About this episode

The hosts reflect on their journey through Series A of Blake's 7, discussing character growth and favorite episodes while expressing excitement for the next series.

Teleporting 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 and excitement in this episode. We reflect on how we got here, from the very first episode to the last, thanking everyone who’s tuned in along the way. It’s been a journey of rediscovery for me, especially since I’d previously struggled with the show. Now, I’m all in! We chat about our favorite episodes, with 'Seek Locate Destroy' stealing the spotlight for its thrilling narrative and incredible character development. The tension between Blake and Avon is palpable, and I can’t help but love how their dynamic evolves over time. Adam brings up how Travis and Servalan are a dream team of villainy, and we can’t wait to see how their stories unfold in Series B. We also take a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Garry Aylott, Adam Charlton

Guest: Chris Thompson

Topics covered

• Series A wrap-up
• character development
• nostalgia
• villain dynamics
• remastering

Keywords

• Blake's 7
• Series A
• character growth
• Seek Locate Destroy
• Travis
• Servalan
• nostalgia
• remastering

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Blake's 7, Seek Locate Destroy

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• B03: Weapon: The Hunt for IMIPAK Is On and Our First Look at Travis 2.0 · April 15, 2026 · 1h 25m
• B02: Shadow: Blake's 7 Goes Dark in First Non-Terry Nation Script · April 8, 2026 · 58 min
• B01: Redemption: The Liberator Fights Back · April 8, 2026 · 1h 28m
• The Blake's 7 Reboot: The Details and Our Hot Takes! · January 28, 2026 · 1h 11m
• Restoring Blake's 7 with Paul Vanezis · April 30, 2025 · 2h 1m

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