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UK Rewatch - B12 The Keeper (Tuesday, June 24th)
trevor travis
The episode: Barney Twelve – The Keeper (Carry On Space Camping)
The date: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
The time: 7.45pm UK time

In which someone actually notices that Jenna is a beautiful woman. Unfortunately, it’s the head of the local Rent-A-Tribe from the tents of Goth (I assume the caravans of Goth would have cost too much). Meanwhile, the search for Star One continues, Vila gets to play the fool, the S-shaped tree appears (which is still there and still instantly recognisable), and Avon and Cally have a major lovers tiff.

Episode in a word: Intense (since In Tents would be two words).
Characters to cheer: Gola* is rather wonderful, with Bruce Purchase ideal casting for this somewhat larger-than-life role. And, for once, Travis is one step ahead of Servie, rather than the other way around.
Character to boo: Cally, for stopping Avon from shooting down Servalan’s ship, which happened to contain Travis. That would have saved a whole load of hassle in the next episode.
Is Soolin looking lovely this week?: Yes.
Recognisable Face: Not long before this, Bruce Purchase (Gola) was the Pirate Captain in the Doctor Who serial “The Pirate Planet”. He even had a Robot Space Parrot. I kid you not.
Best line: “I may not kill you after all. A lifetime with Gola would be very educational for you.” Just beats: “Don't leave me here, at least leave me a torch. I don't like the dark. I like to see what I'm scared of.”

Blake's 7 will return in… Carry On Space Pizza Monsters

* Other brands of space trainers are available.
Vote Og.
 
Brad
From The Electronic Journal of Roj Bear (Avon’s Teddy, if you’re new to these)

I saw Vila packing a case with things that look like proddy tools and snuck a peek to make sure he wasn’t nicking any of The Boss’ stuff, but these were only lockpicks, not computer proddies. Alas, while I was investigating, the lid snapped shut and here I am, going on an adventure without The Boss.

We get captured by a bunch of Viking cosplayers, led by Gola. Say what you want about the shouty leader of the Goths, but he is the first entity other than myself in twenty five adventures to notice that Jenna is cuddly.

I manage to get out of the case and sneak about. When one of the Goth’s finds me, they think I am Gola’s, and take me back to him, but he pays me no nevermind, so I have the run of the tents.

Oh, and one of these tents has a dungeon… TT please explain later.

Travis and Servalan are here, but no worries. Since Gola wants to cuddle with Jenna, she has the run of the tents and a couple of big burlies making sure she stays safe.

Gola is quite nice to Cuddly Jenna. He takes her dancing, gives her Jewelry, and lets her touch his thong (the one hanging around his neck, that is). (If only Blake were here to take notes, he might get a cuddle from Jenna.) Apparently it is forbidden to touch the person of the Charl, so I don’t think ‘pair bonding’ means what I think it means.

Vila out fools the Charl’s fool. Gola has a big fight with his brother. Their sister poisons the winner and becomes Charless, I guess.

Oh, and the Fool (Theirs, not ours, sorry, Vila) knows where Star One is. If only we could have asked him fifty minutes ago…

TTFN,

Roj Bear.

PS. Apparently while I was away, The Boss and Cally had a big row. This is what happens when I am not around to keep The Boss calm.

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Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!
 
littlesue
Strangely enough, Freda (Gola's sister) was in Maigret last Saturday evening along with Aubrey Morris as a slightly drunk, high as a kite drug abuser. They were both excellent!!
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
 
Brad

littlesue wrote: ↑

Strangely enough, Freda ...


I always refer to her as Cackling Freda, for reasons that will become clear during the rewatch. She cackles in her Hammer films as well.

Director: I need a cackler...
Casting director: I have Freda's agent on speed dial.
Edited by Brad on 24-06-2025 18:36

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littlesue
Just getting ready. Tea, malted milk biccies and a bag of mint aero mini eggs on special offer from my local morrisons...
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
 
Lorna

Brad wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

Strangely enough, Freda ...


I always refer to her as Cackling Freda, for reasons that will become clear during the rewatch. She cackles in her Hammer films as well.

Director: I need a cackler...
Casting director: I have Freda's agent on speed dial.

Grin
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
 
littlesue

Lorna wrote: ↑

Brad wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

Strangely enough, Freda ...


I always refer to her as Cackling Freda, for reasons that will become clear during the rewatch. She cackles in her Hammer films as well.

Director: I need a cackler...
Casting director: I have Freda's agent on speed dial.

Grin


GrinGrin
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
 
M1795537OCVirn
And it's good evening from me. Hope you're all doing OK. This one's a riot!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Lorna

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

And it's good evening from me. Hope you're all doing OK. This one's a riot!

Yes very enjoyable!!
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
 
OneSparePart
Just made it. Hello all.
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
Paula
Hello all. Fun to visit the tents of Goth today.
Resist the Host




 
Brad
Bruce Purchase... for when you already used Brian Blessed.

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Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!
 
OneSparePart
Muted colours today
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
littlesue

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

Muted colours today


This episode for some reason has a pinkish tinge
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
 
M1795537OCVirn

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

Just made it. Hello all.


My phone has started telling me Stoke on Trent news stories. Is this something to do with you? Stop it!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
M1795537OCVirn

Brad wrote: ↑

Bruce Purchase... for when you already used Brian Blessed.


Grin
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
OneSparePart

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

Just made it. Hello all.


My phone has started telling me Stoke on Trent news stories. Is this something to do with you? Stop it!

Mwahahaaaaar! Just be grateful it doesn't give you newcastle under lyme news. You would die of boredom.
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
OracVZen
Just letting you know I’m not joining sorry
Neighbours since 2 Fridays non stop banging, shouting,screaming etc still doing now
Plus my wages messed up
So I’m not in a good place
Enjoy you evening
OVZ
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
OneSparePart

littlesue wrote: ↑

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

Muted colours today


This episode for some reason has a pinkish tinge

I wonder if the blu ray will sort it out.
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
M1795537OCVirn

Paula wrote: ↑

Hello all. Fun to visit the tents of Goth today.


I'm still not sure they can be called tents if they're underground.
Also, why live underground when the sulphur etc contamination will be greater down there?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
littlesue

OracVZen wrote: ↑

Just letting you know I’m not joining sorry
Neighbours since 2 Fridays non stop banging, shouting,screaming etc still doing now
Plus my wages messed up
So I’m not in a good place
Enjoy you evening
OVZ


Thinking of you OVZ
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
 
OneSparePart

OracVZen wrote: ↑

Just letting you know I’m not joining sorry
Neighbours since 2 Fridays non stop banging, shouting,screaming etc still doing now
Plus my wages messed up
So I’m not in a good place
Enjoy you evening
OVZ

You should stay and let Paula cheer you up with bad puns.
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
Lorna

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Paula wrote: ↑

Hello all. Fun to visit the tents of Goth today.


I'm still not sure they can be called tents if they're underground.
Also, why live underground when the sulphur etc contamination will be greater down there?

Now that's being logical!!
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
 
littlesue

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

littlesue wrote: ↑

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

Muted colours today


This episode for some reason has a pinkish tinge

I wonder if the blu ray will sort it out.


Hope so
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
 
Paula
So much for Vila and stealth.
Resist the Host




 
OracVZen

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

OracVZen wrote: ↑

Just letting you know I’m not joining sorry
Neighbours since 2 Fridays non stop banging, shouting,screaming etc still doing now
Plus my wages messed up
So I’m not in a good place
Enjoy you evening
OVZ

You should stay and let Paula cheer you up with bad puns.


Love to but I’m at the end of my wits
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
OracVZen
Bye and night
Sorry to be a downer
I plan to live forever,or die trying.
Maximum Power
Seek-locate-destroy.
[img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]
 
M1795537OCVirn

OracVZen wrote: ↑

Just letting you know I’m not joining sorry
Neighbours since 2 Fridays non stop banging, shouting,screaming etc still doing now
Plus my wages messed up
So I’m not in a good place
Enjoy you evening
OVZ


Wish we could send a squad of troopers round to sort things out for you.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
OneSparePart

Lorna wrote: ↑

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Paula wrote: ↑

Hello all. Fun to visit the tents of Goth today.


I'm still not sure they can be called tents if they're underground.
Also, why live underground when the sulphur etc contamination will be greater down there?

Now that's being logical!!

M'Virn's got pointed ears. The goths have pointed sticks. Related?
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
M1795537OCVirn
Avon's not at his best tonight. He's making too many assumptions.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Brad

M1795537OCVirn wrote: ↑

Avon's not at his best tonight. He's making too many assumptions.


Blake must be rubbing off on him.

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OneSparePart
Oh Zen's put sound fx on the space explosion...
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
littlesue

OneSparePart wrote: ↑

Oh Zen's put sound fx on the space explosion...


That's jolly decent of him
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
 
Brad
Why do you need tents if you live in a cave?

Tent maker must be subsidized.

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Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!
 
Paula
Travis is looking pretty good for a dead man.
Resist the Host




 
M1795537OCVirn
They're back in sunny Gloucestershire, somewhere near 'Devil's Chapel' tonight. Great name.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Brad
Gola: A beautiful woman
Jenna: Finally!

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Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!
 
Paula
Jenna, you're on your own, but then she can handle it all!
Resist the Host




 
Lorna
Vila's expressions are priceless.
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
 
OneSparePart
LOL. HIS COMMUNICATOR!
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
 
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