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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

RIP Michael Keating who brought so much life to #Blakes7 through his portrayal of Vila Restal. We profiled him when we covered City at the Edge of the World. directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde... #MichaelKeating

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Paul Darrow (Avon in #Blakes7) isn’t the only British sci-fi icon to turn up in 1975’s The Legend of Robin Hood. www.boldoutlaw.com/robspot/lege... #RobinHood

Paul Darrow’s Sheriff of Nottingham at the chess board

Darrow’s Sheriff of Nottingham looks insane

Prince John (David Dixon) and the Sheriff (Paul Darrow) at the sauna

Eleanor of Aquitaine cradles Prince John (David Dixon)

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

All this talk about #TheDeathofRobinHood … our podcast took a look at the 90s TV classic Robin of Sherwood. blakes7.libsyn.com/straight-out... Four episodes released and one more to come #RobinHood #RobinofSherwood #TV

Straight Outta Huntingdon covering the third series episode Adam Bell

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Thanks for listening! Really hope you enjoy our looks at Series B of #Blakes7. We’re looking forward to the BluRay next month.

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

RIP Tony Caunter (Sept. 22, 1937 - Oct. 13, 2025). Ensor Jr. in #Blakes7. Friar Tuck in The Legend of Robin Hood. We profiled him when we covered Deliverance. blakes7.libsyn.com/episode-12-d... (profile at 1:22:40) #TonyCaunter #RIPTonyCaunter

Tony Caunter as Friar Tuck with Martin Potter’s Robin Hood

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Mrs. Peel, Servalan is needed… How does one combine #Blakes7, #RobinHood and #TheAvengers? Well, you need … A Sense of History. Spotlight: www.boldoutlaw.com/robspot/aven... #classicTV Special shout-out to the incomparable Jacqueline Pearce.

Mrs. Peel as Robin Hood checks out Steed’s droopy sword

DuBoys and Mrs. Peel - competing Robin Hoods

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Thinking about that kinder, gentler Federation on #StarTrekDay and that time we turned our attention from #Blakes7 to #StarTrekTNG #StarTrek

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

I did mention #Blakes7 in the last class. Halfway done and still telling myself the next week will take up less time.

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

In case you are wondering, the delay on episodes is totally my (Allen’s) fault. Sorry.

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

And as one of our hosts is teaching the class, you can be sure #Blakes7 will be represented too. #Firefly #Browncoats After all, both shows adapt The Magnificent Seven line as “I was aiming for his head”.

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Google’s AI is no Orac. I will tell you that. #Blakes7. Paul Darrow played recurring character Ravina? Miss one episode and you are demoted to recurring character and they get your name wrong?

Google’s AI say Brian Blessed appeared in The London episode and Colin Baker was in Terminal

AI says Paul Darrow played Ravina in Blake’s 7

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Want Blake’s 7 back on US Britbox? This is the link to request shows. help.britbox.com/hc/en-us/req... We also reached across the stars to ask for some Star Cops. But it won’t be easy. #Blakes7 #StarCops #Britbox

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Submit a request – BritBox

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Gareth Thomas: Feb. 12, 1945 - April 13, 2016. Among his many superb performances was Roj Blake on #Blakes7. We profiled him when we covered Star One, his last regular episode. blakes7.libsyn.com/26-straight-... His performance elevated the role of Blake.

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

So, it seems #Blakes7 has left the US version of #Britbox. Has the Federation got control of the channel?

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

The positive buzz around Hooklight has encouraged at least one member of our podcast to buy it. Glad I have only seen the buzz and not any spoilers.

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

The scarier thing is just how so much of the audio drama that seems relevant to 2025 is present in the 1980s original. A testament to the genius of Kenneth Johnson and of @jonnymorris.bsky.social and @bigfinish.bsky.social for a first class adaptation.

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Happy #FirstContactDay! That time we turned our attention from the dystopian Federation of #blakes7 to the utopian Federation of #StarTrek.

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

And so it should be. The new UK version of V is brilliant and captures the soul of the original.

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Thanks. Fun fact: a certain two-word phrase repeated in the podcast has a tangental connection to #DoctorWho creator Sydney Newman - through a TV show he worked on before coming to the UK.

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

What’’s the connection between the ##Blakes7 episode Traitor, Peter O’Toole, French circus performers, Pink Floyd and #RobinHood. Learn more in the latest episode of Straight Outta the Federation. www.thehuntresspodcast.com/2025/04/43-s...

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#43 Straight Outta the Federation: Traitor

Avon takes a pro-active stance by investigating the burgeoning reach of the Federation's ability to colonize planets that use to have a rep...

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Robin Hood: Bold Outlaw @boldoutlaw.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

A great look at @bigfinish.bsky.social’s wonderful audio adaptation / updating of V. #audiodrama #scifi

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Peter Anghelides @anghelides.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

#InternationalWomensDay #Blakes7 Directors Mary Ridge, Fiona Cumming, Vivienne Cozens; writer Tanith Lee; production designer Sally Hulke; costume designers June Hudson, Barbara Lane, Barbara Kidd, and Dee Robson.

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Mab in London ✨ @mab-astra.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Happy Space Mardi Gras to those who celebrate. Remember to wear your festive head gear, as long as it is of the period!

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

One of our crew has some thoughts on other explorations of sci-fi fascism.

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Brendan Jones @retrobrendo.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Our final Series Survey is now available too! Please check it out, share far and wide! Voting closes in two weeks. Don't forget the second page! forms.gle/t68zUNkK4fWK...

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Maximum Power: Blake's 7 Series D Survey

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Happy 91st birthday to actor, MBE and international treasure Tom Baker - famous for playing the Fourth Doctor in #DoctorWho. And two days shy of the 48th anniversary of this scene written by #Blakes7 script editor Chris Boucher. youtu.be/uqpq9tP14PA?... Sadly, still relevant.

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Doctor Who - The Face of Evil - Tom Baker tells us a universal truth

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Happy 47th anniversary to #Blakes7. Which premiered on Jan. 2, 1978. Catch our coverage on Straight Outta the Federation. blakes7.libsyn.com I think we’re a bit more positive than some who talk about Roj Blake and his … friends?… allies?

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a woman is talking about a man being backed by a handful of criminals

ALT: a woman is talking about a man being backed by a handful of criminals

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Some #spoilers as @siskoid.bsky.social comes to the end of his #Blakes7 journey. Although there’s always Afterlife, Lucifer and Invictus.

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

What good is sitting alone in her room,? Come see the Klute play.

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

I think the first episode is a stellar piece of television, as are many that followed. But that first episode is properly Orwellian, and I love the idea of Blake being introduced to the fact that he used to be a great rebel leader. It's a dark spin of the Hero's Journey discovering your destiny.

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Space Commander Travis might have been a bit more decorative than Darth Vader but the eye patch was certainly cheaper.

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

And then just a few days later on January 2, 1978 - Terry Nation, David Maloney showed British audiences how to do outer space rebels on a somewhat smaller budget.

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Congrats, Andrew! And thanks for contributing to our podcast.

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Straight Outta the Federation - A Blake’s 7 Podcast @sofederation.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

One of my favourite versions of the masterful story by Charles Dickens

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