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Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7Restoring Blake's 7 with Paul VanezisTeleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7!We had a fantastic chat with Paul Vanezis, the genius behind the visual cleanup of the Blake's 7 Blu-ray box set. Right off the bat, we dive into his experiences restoring this classic series, which has been a labour of love with some hefty challenges. Paul shares some behind-the-scenes stories about the challenges he faced, from dealing with old tape glitches to ensuring the episodes look as good as they did back in 1978.It’s a fascinating chat that goes into the ins and outs of rest...2025-04-302h 01
Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7Models to Magic: A Chin Wag with Visual Effects Extraordinaire Chris ThompsonTeleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7!For our second bonus episode, we've got a special chat featuring the visual effects wizard, Chris Thompson. Chris shares some behind-the-scenes magic, like how he brought those epic models back to life and the clever tricks he used to update the classic effects while keeping their charm intact.We also take a peek into Chris' early days of creating art for classic shows like Thunderbirds, Space 1999, etc and share his journey that’s as captivating as the show itself. We chat about the challenges of blen...2025-04-231h 07
Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7From The Way Back to Orac: Our Series A Wrap-UpTeleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7!We’re wrapping up our ride through Series A of Blake 7, and boy, what a wild ride it’s been! From the dark themes in the first episode to some serious character growth, we’ve been on a journey that’s hooked both newbies and old-school fans alike. We’re very grateful for everyone who’s joined us on this trip, whether you’re rewatching or just tuning in for the first time.It’s clear that Adam and I are riding high on a wave of nostalgia...2025-04-161h 37
Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7A:13: Orac: A Race to Orac Plus THAT Cliffhanger Ending!Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7!We’re wrapping up Series A of Blake 7 with a bang in this episode, and it’s all about the finale, “Orac.” Can you believe we made it here? It feels like we were getting our feet wet just yesterday in the wild universe of Blake's 7.This episode had it all: intrigue, suspense, and a touch of emotional depth. As Blake and his crew race against time to prevent Servalan and Travis from getting their hands on Orac, we delve into a narrative that balances action wit...2025-04-091h 27
Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7A:12: Deliverance: Space Pirates and Avon Goes God Mode (Sort Of)Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7!We’re looking at the penultimate episode of Series A, and does it deliver?Avon gets a chance to strut his stuff as “Lord Avon,” and let’s just say, he doesn’t shy away from the spotlight—much to Villa's amusement. Meanwhile, Servalan and Travis are cooking up a devious plan to snag Orac, and the tension is palpable as they plot in the shadows.As we've often found with every episode so far, the performances are what make this series shine, even when the...2025-04-021h 25
Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7A:11: Bounty: A Stubborn Sarkoff and Has Jenna Betrayed the Crew?Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7!It’s a bittersweet moment because we’re almost at the finish line of Series A, and while we're looking forward to seeing how things wrap up, we're also a bit sad to see it go.Anyway, this week, we’re following Blake and Callie on a mission to rescue President Sarkoff, who’s been kept in a cosy little prison while chaos brews on his home planet of Lindor. But as always, things aren’t straightforward, as there's trouble with bounty hunters looking to cash in on t...2025-03-261h 07
Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7A:10: Breakdown: Has Gan Reached his Limit?!Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7!This week's episode centres on Gan, whose limiter malfunctions, putting him in a precarious situation that requires immediate neurosurgery. It’s a departure from the usual Federation versus Blake narrative, focusing instead on character dynamics and the tensions within the crew.We break down the performances, particularly Paul Darrow’s Avon (again!), who is as charmingly unpredictable as ever. While some might label this as a slower episode, we find plenty to love in the character moments and the underlying themes.We're teleporting out fo...2025-03-191h 25
Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7Welcome to Federation Strike - A Journey Through Blake's 7 - What to ExpectIf you’re a die-hard Blake’s 7 fan or just setting foot aboard the Liberator for the first time, Federation Strike is your perfect companion through this cult sci-fi classic. Every week, Garry and Adam take a deep dive into each episode—breaking down the stories, the characters, and even the gloriously wobbly special effects (which, let’s be honest, are half the charm).We’re tackling the series from Series A, Episode 1 The Way Back through to the show's legendary finale, complete with episode reviews, rankings, and deep-dive discussions. But that’s not all—expect special bonus episodes...2025-03-1802 min
Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7A:09: Project Avalon: More Disappointment for Travis!Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7!Project Avalon brings Blake and his crew back into the thick of action against the Federation. In this episode, we dive into a plot full of twists, where Blake's mission to rescue a rebel leader goes awry, leading to some surprises and a bit of espionage. As usual, the performances shine, especially from Gareth Thomas as Blake, who navigates through the chaos with his usual charm and determination.We also see some classic interactions between Travis and Servalan, which highlight the tension and stakes within th...2025-03-121h 20
Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7A:08: Duel: Blake and Travis Go Head-to-Head!Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7!Diving into "Duel," we're exploring the intense showdown between Blake and Travis that takes this episode to another level. While the plot itself is pretty straightforward, it does a great job of highlighting the contrasting natures of our main characters. Blake's protective instincts clash with Travis's ruthless pursuit, showing us that even in the face of danger, there's depth to their motivations.We also delve into the absence of Dudley Simpson's iconic music, which leaves the episode feeling a bit off for us.Ov...2025-03-051h 19
Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7A:07 Mission to Destiny: A Good Ol' Who DunnitTeleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7!A good ol' Cluedo-esque murder mystery awaits us this week as Blake and the crew check out a seemingly quiet freighter, the Omega, with the crew all unconscious. When they awake, however, everything is not as it seems when Blake learns of their valuable cargo, which must be delivered to the planet Destiny before it's too late.With plenty of suspense and great supporting cast performances, does this one keep up the momentum and intrigue that we've loved through Series A so far? Listen now to...2025-02-261h 08
Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7A:06 Seek-Locate-Destroy: The Federation Brings in the Big GunTeleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7!This week's review is for "Seek-Locate-Destroy" and one that many Blake's 7 fans have told Garry to look forward to. We get some serious action and tension as Blake and his crew run into old rival Space Commander Travis, who's been given orders to take Blake down. We get to see the Federation's reaction to Blake's antics and how they're plotting against him, which adds a whole new layer to the story. The performances are top-notch, especially from the newcomers Servalan and Travis, who bring a captivating presence to...2025-02-191h 22
Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7A:05 The Web: Tangled Trouble for the CrewTeleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7!Our crew finds themselves caught in a sticky situation—literally—when the Liberator becomes ensnared in creepy cosmic webbing. This episode features some wild characters, like the genetically engineered Lost and their quirky little minions, the Decimas. But does the detour from the main story impact the narrative flow through this first series so far?We're teleporting out for now! Thanks for listening and don't forget to follow and subscribe on your preferred podcast app so you never miss an episode.You can also j...2025-02-121h 13
Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7A:04 Time Squad: Blake's First Strike!Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7!Ready to dive into the fourth episode of our Blake's 7 journey and Series A? This week, we're tackling "Time Squad" and Blake making his first strike against the Federation. We’ve got our crew splitting up, with Blake, Avon, and Villa heading to the planet Saurian Major while Jenna and Gan handle some mysterious frozen folks on board an ominous floating capsule.As we wrap up, we can’t help but wonder how the introduction of Cally will shake things up for the crew in future...2025-02-051h 10
Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7A:03 Cygnus Alpha: Religion, Control and Brian Blessed ShoutingTeleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7!Join us for our review of Episode 3 "Cygnus Alpha." This episode takes a darker turn, exploring themes of control and suppression as Blake and his crew confront a menacing religious group led by the charismatic Vargas, played by the legendary Brian Blessed.As Blake attempts to rescue prisoners from a harsh penal planet, we witness the tension between him and Avon, who is more interested in riches than rebellion. Jenna's character shines as she navigates the conflict between loyalty to Blake and the temptations presented by...2025-01-291h 44
Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7A:02 Space Fall: Does Blake's Mutiny End in Success?Teleporting in—welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7!The second episode of Blake's 7, "Space Fall," marks a significant development in the series' narrative arc, diving deeper into the dynamics of its characters and the unfolding plot. The episode picks up immediately after the events of the pilot, "The Way Back," as Blake and his newly formed band of convicts find themselves aboard the prison ship London en route to Cygnus Alpha.We loved dissecting this episode, highlighting the contrasting personalities within the group, particularly between Blake, Avon, Jenna and the ship's crew, particularly Ra...2025-01-201h 20
Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7A:01 The Way Back: It Begins! Our Journey into Blake's 7Fellow rebels, welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7!The inaugural episode of Federation Strike embarks on an exciting journey through the classic sci-fi series Blake's 7, hosted by Garry and Adam. We dive deep into the first episode, 'The Way Back,' which introduces listeners to the dystopian world dominated by the Federation. We're discussing the strong emotional weight of this opening episode, focusing on the character of Rog Blake, a former resistance leader who awakens from a drug-induced stupor only to find himself framed for crimes he did not commit.This opening episode...2025-01-201h 27