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 Rewatch Downunder Saturday 4th January 2025 A1 The Way Back.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:07
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Hey, Joe remembered us! How's things with you, JD? Blake's been sentenced and is on his way to Cygnus Alpha, or so they tell us.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:09
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They are, drugged, aren't they. But it's a sinister foreshadowing of the elevetor scene in the final series! Who is this Limping Ginger following along? Can't be good. Ginger? Is he called Del?? Del, Dev, whatever. And he's a Tarrant. Bad news all round. Now I'm imagining a version in which Blake is tailed by Del Tarrant . . .  The Tarrant we know is probably still in primary school while we watch Blake being framed. Sorry... being rightfully arrested for going Outside and associating with outlaws. Now I'm imagining a primary-school-age Tarrant! The curly-haired scamp who charms his way out of everything? Who brings his teacher presents to offset having forgotten to complete his homework? The one who is trying to emulate his more intelligent older brother? In Julius Caesar, in which Vila makes an excellent 2nd pleb, that scamp has straight hair. Who was he playing in Julius Caesar? I've seen him in The Birthday Party, in the nineties, and he had wavy hair in that - although not the tight curls he had in Blakes 7. He plays Lucius, Brutus' servant. He was 13 at the time. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:10
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I find myself wishing Vila was cast as a much younger person...but then he wouldn't have had the wealth of experience...
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:11
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These Federation people are distinctly charming of the plotty variety. So unlike governments of the time. In Australia we'd recently lost one thanks to the assistance of Lord Mountbatten and the then-POWales. We were smarting a bit. They aren't really politicians, though - doctors, lawyers, administrators, behind the scenes manipulators. They support the Federation, which makes them part of the establishment, which makes them 'political' as far as the rebels are concerned. It's that Morag woman who sets the whole thing up. I wonder if she's a personal friend of the current President. They absolutely are, and you could be right about Morag. She's a force to be reckoned with. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:11
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They are, drugged, aren't they. But it's a sinister foreshadowing of the elevetor scene in the final series! Who is this Limping Ginger following along? Can't be good. Ginger? Is he called Del?? Del, Dev, whatever. And he's a Tarrant. Bad news all round. Now I'm imagining a version in which Blake is tailed by Del Tarrant . . . The Tarrant we know is probably still in primary school while we watch Blake being framed. Sorry... being rightfully arrested for going Outside and associating with outlaws. Now I'm imagining a primary-school-age Tarrant! The curly-haired scamp who charms his way out of everything? Who brings his teacher presents to offset having forgotten to complete his homework? The one who is trying to emulate his more intelligent older brother? In Julius Caesar, in which Vila makes an excellent 2nd pleb, that scamp has straight hair. Who was he playing in Julius Caesar? I've seen him in The Birthday Party, in the nineties, and he had wavy hair in that - although not the tight curls he had in Blakes 7. He plays Lucius, Brutus' servant. He was 13 at the time. Wow. Where was that? |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:12
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I find myself wishing Vila was cast as a much younger person...but then he wouldn't have had the wealth of experience... MK looks so young in this. He was very groovy with long hair and beard in Julius Caesar. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:12
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Who was he playing in Julius Caesar? I've seen him in The Birthday Party, in the nineties, and he had wavy hair in that - although not the tight curls he had in Blakes 7. Lucius. See the Spotted thread from post 218 & onwards for pictures you can click on to enlarge. Hopefully this will take you there: Put me down, Vila. Edit: For some reason that takes you to the thread, but not the exact post. Anyway, check post 218 etc in Spotted. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:12
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Richie and Ravella must be under surveillance - they've been Outside before, and Dev T is on their tail as much as Blake's.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:13
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These Federation people are distinctly charming of the plotty variety. So unlike governments of the time. In Australia we'd recently lost one thanks to the assistance of Lord Mountbatten and the then-POWales. We were smarting a bit. They aren't really politicians, though - doctors, lawyers, administrators, behind the scenes manipulators. They support the Federation, which makes them part of the establishment, which makes them 'political' as far as the rebels are concerned. It's that Morag woman who sets the whole thing up. I wonder if she's a personal friend of the current President. They absolutely are, and you could be right about Morag. She's a force to be reckoned with. I had two friends called Morag at that time - it was a popular first name. |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:14
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I find myself wishing Vila was cast as a much younger person...but then he wouldn't have had the wealth of experience... MK looks so young in this. He was very groovy with long hair and beard in Julius Caesar. I was just thinking how young he looked. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:14
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They are, drugged, aren't they. But it's a sinister foreshadowing of the elevetor scene in the final series! Who is this Limping Ginger following along? Can't be good. Ginger? Is he called Del?? Del, Dev, whatever. And he's a Tarrant. Bad news all round. Now I'm imagining a version in which Blake is tailed by Del Tarrant . . . The Tarrant we know is probably still in primary school while we watch Blake being framed. Sorry... being rightfully arrested for going Outside and associating with outlaws. Now I'm imagining a primary-school-age Tarrant! The curly-haired scamp who charms his way out of everything? Who brings his teacher presents to offset having forgotten to complete his homework? The one who is trying to emulate his more intelligent older brother? In Julius Caesar, in which Vila makes an excellent 2nd pleb, that scamp has straight hair. Who was he playing in Julius Caesar? I've seen him in The Birthday Party, in the nineties, and he had wavy hair in that - although not the tight curls he had in Blakes 7. He plays Lucius, Brutus' servant. He was 13 at the time. Wow. Where was that? I think the film is still available on YouTube. It's chock-full of B7 people, along with Charlton Heston, Jason Robards, John Gielgud etc. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:15
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These Federation people are distinctly charming of the plotty variety. So unlike governments of the time. In Australia we'd recently lost one thanks to the assistance of Lord Mountbatten and the then-POWales. We were smarting a bit. They aren't really politicians, though - doctors, lawyers, administrators, behind the scenes manipulators. They support the Federation, which makes them part of the establishment, which makes them 'political' as far as the rebels are concerned. It's that Morag woman who sets the whole thing up. I wonder if she's a personal friend of the current President. They absolutely are, and you could be right about Morag. She's a force to be reckoned with. I had two friends called Morag at that time - it was a popular first name. At my school, Meghan was very popular. Eek! Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:16
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I find myself wishing Vila was cast as a much younger person...but then he wouldn't have had the wealth of experience... MK looks so young in this. He was very groovy with long hair and beard in Julius Caesar. I was just thinking how young he looked. Julius Caesar I think was 1970. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:16
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This Ven Glynd has gravitas. I don't like the late iteration.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:17
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'Earth Time' certainly makes sense. None of that setting clocks back and forward...just one time, and you fit your activities to whatever the time is where you are. Interesting.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:18
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Who was he playing in Julius Caesar? I've seen him in The Birthday Party, in the nineties, and he had wavy hair in that - although not the tight curls he had in Blakes 7. Lucius. See the Spotted thread from post 218 & onwards for pictures you can click on to enlarge. Hopefully this will take you there: Put me down, Vila. I saw it on a midday movie several years back and went eek! Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:19
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'Earth Time' certainly makes sense. None of that setting clocks back and forward...just one time, and you fit your activities to whatever the time is where you are. Interesting. But just think of your cortisol levels! 
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:19
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This Ven Glynd has gravitas. I don't like the late iteration. Maybe that's what all those suppressants do to you over time. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:20
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:20
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Posted on 04-01-2025 10:20
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:21
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Richie and Ravella must be under surveillance - they've been Outside before, and Dev T is on their tail as much as Blake's. I would agree with you. It's not just him. Security would have been watching them and then noted the contact with Blake. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:22
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'Earth Time' certainly makes sense. None of that setting clocks back and forward...just one time, and you fit your activities to whatever the time is where you are. Interesting. Very brutally practical, very Federation. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:22
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Yes, he does a great job I have to say. Like other people we know and love, it's unimaginable that he didn't go further after this. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:23
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I would never have recognised him. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:24
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This Ven Glynd has gravitas. I don't like the late iteration. Maybe that's what all those suppressants do to you over time. Could be. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:24
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Ain't he cute? Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:25
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'Earth Time' certainly makes sense. None of that setting clocks back and forward...just one time, and you fit your activities to whatever the time is where you are. Interesting. But just think of your cortisol levels! It wouldn't matter - you'd just have to get used to calling what looks like 8.30pm now (to you) 09.30am. Just that you'd be going to bed at 12. And it would have to be the 24-hour clock. Always supposing the day length hadn't been affected by something or someone meddling with the Earth's orbit etc. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:25
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I would never have recognised him. I think the other shot gives a better glimpse at his later self. |
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:26
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Tyce getting her PJs on is like Soolin's shower in 'Power' - it seems to take all episode! |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:27
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I would never have recognised him. I think the other shot gives a better glimpse at his later self. I think I prefer the bearded Vila. Much more thief-y. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:28
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'Earth Time' certainly makes sense. None of that setting clocks back and forward...just one time, and you fit your activities to whatever the time is where you are. Interesting. Very brutally practical, very Federation. And, perhaps, an indication that a lot has been lost/gone backwards since the start of the 2nd calendar. It's certainly a good way of covering the inevitable technological advances since the 1970s that new watchers might have problems with and, at the same time, makes everything seem a little more gruesome and primitive. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:28
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Tyce getting her PJs on is like Soolin's shower in 'Power' - it seems to take all episode! You had to bring that up again, didn't you! Poor Tyce - hope she can fix her technology before next time! "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:30
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'Earth Time' certainly makes sense. None of that setting clocks back and forward...just one time, and you fit your activities to whatever the time is where you are. Interesting. But just think of your cortisol levels! It wouldn't matter - you'd just have to get used to calling what looks like 8.30pm now (to you) 09.30am. Just that you'd be going to bed at 12. And it would have to be the 24-hour clock. Always supposing the day length hadn't been affected by something or someone meddling with the Earth's orbit etc. I'm all over the place anyway. One of those lucky people with a longer than 24 hour body clock. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:31
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Tyce getting her PJs on is like Soolin's shower in 'Power' - it seems to take all episode! You had to bring that up again, didn't you! Poor Tyce - hope she can fix her technology before next time! Oops, sorry Tyce. I thought she just had to go into another room because that's where the Blu-ray player is. (Don't mention the Blu-rays, Tyce. I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it.) |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:31
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I would never have recognised him. I think the other shot gives a better glimpse at his later self. I think I prefer the bearded Vila. Much more thief-y. Isn't he just? But I also like the clean-cut, innocent-looking Vila. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:31
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Well, apart from it all being a bit dark atm, this series looks like being a great fight between the rebels, whose numbers are growing, and the Administration, whose hold on power must be struggling to keep up. I predict a final showdown where the rebels win and freedom is restored to all... (It would be if this was an American series). "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:32
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Tyce getting her PJs on is like Soolin's shower in 'Power' - it seems to take all episode! You had to bring that up again, didn't you! Poor Tyce - hope she can fix her technology before next time! Oops, sorry Tyce. I thought she just had to go into another room because that's where the Blu-ray player is. (Don't mention the Blu-rays, Tyce. I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it.) All well with you JD?
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:33
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Tyce getting her PJs on is like Soolin's shower in 'Power' - it seems to take all episode! You had to bring that up again, didn't you! Poor Tyce - hope she can fix her technology before next time! Oops, sorry Tyce. I thought she just had to go into another room because that's where the Blu-ray player is. (Don't mention the Blu-rays, Tyce. I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it.) You may be right! "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-01-2025 10:33
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Well, that has got the new year off to a good start. I just wish I knew if I had work this month or not. There was a chance that I might have a more substantial supply teaching job, but I won't know until Monday morning if I've got it - and I will be expected to start on Monday morning. |
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