Retrogram #8160: Blake’s 7 – A User’s Guide

1978-1981: With Britbox (and Forces TV in the UK) bringing Blake’s 7 back to everyone’s screens, Retrogram presents a unique, “focus episode” to provide the show’s historical context, its literary and pop culture inspirations, its influence on what came after it, and an even-handed look at the pros and cons of the show…all without spoiling all of the show’s big surprises (and they are legion).  Also, find out which Babylon 5 regular cast member had a role in a Terry Nation project!  (47:38) Content warning: brief plot-relevant mention of sexual assault, assault on minors Right-click here and “save as” to download the podcast so you can listen during the ride to Cygnus Alpha. Links: Feel free to help support the show at Patreon or Ko-Fi! September 1975 in theLogBook’s History Timeline January 1978 in theLogBook’s History Timeline Blake’s 7 in the LogBook episode guides Music by Jahzzar Blake’s 7 at Big Finish Productions theLogBook’s Redbubble Store If you like Retrogram, you’ll also enjoy Earl’s books in theLogBook.com Store. Music (in order): “Great Dark Spot” by Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA from the album Galaxy “Retour” by Jahzzar from the album Ashes

An episode of the Retrogram – theLogBook.com podcast, hosted by Earl Green, titled "Retrogram #8160: Blake’s 7 – A User’s Guide" was published on August 23, 2021.

August 23, 2021 · Retrogram – theLogBook.com

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1978-1981: With Britbox (and Forces TV in the UK) bringing Blake’s 7 back to everyone’s screens, Retrogram presents a unique, “focus episode” to provide the show’s historical context, its literary and pop culture inspirations, its influence on what came after it, and an even-handed look at the pros and cons of the show…all without spoiling all of the show’s big surprises (and they are legion).  Also, find out which Babylon 5 regular cast member had a role in a Terry Nation project!  (47:38) Content warning: brief plot-relevant mention of sexual assault, assault on minors Right-click here and “save as” to download the podcast so you can listen during the ride to Cygnus Alpha. Links: Feel free to help support the show at Patreon or Ko-Fi! September 1975 in theLogBook’s History Timeline January 1978 in theLogBook’s History Timeline Blake’s 7 in the LogBook episode guides Music by Jahzzar Blake’s 7 at Big Finish Productions theLogBook’s Redbubble Store If you like Retrogram, you’ll also enjoy Earl’s books in theLogBook.com Store. Music (in order): “Great Dark Spot” by Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA from the album Galaxy “Retour” by Jahzzar from the album Ashes

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