Space Fall: A Blake's 7 Podcast
Two fans have a look at each episode of Blake's 7, in order, discussing what we love about it, but also going into more depth about the stories and characters. We'll also be looking at the guests stars, and including some fun segments such as "look, it was the 1970s", "what cool lines did Chris Boucher write for Avon this week?", and "player of the week"!
Episodes
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
"The Planet Obsidian offers the Liberator's crew allies and a safe base, but has a deadly secret."
Synopsis from The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney) Television Guide, 15 June 1980
Join us for a discussion of the third episode of Blakes 7 Series C, first broadcast January 21 1980.
(First screened in Australia on Friday, 20 June 1980 at 7:30pm)
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
The Liberator crew are becoming a symbol of resistance for
malcontents, so Federation Supreme Commander Servalan appoints Space
Commander Travis - an old enemy of Blake's - to deal with the problem.
Join us for a discussion of the 6th episode of Blakes 7, first
broadcast on February 6th 1978.
(First screened in Australia on Friday, April 27, 1979 at 8:15pm.)
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Cally, acting an outside influence, sabotages the Liberator and directs the ship to a mysterious planet in an uncharted system.Here, the ship is trapped by what could be one of her race...
Join us for a discussion on the fifth episode of Blake's 7, first broadcast on January 30, 1978.(First shown in Australia on April 20th, 1979)
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
"As Avon and Vila fight for survival, it is not always easy to tell friend from foe."
Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne) Green Guide, 12 June 1980.
Join us for a discussion of the second episode of Blakes 7 Series C, first broadcast January 14 1980.
(First screened in Australia on Friday, 13 June 1980 at 7:30pm)
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
"In a desperate attempt to delay the invading aliens, Blake sacrifices the Liberator and the crew prepare to abandon the crippled ship."
Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne) Green Guide, 05 June 1980.
Join us for a discussion of the opening episode of Blakes 7 Series C, first broadcast on 07 January 1980.
(First screened in Australia on Friday, 06 June 1980 at 7:30pm)
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Join us for a look back at Series B as we discuss our thoughts on the season as a whole and the development of the characters and story; look forward into Series C, plus give our choices for Top and Bottom 3 episodes and catch up on some listener e-mails.
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
"Blake's search for Star One, the secret Federation control centre, takes him to the edge of the galaxy, and humanity to the edge of annihilation."
Synopsis from The Canberra Times (Canberra) 30 May 1980.
We're (finally) back from our extended break to continue our journey through Blakes 7!
Join us for a discussion of the thirteenth and final episode of Series B, first broadcast 03 April 1979.
(First screened in Australia on Friday, 30 May 1980 at 7:30pm)
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
One of the tribal chiefs on the planet Goth unknowingly holds the secret to Star One. Blake's problem is to stay alive while he discovers which one.”
Synopsis from The Canberra Times (Canberra), 23 May 1980.
Join us for a discussion of the 12th episode of Blakes 7 Series 2, first broadcast on March 27th, 1979.
(First shown in Australia on Friday, May 23rd 1980 at 7:30pm)
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
“Searching for the man who has the secret of Star One, Blake comes to Freedom City, which has a rich casino and a large mortuary.”
Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne), 15 May 1980.
Join us for a discussion of the 11th episode of Blakes 7 Series 2, first broadcast on March 20th, 1979.
(First shown in Australia on Friday, May 16th 1980 at 7:30pm)
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
“A mysterious telepathic signal reminds Blake of his torture and trial, and under its influence he changes the course of the Liberator.”
Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne), 08 May 1980.
Join us for a discussion of the 10th episode of Blakes 7 Series 2, first broadcast on March 13th, 1979.
(First shown in Australia on Friday, May 9th 1980 at 7:30pm)
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