B01: Redemption: The Liberator Fights Back

About this episode

The hosts discuss the first episode of Series B of Blake's 7, titled 'Redemption', and the challenges faced by Blake and the crew.

Teleporting in... welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! Hello, Blake's 7 fans, and welcome to the first episode of a new season! We're back with new Blu-rays of Series B and ready to talk all things B7. Thank you to all who listened to our first season and for letting us know how much you enjoyed it. Another thank you to those of you who have either not watched Blake's 7 before or haven't in years, and our podcast inspired you to start watching, we love that. We're now at the beginning of Series B and the first episode - Redemption. Blake and the crew are worried about the fate of the Liberator and, by extension, their own lives, as Orac has served up a troubling prediction. Listen now for our thoughts as we begin our journey into Series B. 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 join the conversation and stay updated by following us on Twitter/X and Bluesky . We'd love to hear your thoughts and theories! Join us next time as we continue our journey through the universe of Blake’s 7.

People in this episode

Hosts: Garry Aylott, Adam Charlton

Topics covered

• Blake's 7
• Series B
• Redemption
• teleportation
• Orac
• Liberator
• fan discussion

Keywords

• Blake's 7
• Redemption
• Series B
• Liberator
• Orac
• science fiction
• podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Blake's 7, Series B, Redemption

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