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M1795537OCVirn
Start times remain at 8.30pm (AEST) and 10.30am (BST)
(FYI: Aussies put their clocks FORWARD one hour after today. In the UK we try to pretend it's summer for a another month).

D1 Rescue
Just when you thought it was all over...Servalan wasn't lying when she said she'd left them a ship on Terminal, but true to form, our heroes decide to steal someone else's instead. This lands them in a whole lot more trouble since the owner isn't best pleased.
Let's give a big Aussie welcome to yet another brilliant new character who - like Del Grant and Doran*, who were both worthy of more, IMO - didn't make it beyond a single episode. So how come Servalan did? Not that I'm complaining about that of course, but I do wonder what the series might have been like had some of the other excellent additions been allowed to stay.
Not the sea monsters, though. They've had their chance.


* Doran, Dorian...coincidence?
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Tyce

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Start times remain at 8.30pm (AEST) and 10.30am (BST)
(FYI: Aussies put their clocks FORWARD one hour after today. In the UK we try to pretend it's summer for an another month).

Sorry to be picky but ‘remaining’ would be 7:30pm (AEST) not 8:30pm (AEST).

But you are correct in saying NEXT week the Aussie start time will be 8:30pm.
 
Tyce
While I’m pleased that the BBC didn’t finish with season C, I also wish they hadn’t done season D.

That makes sense, well I know what I mean anyway……..
 
M1795537OCVirn

Tyce wrote: ↑

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Start times remain at 8.30pm (AEST) and 10.30am (BST)
(FYI: Aussies put their clocks FORWARD one hour after today. In the UK we try to pretend it's summer for an another month).

Sorry to be picky but ‘remaining’ would be 7:30pm (AEST) not 8:30pm (AEST).

But you are correct in saying NEXT week the Aussie start time will be 8:30pm.



Er...so today's DOES remain at 8.30pm? Now I'm confused as well. I thought that putting the clocks forward an hour would mean that next week 8.30 becomes 7.30. Please don't tell me I've got it wrong - or is this some new rebel plot?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Tyce

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Tyce wrote: ↑

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Start times remain at 8.30pm (AEST) and 10.30am (BST)
(FYI: Aussies put their clocks FORWARD one hour after today. In the UK we try to pretend it's summer for an another month).

Sorry to be picky but ‘remaining’ would be 7:30pm (AEST) not 8:30pm (AEST).

But you are correct in saying NEXT week the Aussie start time will be 8:30pm.



Er...so today's DOES remain at 8.30pm? Now I'm confused as well. I thought that putting the clocks forward an hour would mean that next week 8.30 becomes 7.30. Please don't tell me I've got it wrong - or is this some new rebel plot?

Definitely a rebel plot. LOL

Clocks change at 2 o’clock in the morning (which is 6 1/2 hours away). So right now we are still on winter time. Tomorrow morning (and therefore next Saturday) we will be on summertime.
 
Obsidian

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Tyce wrote: ↑

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Start times remain at 8.30pm (AEST) and 10.30am (BST)
(FYI: Aussies put their clocks FORWARD one hour after today. In the UK we try to pretend it's summer for an another month).

Sorry to be picky but ‘remaining’ would be 7:30pm (AEST) not 8:30pm (AEST).

But you are correct in saying NEXT week the Aussie start time will be 8:30pm.



Er...so today's DOES remain at 8.30pm? Now I'm confused as well. I thought that putting the clocks forward an hour would mean that next week 8.30 becomes 7.30. Please don't tell me I've got it wrong - or is this some new rebel plot?


You're confused MsVirn. It remains at 7:30 today and will be 8:30 next week, when clocks have gone forward. Meaning, we're starting shortly...
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
 
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Obsidian
Now, got to go out to my B7 room and get the discs for Season D.
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Tyce
And when we change the clocks we will ‘Spring’ forward - so we will go from 7:30pm to 8:30pm while you guys remain at 10:30am.
 
M1795537OCVirn

Tyce wrote: ↑

While I’m pleased that the BBC didn’t finish with season C, I also wish they hadn’t done season D.

That makes sense, well I know what I mean anyway……..


If we hadn't had Season D you'd never have met Dayna, or Og, or seen Orbit. Granted, we could have done without the crabspiders and Piri, but that's more about the acting than the plot (Servalan's brilliant plan was, as always, thwarted, in this one by some incompetent underling who left the voicemail on).
I wasn't keen on the stupid costume disaster that was Headhunter, either. But then, at least there's no Sarcophagus and no ridiculous Dr Who lookalikes.
Perhaps what you are saying is that the Dereks could have been better, in which case I agree. Servalan could have won.....oh, wait, I think she did, didn't she?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Obsidian

Tyce wrote: ↑

And when we change the clocks we will ‘Spring’ forward - so we will go from 7:30pm to 8:30pm while you guys remain at 10:30am.


This is correct, that's why we're here and MsVirn isn't – yet.
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Tyce
When you guys finally get round to changing your clocks, you will ‘Fall’ backward (Fall being the American word for Autumn). So it will be 9:30am there when it is 8:30pm here.
 
M1795537OCVirn
You have a whole B7 ROOM Obsidian? Wow.
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Obsidian

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Tyce wrote: ↑

While I’m pleased that the BBC didn’t finish with season C, I also wish they hadn’t done season D.

That makes sense, well I know what I mean anyway……..


If we hadn't had Season D you'd never have met Dayna, or Og, or seen Orbit. Granted, we could have done without the crabspiders and Piri, but that's more about the acting than the plot (Servalan's brilliant plan was, as always, thwarted, in this one by some incompetent underling who left the voicemail on).
I wasn't keen on the stupid costume disaster that was Headhunter, either. But then, at least there's no Sarcophagus and no ridiculous Dr Who lookalikes.
Perhaps what you are saying is that the Dereks could have been better, in which case I agree. Servalan could have won.....oh, wait, I think she did, didn't she?


We've met Dayna but we wouldn't have met Soolin, whose mordant humour matches Avon's and Vila's perfectly. It gave me a lot to look forward to when returning to B7.
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M1795537OCVirn

Tyce wrote: ↑

When you guys finally get round to changing your clocks, you will ‘Fall’ backward (Fall being the American word for Autumn). So it will be 9:30am there when it is 8:30pm here.


I do know that. It means dragging myself out of bed even earlier. Can't wait.

(Also, Americans can't cope with a word like Autumn, because it has a silent letter. So they went for the obvious descriptive).
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Obsidian

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You have a whole B7 ROOM Obsidian? Wow.


It used to be the garden shed. David revamped it for me. I'm still working on it. It needs some tweaks to make it B7-viewing perfect.
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Tyce

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Tyce wrote: ↑

When you guys finally get round to changing your clocks, you will ‘Fall’ backward (Fall being the American word for Autumn). So it will be 9:30am there when it is 8:30pm here.


I do know that. It means dragging myself out of bed even earlier. Can't wait.

LOL
 
Obsidian
Meanwhile, Avon's gut instinct is telling him that Servalan's ship ain't to be trusted.
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Obsidian
Awww, I liked that beastie.
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M1795537OCVirn

Obsidian wrote: ↑

Awww, I liked that beastie.


Are we actually on Dune here?
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Obsidian
Vila's good deed for the day. Are we watching this or waiting until 8:30?
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Obsidian

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Obsidian wrote: ↑

Awww, I liked that beastie.


Are we actually on Dune here?


It looks much friendlier than the spice worms on Dune.
Edited by Obsidian on 05-10-2024 09:42
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M1795537OCVirn
Wonder how much Jan was paid for her 'appearance'.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
M1795537OCVirn

Obsidian wrote: ↑

Vila's good deed for the day. Are we watching this or waiting until 8:30?


I've been watching it for a while. Oops.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Obsidian

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Wonder how much Jan was paid for her 'appearance'.


Well, given the pittance that Steven Pacey said he was paid for the season, I'd reckon not even enough for the taxi fare to the studio and back.
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Obsidian

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Obsidian wrote: ↑

Vila's good deed for the day. Are we watching this or waiting until 8:30?


I've been watching it for a while. Oops.


They're around the fire and hip deep in heroes.
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Obsidian
Dayna's flipping and Vila's giving up bothering about much.
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M1795537OCVirn

Obsidian wrote: ↑

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Wonder how much Jan was paid for her 'appearance'.


Well, given the pittance that Steven Pacey said he was paid for the season, I'd reckon not even enough for the taxi fare to the studio and back.


He got what he was worth. Can't fly the ship. can't shoot straight, bullies Vila, lets Servalan seduce him......
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Obsidian

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Obsidian wrote: ↑

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Wonder how much Jan was paid for her 'appearance'.


Well, given the pittance that Steven Pacey said he was paid for the season, I'd reckon not even enough for the taxi fare to the studio and back.


He got what he was worth. Can't fly the ship. can't shoot straight, bullies Vila, lets Servalan seduce him......


Probably true. Then again, now they'd all be paid megabucks and think they're demigods.
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M1795537OCVirn
I do like Dorian. Think it might be the costume, because it's such a good red. Wish he hadn't had his slightly unfriendly habit of stealing bodies.
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Obsidian

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I do like Dorian. Think it might be the costume, because it's such a good red. Wish he hadn't had his slightly unfriendly habit of stealing bodies.


He's dressed as a Confederate soldier – sort of.
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Obsidian
I wonder where Avon bought his gauntlets? I'd like some. Burberry did some a few years ago, but I don't think that's where Avon shopped.
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M1795537OCVirn

Obsidian wrote: ↑

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

I do like Dorian. Think it might be the costume, because it's such a good red. Wish he hadn't had his slightly unfriendly habit of stealing bodies.


He's dressed as a Confederate soldier – sort of.


Maybe he likes watching old films.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Obsidian

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Obsidian wrote: ↑

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

I do like Dorian. Think it might be the costume, because it's such a good red. Wish he hadn't had his slightly unfriendly habit of stealing bodies.


He's dressed as a Confederate soldier – sort of.


Maybe he likes watching old films.


Like all the other blokes on the B7 set. The only real difference is the belt.
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Tyce
I’m here. I’m just eating dinner while I’m watching.
 
Obsidian
This new Spacecraft is rather grey, isn't it?
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M1795537OCVirn
That gun exchange between Vila and Dayna nearly went wrong.
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Obsidian
They've all recovered rather rapidly from losing Cally. Or else they're pretending they're all jolly hockey sticks for now.
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Obsidian

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That gun exchange between Vila and Dayna nearly went wrong.

Which is all the more believable for it.
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M1795537OCVirn

Obsidian wrote: ↑

They've all recovered rather rapidly from losing Cally. Or else they're pretending they're all jolly hockey sticks for now.


Agreed. If we were being kind, we could say they're occupied with trying to survive, leaving the grieving till they have things sorted.
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Obsidian

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Obsidian wrote: ↑

They've all recovered rather rapidly from losing Cally. Or else they're pretending they're all jolly hockey sticks for now.


Agreed. If we were being kind, we could say they're occupied with trying to survive, leaving the grieving till they have things sorted.


Avon's the only one who is visibly brittle and stressed as a result. Everyone else seems to be just going through the moves.
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