said before, if the FB group is any indication, they all want B7 remade with cgi and major Hollywood names.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:55
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Admin ![]() Posts: 15905 Joined: 14.01.22 |
Going back to Vila's outfit, it looks as though he always wanted to run away and join the circus. Well, the Federation world is very bleak, and I imagine that Deltas get the thin end of the functional clothing - very functional indeed. So it's perhaps not surprising that he is breaking out a little. Why would a Delta need anything better? Need - no. Want - very much indeed. But they are there to work! Functional is exactly what they need. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:56
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Moderator ![]() Posts: 8891 Joined: 15.01.22 |
Going back to Vila's outfit, it looks as though he always wanted to run away and join the circus. Well, the Federation world is very bleak, and I imagine that Deltas get the thin end of the functional clothing - very functional indeed. So it's perhaps not surprising that he is breaking out a little. Why would a Delta need anything better? Full party mode. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:57
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Admin ![]() Posts: 15905 Joined: 14.01.22 |
Horizon has had a dozen new members already in 2024. Amazing, really. Nearly half a century later, people still discovering B7. Interesting, but, as I've said before, if the FB group is any indication, they all want B7 remade with cgi and major Hollywood names. ![]() Agreed - if the ones I saw at Steventon last time were typical of the newbies. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:58
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 8716 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Going back to Vila's outfit, it looks as though he always wanted to run away and join the circus. Well, the Federation world is very bleak, and I imagine that Deltas get the thin end of the functional clothing - very functional indeed. So it's perhaps not surprising that he is breaking out a little. Why would a Delta need anything better? Need - no. Want - very much indeed. But they are there to work! Functional is exactly what they need. Some would say that functional would be more appropriate for a Supreme Commander than full evening dress . . . |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 03-02-2024 09:59
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Sorry Cally; you're the focus for everyone's agro this week. Actually, I was wondering how she managed to survive as a freedom fighter, if Auron mythology was always her frame of reference.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 03-02-2024 10:00
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Admin ![]() Posts: 15905 Joined: 14.01.22 |
Some would say that functional would be more appropriate for a Supreme Commander than full evening dress . . . She functions so well in it though. You'd never mistake her for anyone else, plus she's always ready for the party to start. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Tyce |
Posted on 03-02-2024 10:00
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 3203 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Horizon has had a dozen new members already in 2024. Amazing, really. Nearly half a century later, people still discovering B7. Interesting, but, as I've said before, if the FB group is any indication, they all want B7 remade with cgi and major Hollywood names. ![]() Agreed - if the ones I saw at Steventon last time were typical of the newbies. Cgi - that would be a disaster. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 03-02-2024 10:00
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Moderator ![]() Posts: 8891 Joined: 15.01.22 |
Horizon has had a dozen new members already in 2024. Amazing, really. Nearly half a century later, people still discovering B7. Interesting, but, as I've said before, if the FB group is any indication, they all want B7 remade with cgi and major Hollywood names. ![]() Agreed - if the ones I saw at Steventon last time were typical of the newbies. Some of the others were just there for an "away from home" shag... (I'll delete that comment later). Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 03-02-2024 10:01
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Some would say that functional would be more appropriate for a Supreme Commander than full evening dress . . . She functions so well in it though. You'd never mistake her for anyone else, plus she's always ready for the party to start. Always the way at the TOP. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 03-02-2024 10:01
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 8716 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Oh look, a mini-Rover is following Blake. Is the Village perhaps run by the Auronar? |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 03-02-2024 10:02
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Admin ![]() Posts: 15905 Joined: 14.01.22 |
Sorry Cally; you're the focus for everyone's agro this week. Actually, I was wondering how she managed to survive as a freedom fighter, if Auron mythology was always her frame of reference. Maybe her limited knowledge is one reason she cosies up to Avon to begin with - he's expert in his field, and his cynicism seems so knowledgeable until you know him better. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 03-02-2024 10:03
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Moderator ![]() Posts: 8891 Joined: 15.01.22 |
Horizon has had a dozen new members already in 2024. Amazing, really. Nearly half a century later, people still discovering B7. Interesting, but, as I've said before, if the FB group is any indication, they all want B7 remade with cgi and major Hollywood names. ![]() Agreed - if the ones I saw at Steventon last time were typical of the newbies. Cgi - that would be a disaster. You're not kidding! And they are always cleaning up images of our heroes with software that makes them look as if they are made of silicone. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 03-02-2024 10:04
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 8716 Joined: 16.01.22 |
I think that Geela and Novara are deliberately colourless, Obsidian. It's part of their artificial nature - they have no personality of their own. The silver outfits add a little glamour. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 03-02-2024 10:06
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Admin ![]() Posts: 15905 Joined: 14.01.22 |
Oh look, a mini-Rover is following Blake. Is the Village perhaps run by the Auronar? But why would they want #6's information so much? "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 03-02-2024 10:07
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I think that Geela and Novara are deliberately colourless, Obsidian. It's part of their artificial nature - they have no personality of their own. The silver outfits add a little glamour. Yes, that's the thing. They are made of plastic (or similar) in every respect. It works well. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 03-02-2024 10:09
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 8716 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Oh look, a mini-Rover is following Blake. Is the Village perhaps run by the Auronar? But why would they want #6's information so much? Perhaps he has access to flutonic power cells? |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 03-02-2024 10:09
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Geela's accent and lilt are magic.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 03-02-2024 10:09
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Admin ![]() Posts: 15905 Joined: 14.01.22 |
I think that Geela and Novara are deliberately colourless, Obsidian. It's part of their artificial nature - they have no personality of their own. The silver outfits add a little glamour. Yes, that's the thing. They are made of plastic (or similar) in every respect. It works well. But why does everyone - even every alien they meet - have such a posh English accent? "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 03-02-2024 10:10
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Admin ![]() Posts: 15905 Joined: 14.01.22 |
Oh look, a mini-Rover is following Blake. Is the Village perhaps run by the Auronar? But why would they want #6's information so much? Perhaps he has access to flutonic power cells? Aha! You'd better tell Hugbot. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 03-02-2024 10:12
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Alpha Grade ![]() Posts: 8716 Joined: 16.01.22 |
I think that Geela and Novara are deliberately colourless, Obsidian. It's part of their artificial nature - they have no personality of their own. The silver outfits add a little glamour. Yes, that's the thing. They are made of plastic (or similar) in every respect. It works well. But why does everyone - even every alien they meet - have such a posh English accent? As a corrective to series in which every alien has a standard American accent? |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 03-02-2024 10:12
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Moderator ![]() Posts: 8891 Joined: 15.01.22 |
I think that Geela and Novara are deliberately colourless, Obsidian. It's part of their artificial nature - they have no personality of their own. The silver outfits add a little glamour. Yes, that's the thing. They are made of plastic (or similar) in every respect. It works well. But why does everyone - even every alien they meet - have such a posh English accent? Because they or their creators have taste? Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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