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 UK Rewatch - B5 Pressure Point
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 23-04-2024 13:23
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The episode: Barney Five – Pressure Point (Carry On Guessing And Hoping) The date: Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 The time: 7.45pm UK time In which Blake believes in his own invincibility and a member of his crew pays the ultimate price as a result. Before that, Gan and Avon survive close skirmishes with death in what is clearly a foolhardy mission; and David Maloney (the man tasked to make a complicated sci-fi series on a shoestring) must have been rubbing his hands with glee when the big reveal at the end of the episode is a nice, big, cheap empty room! Episode in a word: Hubris. Character to cheer: Jenna. The boys decide, as this is a really dangerous mission, that they’ll teleport down, and leave Jenna and Cally on the Libby. Fortunately, Jenna is having none of it. She manages to capture Servie, free Veron, and set off after Blake and Travis. Travis hares along to the empty room, out of breath. Moments later, Jenna, Servie and Veron turn up, fresh as a daisy. Jenna has even gives Servie time to change into that dress which has the dead salamander clinging onto her chest. Clearly, Jenna was sensible enough to see the sign “LIFT DOWN TO MAIN CONTROL ROOM” that both Blake and Travis ignored. Character to boo: Blake. Absolutely no doubt about this one. He presses on with his plan, despite it being clear that things are going very wrong. In particular, there’s the scene with Gan inside the church ruins, where Gan warns Blake that “the risks are doubled now” and “you’re guessing, Blake, guessing and hoping”. Blake overrides Gan’s concerns and the inevitable happens. And then Blake goes and leaves Veron all alone in the Forbidden Zone. Worst rebel leader. Ever. Is Soolin looking lovely this week?: Yes. Recognisable Face: Yolande Palfrey (Veron) played a waitress, Janet, in “Doctor Who: Terror Of The Vervoids”, which was part of the messy Trial Of A Time Lord season in 1986. Sadly, she died a few years ago, while still only in her 50s. Incidentally, she was 21 when she played the role of Veron. Best line: “You see, it's the great illusion, Blake. You give substance and credibility to an empty room, and the real thing becomes undetectable, virtually invisible.” Blake's 7 will return in… Carry On Philosophical Flea. Vote Og.
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| Brad |
Posted on 25-04-2024 23:39
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 And here we wander in illusions. Some blessed power deliver us from hence! Comedy of Errors IV iii . .  Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| littlesue |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:22
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Just getting ready; Yorkshire Tea, Jammie Dodgers and Salted Caramel Pringle Shaped choccie things...oh yes and a box of tissues
Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| Lorna |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:25
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I have a shandy, some peanuts and also a box of tissues!!!!
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 30-04-2024 18:39
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Gan: I just read my horoscope. It was very odd. Vila: What did it say? Gan: Don't buy any green bananas. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:39
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I can't make it tonight,got to sort out a few things,sorry. It's a sad one though I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:41
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Gan: I just read my horoscope. It was very odd. Vila: What did it say? Gan: Don't buy any green bananas. Oh you're so bad... 
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Lorna |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:42
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The only thing I have to say about Blake in this episode is Hollyhocks
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 30-04-2024 18:43
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Just getting ready; Yorkshire Tea, Jammie Dodgers and Salted Caramel Pringle Shaped choccie things...oh yes and a box of tissues Sainsbury's ceylon tea and vanilla cream digestives. I need it after the day I've had. I've come here to be cheered up....... 
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Brad |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:43
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Jenna: Hold it right there, Servalan. Lead us to Blake and call off Travis. Servalan: We have to change first. We can't go to a rescue dressed like that. Jenna: You aren't going to wear blue, are you? Servalan: No, white. Jenna: Perfect. Veron, guard her while we change into formal evening rescue wear. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Brad |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:43
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The only thing I have to say about Blake in this episode is Hollyhocks Translates as "Thick as two short planks." . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:44
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The only thing I have to say about Blake in this episode is Hollyhocks In fact, it's a double hollyhocks on Blake! Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| littlesue |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:44
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Just getting ready; Yorkshire Tea, Jammie Dodgers and Salted Caramel Pringle Shaped choccie things...oh yes and a box of tissues Sainsbury's ceylon tea and vanilla cream digestives. I need it after the day I've had. I've come here to be cheered up....... Oh dear..... Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| Paula |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:44
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Hello all.
Resist the Host
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| Lorna |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:44
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Just getting ready; Yorkshire Tea, Jammie Dodgers and Salted Caramel Pringle Shaped choccie things...oh yes and a box of tissues Sainsbury's ceylon tea and vanilla cream digestives. I need it after the day I've had. I've come here to be cheered up....... Oh dear Do you think that this episode is the one to cheer you up??? 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 30-04-2024 18:45
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I'm sitting here with a big box of tissues... And a cup of jasmine tea. Why is it that I, and maybe you too, feel so much empathy for Gan? For myself, I think I know. I never understood why Gan had to be transported to the punishment colony. After all, he had been rendered harmless by the implant, hadn't he? We don't know much about his sentence. Was he a member of an anti-Federation group? Or was he just that loner whose lover was killed and he took revenge? *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| Paula |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:45
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The only thing I have to say about Blake in this episode is Hollyhocks Seconded. Resist the Host
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:46
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Just getting ready; Yorkshire Tea, Jammie Dodgers and Salted Caramel Pringle Shaped choccie things...oh yes and a box of tissues Sainsbury's ceylon tea and vanilla cream digestives. I need it after the day I've had. I've come here to be cheered up....... Oh dear Do you think that this episode is the one to cheer you up??? Well, you never know....
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Lurena |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:47
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Just getting ready; Yorkshire Tea, Jammie Dodgers and Salted Caramel Pringle Shaped choccie things...oh yes and a box of tissues Sainsbury's ceylon tea and vanilla cream digestives. I need it after the day I've had. I've come here to be cheered up....... Oh oh... well now, how can I tell you... *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| Lurena |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:47
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Just getting ready; Yorkshire Tea, Jammie Dodgers and Salted Caramel Pringle Shaped choccie things...oh yes and a box of tissues Sainsbury's ceylon tea and vanilla cream digestives. I need it after the day I've had. I've come here to be cheered up....... Oh dear Do you think that this episode is the one to cheer you up??? Well, you never know.... Ever an optimist, are you? *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:47
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OK, looking forward to seeing Servalan again at last. She's still 'running in' her rebuilt Travis - tends to act without much thought. That whole project needs work, I think. How are you all? Sorry OVZ can't be with us. We'll have to rely on Brad for bad puns etc. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:48
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Just getting ready; Yorkshire Tea, Jammie Dodgers and Salted Caramel Pringle Shaped choccie things...oh yes and a box of tissues Sainsbury's ceylon tea and vanilla cream digestives. I need it after the day I've had. I've come here to be cheered up....... Oh dear Do you think that this episode is the one to cheer you up??? Well, you never know.... Ever an optimist, are you? You must admit, there's a kind of grim humour to Blake's statement when he enters that room... Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| littlesue |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:49
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Ohhhhh...that red outfit! So nice and soft to touch..in case I have never mentioned it
Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| Lurena |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:49
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Oops, I nearly forgot to push the start button! Started now. *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| Brad |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:50
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Control... it's an old trope. The Scale Missing over Smaug's heart. The Death Star's exhaust port. Kill the Night King and all the white walkers die. etc etc etc . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Lurena |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:50
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Ohhhhh...that red outfit! So nice and soft to touch..in case I have never mentioned it ...and the color is much redder than in the videos *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| Lurena |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:51
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Control... it's an old trope. The Scale Missing over Smaug's heart. The Death Star's exhaust port. Kill the Night King and all the white walkers die. etc etc etc 
*No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| Paula |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:51
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Cadet Servalan, now there's fuel for a fan fiction.
Resist the Host
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| Brad |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:52
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Alright. If it looks like we have less than an even chance I'll call the whole thing off. Lie detector says:: BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| littlesue |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:52
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Percy edwards is on song again this week. Lovely birdsong.
Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:53
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A chance of survival? Fast forward crew and take a look....
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Lurena |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:53
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Gosh Blake is very fanatical, isn't he? And self-righteous. Love Avon's reaction to it. Edited by Lurena on 30-04-2024 18:53 *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:53
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Er... any Federation worth its salt would have a backup 'control'. Only an idiot would think they'd concentrate everything in one facility....enter Blake!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:54
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Alright. If it looks like we have less than an even chance I'll call the whole thing off. Lie detector says:: BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ He had his fingers crossed behind his back..... Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Paula |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:54
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Avon: Sooner or later I will get my chance. And what a foul up he makes of it too!
Resist the Host
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:54
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Er... any Federation worth its salt would have a backup 'control'. Only an idiot would think they'd concentrate everything in one facility....enter Blake! Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Lurena |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:54
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Cadet Servalan, now there's fuel for a fan fiction. Agreed! Great background story of hers. *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| Lorna |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:55
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Er... any Federation worth its salt would have a backup 'control'. Only an idiot would think they'd concentrate everything in one facility....enter Blake! Giggle I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:55
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Has anyone asked Orac about this 'plan' Blake has?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Brad |
Posted on 30-04-2024 18:55
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Gosh Blake is very fanatical, isn't he? And self-righteous. Love Avon's reaction to it. Paul is seamless in that scene. His eye movement alone deserved a BAFTA. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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