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 Rewatch Downunder: A3 Cygnus Alpha. Saturday 14th Jan 2023
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| Travisina |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:02
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How does 'we've been in space for eight months' work? When on the Liberator it only seems to have been a few days. They must have been on the London for a long time before they rebelled. They'd been on the London four months before their 'plan' to escape... before they found the Liberator, so yes, where did the other four months fit in? Perhaps we are (mercifully) spared four months of them hand washing their underwear (as Obsidian says) and failing to get the Liberator controls to work - and, of course, arguing. We are brought back just at the moment that Zen accepts them. I would quite like a bit of the domestic details and arguing over the Liberator controls! Makes it more character rather than plot-driven. There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:02
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Gan must be besotted from first sight because she orders him around “kneel” and he does! 'Kneel!' 'No, my name's Gan.' Sorry. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:02
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'It worked'. Avon's joy is palpable. And Blake tells the others nothing about the mysterious hooded figures. It's those little disarming moments about our Avon that tell us he isn't as driven as dear Blake is. I wouldn't vote for Blake. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Travisina |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:03
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Gan showing real leadership here. I like Gan with a personality - such a shame that we lost him. Jenna is also being pleasantly spiky. Yep - agree with both points. There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:03
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Anyone recognise this gem from the London's flight deck?  Oh excellent! |
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| Tyce |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:03
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Flash Gordon what’s on TV here a couple weeks ago. Brain Blessed in bikini bottoms was a little bit more than I wanted to see. |
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| Travisina |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:04
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How does 'we've been in space for eight months' work? When on the Liberator it only seems to have been a few days. They must have been on the London for a long time before they rebelled. They'd been on the London four months before their 'plan' to escape... before they found the Liberator, so yes, where did the other four months fit in? Perhaps we are (mercifully) spared four months of them hand washing their underwear (as Obsidian says) and failing to get the Liberator controls to work - and, of course, arguing. We are brought back just at the moment that Zen accepts them. Presumably Jenna did all the washing, then, this being the 70's (just). Whether she did Blake and Avon's too is open to question. Women's Lib was in full swing in the late 70s, so I hope she told them to wash their own blimmin' undies! There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:04
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And the Gregorian chant. Religious cliche no. 1. Many more to come. |
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| Tyce |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:04
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Gan must be besotted from first sight because she orders him around “kneel” and he does! 'Kneel!' 'No, my name's Gan.' Sorry. LOL |
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| Travisina |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:05
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Avon has already killed someone... It was in self-defence, during a hand-to-hand fight. Not premeditated murder, which I think is what Jenna was implying? There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:05
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'It worked'. Avon's joy is palpable. And Blake tells the others nothing about the mysterious hooded figures. It's those little disarming moments about our Avon that tell us he isn't as driven as dear Blake is. I wouldn't vote for Blake. Vote Og instead! Nobody ever voted for Blake. He just assumed they had. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:05
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How does 'we've been in space for eight months' work? When on the Liberator it only seems to have been a few days. They must have been on the London for a long time before they rebelled. They'd been on the London four months before their 'plan' to escape... before they found the Liberator, so yes, where did the other four months fit in? Perhaps we are (mercifully) spared four months of them hand washing their underwear (as Obsidian says) and failing to get the Liberator controls to work - and, of course, arguing. We are brought back just at the moment that Zen accepts them. I would quite like a bit of the domestic details and arguing over the Liberator controls! Makes it more character rather than plot-driven. Just seeing the two rooms on the London does tend to restrict things. There must have been showers and a kitchen – with staff. But I do accept that the budget didn't run to them. But other shows don't worry about details like that either if it comes to it. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Travisina |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:06
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'It worked'. Avon's joy is palpable. And Blake tells the others nothing about the mysterious hooded figures. Blake is already being dishonest and manipulative. There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Tyce |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:07
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'It worked'. Avon's joy is palpable. And Blake tells the others nothing about the mysterious hooded figures. It's those little disarming moments about our Avon that tell us he isn't as driven as dear Blake is. I wouldn't vote for Blake. Vote Og instead! Nobody ever voted for Blake. He just assumed they had. I’d vote for Blake. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:08
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Avon has already killed someone... It was in self-defence, during a hand-to-hand fight. Not premeditated murder, which I think is what Jenna was implying? Yes, she is, and the real implications of what she's asking are somewhat more than the simple words. Avon knows what it's like to kill, but he doesn't plan premeditated murder, even though it must be tempting. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:08
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Avon has already killed someone... It was in self-defence, during a hand-to-hand fight. Not premeditated murder, which I think is what Jenna was implying? I think he's also a bit wary still of revealing too much. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:08
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How does 'we've been in space for eight months' work? When on the Liberator it only seems to have been a few days. They must have been on the London for a long time before they rebelled. They'd been on the London four months before their 'plan' to escape... before they found the Liberator, so yes, where did the other four months fit in? Perhaps we are (mercifully) spared four months of them hand washing their underwear (as Obsidian says) and failing to get the Liberator controls to work - and, of course, arguing. We are brought back just at the moment that Zen accepts them. I would quite like a bit of the domestic details and arguing over the Liberator controls! Makes it more character rather than plot-driven. Just seeing the two rooms on the London does tend to restrict things. There must have been showers and a kitchen – with staff. But I do accept that the budget didn't run to them. But other shows don't worry about details like that either if it comes to it. Maybe we can lobby Big Finish to have someone write in some of these little extras that mean so much?? Maybe 'Origins' will let us in on some of the 'background'. If only we had a mole in the inside there. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Travisina |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:09
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Flash Gordon what’s on TV here a couple weeks ago. Brain Blessed in bikini bottoms was a little bit more than I wanted to see.  GORDON'S ALIVE! Saw a special screening of Flash Gordon at Hatfield University, where BRIAN BLESSED was in the audience (in the row behind me & hubby!) and afterwards did a Q&A on stage. Well, it was one question and the rest was him holding forth at great length (and great volume!) about all manner of things! I got his autograph afterwards on our Flash Gordon DVD. Brilliant evening! There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Tyce |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:09
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No one ever asked what happened to the people who owned all those clothes? |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:10
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'It worked'. Avon's joy is palpable. And Blake tells the others nothing about the mysterious hooded figures. Blake is already being dishonest and manipulative. Blake is very plausible but he's also very slippery and disingenuous. Hey Tyce, do you think Vargas should have won the Summernats mullet competition. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Tyce |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:11
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Flash Gordon what’s on TV here a couple weeks ago. Brain Blessed in bikini bottoms was a little bit more than I wanted to see. GORDON'S ALIVE! Saw a special screening of Flash Gordon at Hatfield University, where BRIAN BLESSED was in the audience (in the row behind me & hubby!) and afterwards did a Q&A on stage. Well, it was one question and the rest was him holding forth at great length (and great volume!) about all manner of things! I got his autograph afterwards on our Flash Gordon DVD. Brilliant evening! Awesome. :-) |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:11
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Flash Gordon what’s on TV here a couple weeks ago. Brain Blessed in bikini bottoms was a little bit more than I wanted to see. GORDON'S ALIVE! Saw a special screening of Flash Gordon at Hatfield University, where BRIAN BLESSED was in the audience (in the row behind me & hubby!) and afterwards did a Q&A on stage. Well, it was one question and the rest was him holding forth at great length (and great volume!) about all manner of things! I got his autograph afterwards on our Flash Gordon DVD. Brilliant evening! Lucky you! |
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| Travisina |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:11
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How does 'we've been in space for eight months' work? When on the Liberator it only seems to have been a few days. They must have been on the London for a long time before they rebelled. They'd been on the London four months before their 'plan' to escape... before they found the Liberator, so yes, where did the other four months fit in? Perhaps we are (mercifully) spared four months of them hand washing their underwear (as Obsidian says) and failing to get the Liberator controls to work - and, of course, arguing. We are brought back just at the moment that Zen accepts them. I would quite like a bit of the domestic details and arguing over the Liberator controls! Makes it more character rather than plot-driven. Just seeing the two rooms on the London does tend to restrict things. There must have been showers and a kitchen – with staff. But I do accept that the budget didn't run to them. But other shows don't worry about details like that either if it comes to it. There isn't time on TV to worry about the details, unless it's a long-running series or soap. It has to fill a particular time slot with plot-action-plot. That's why I like fan fic that fills in the gaps! There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:12
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No one ever asked what happened to the people who owned all those clothes? Their curiosity seems to have been rather short-lived. |
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| Tyce |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:12
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'It worked'. Avon's joy is palpable. And Blake tells the others nothing about the mysterious hooded figures. Blake is already being dishonest and manipulative. Blake is very plausible but he's also very slippery and disingenuous. Hey Tyce, do you think Vargas should have won the Summernats mullet competition. Good god! There’s a sad question……. |
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| Travisina |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:13
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How does 'we've been in space for eight months' work? When on the Liberator it only seems to have been a few days. They must have been on the London for a long time before they rebelled. They'd been on the London four months before their 'plan' to escape... before they found the Liberator, so yes, where did the other four months fit in? Perhaps we are (mercifully) spared four months of them hand washing their underwear (as Obsidian says) and failing to get the Liberator controls to work - and, of course, arguing. We are brought back just at the moment that Zen accepts them. I would quite like a bit of the domestic details and arguing over the Liberator controls! Makes it more character rather than plot-driven. Just seeing the two rooms on the London does tend to restrict things. There must have been showers and a kitchen – with staff. But I do accept that the budget didn't run to them. But other shows don't worry about details like that either if it comes to it. Maybe we can lobby Big Finish to have someone write in some of these little extras that mean so much?? Maybe 'Origins' will let us in on some of the 'background'. If only we had a mole in the inside there. Tum ti tum ti tum... Signed, Proofreader of Origins 
There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:13
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Flash Gordon what’s on TV here a couple weeks ago. Brain Blessed in bikini bottoms was a little bit more than I wanted to see. GORDON'S ALIVE! Saw a special screening of Flash Gordon at Hatfield University, where BRIAN BLESSED was in the audience (in the row behind me & hubby!) and afterwards did a Q&A on stage. Well, it was one question and the rest was him holding forth at great length (and great volume!) about all manner of things! I got his autograph afterwards on our Flash Gordon DVD. Brilliant evening! OoH! Lucky ducks. I'd like to ask him about his canal rehabilitation projects. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:13
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No one ever asked what happened to the people who owned all those clothes? Their curiosity seems to have been rather short-lived. Nobody asked why the Liberator collected them, either. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Travisina |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:14
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No one ever asked what happened to the people who owned all those clothes? Their curiosity seems to have been rather short-lived. Nobody asked why the Liberator collected them, either. Tum ti tum ti tum... There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:14
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How does 'we've been in space for eight months' work? When on the Liberator it only seems to have been a few days. They must have been on the London for a long time before they rebelled. They'd been on the London four months before their 'plan' to escape... before they found the Liberator, so yes, where did the other four months fit in? Perhaps we are (mercifully) spared four months of them hand washing their underwear (as Obsidian says) and failing to get the Liberator controls to work - and, of course, arguing. We are brought back just at the moment that Zen accepts them. I would quite like a bit of the domestic details and arguing over the Liberator controls! Makes it more character rather than plot-driven. Just seeing the two rooms on the London does tend to restrict things. There must have been showers and a kitchen – with staff. But I do accept that the budget didn't run to them. But other shows don't worry about details like that either if it comes to it. Maybe we can lobby Big Finish to have someone write in some of these little extras that mean so much?? Maybe 'Origins' will let us in on some of the 'background'. If only we had a mole in the inside there. Tum ti tum ti tum... Signed, Proofreader of Origins I actually think it's about time some of the older fan fics got a run. After all, many people have written brilliant stories in the past that I rate way ahead of the stuff Big Finish is producing. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Tyce |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:15
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“You will contact your ship and order it to land” “ I can’t do that” He genuinely can’t do that. Jenna hasn’t learnt how to land the ship yet. LOL |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:16
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The original prisoners on Cygnus Alpha were evidently from Egypt and Turkey, going by the accoutrements in their shrine.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:17
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Oh look, the Cygnus Inquisition. We were expecting that, I think. |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:17
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The original prisoners on Cygnus Alpha were evidently from Egypt and Turkey, going by the accoutrements in their shrine. Such as what, in particular? The textiles? The brassware? Edited by AnneArthur on 14-01-2023 10:21 |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:18
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“You will contact your ship and order it to land” “ I can’t do that” He genuinely can’t do that. Jenna hasn’t learnt how to land the ship yet. LOL
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Tyce |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:19
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Avon’s being a bully. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:20
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The original prisoners on Cygnus Alpha were evidently from Egypt and Turkey, going by the accoutrements in their shrine. Such as what, in particular? The textiles, the Egyptian one on the altar being worth rather a lot of $$$$$ by now, the two brazier stands (Egyptian) and the ewer and basin (Turkish). Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:21
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Avon’s being a bully. At least he's honest about it, unlike Blake. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:21
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The original prisoners on Cygnus Alpha were evidently from Egypt and Turkey, going by the accoutrements in their shrine. Such as what, in particular? The textiles, the Egyptian one on the altar being worth rather a lot of $$$$$ by now, the two brazier stands (Egyptian) and the ewer and basin (Turkish). That makes sense. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 14-01-2023 10:21
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No one ever asked what happened to the people who owned all those clothes? Their curiosity seems to have been rather short-lived. Nobody asked why the Liberator collected them, either. All those slaves? Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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