Blakes7 October 2001

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Fwd: Re: [B7L] Top ten stories
by Sally Manton 19 Oct '01

19 Oct '01

Natasa wrote: < Say, Jenna and Inga, Gan and Servalan, Dayna and Vargas,> Blake and Tyce :-) <I bet Sally would like a cave with Avon and Jarriere> Heavens, I can't really imagine who'd be *less* enamoured of the Great Outdoor Indoors ... though I know who'd complain more, ohhhh yes. They're neither of them nature people. Anyway, as anyone on FC will confirm, I'm already busily trapping them together on the dreamship instead. A *much* more comfortable battleground. What *I'd* like to see is a touch of naturalistic realism in the 'cave' stories: I recall very few nasty, dark, damp, musty and evil-smelling caves already inhabited by EEEK-y local bugs and remarkable disgusting other fauna. Or alternately, have Our Heroes 'trapped and alone' in a screamingly fake nature-theme park, where the caves come heated, discretely lit and with decoratively designed faux-waterfalls and carefully landscaped (and all Astroturfed) wilderness ... (and Avon still finds things to complain about, of course). Back to real stories, though ... < Oh, I wasn't looking for serious critical approach, just a recommendation by more experienced readers than myself. Any stories you've most enjoyed reading.> <grin> a non A-B Top ten? From moi? Do I even have one? Short answer, I thought about it, and no. My favourites are all either in that Little List, or would have been had they appeared in time :-). Thinking more about it, most of the stories that I really liked for other reasons are also rich in *that* aspect as well; hey, I'm a character junkie, I go first and foremost for character stuff and these two are the richest source of it. And if it's not Avon and Blake, it's Avon *or* Blake. So sue me :-) But a few I've liked that weren't on My Two Favourite Topics (gen only): 'Doppelganger', by Susan Lovett (The Road to Hell) No it's not cheating (well, not much). The clone is a person in his own right, it's got Rashel, and the depictions of the Scorpio crew are terrific (I especially liked her Tarrant). 'Aftermath', 'Timeslip' and 'Nightmare' from Avon 1: Late S2 AU (quite literally) centred on Vila. 'Under the Influence' by Una McCormick (Star Four). (Oops, that's Blake. But I *like* it). 'The Gilbert and Servalan Songbook' by Chris Blenkarn. 'Diary of a Rebel Somebody' by Chris Blenkarn (Pressure Point) 'The Quibell Abduction' by Lilian Shepherd, is good *if* you like Cally. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

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Discussion Forum
by Steve Rogerson 19 Oct '01

19 Oct '01

I'd just like to recommend to anyone who hasn't found it yet, the new Blake's 7 discussion forum at: http://www.blakes-7.uklinux.net/phpBB/ It's part of Louise and Simon's site. -- cheers Steve Rogerson http://homepages.poptel.org.uk/steve.rogerson Redemption 03, 21-23 February 2003, Ashford, Kent Celebrating 25 years of Blake's 7 and 10 years of Babylon 5 http://www.smof.com/redemption

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testing
by Pherber＠aol.com 19 Oct '01

19 Oct '01

Greetings - just testing to see if AOL support lied to me again... :-) Nina

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Sinofar and Giroc
by jacquispeel＠netscape.net 18 Oct '01

18 Oct '01

In 'Duel' Sinofar tells Travis not to return but nothing similar is said to Blake - does this mean that Blake is free to return? What would happen if the two (or several) people transported down to the planet did come to a 'compromise of sorts'? (Though having 'no solution being reached' for either pair of participants is one of the strong points of B7.) Would Sinofar and Giroc be able to leave their haunting place? (Presumably the planet was so polluted by the weapons used/so much of the available resources were used in the wars that the Federation/other visitors would not be able to make use of it.) Jacqui __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/

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CD review: Dalek Empire 1
by Julia Jones 17 Oct '01

17 Oct '01

Dalek Empire 1 Invasion of the Daleks I'll note first that while this story is set in the Dr Who universe, it does not feature Dr Who himself. It's a look at what was going on elsewhere, and other people's battles against the Daleks. The CD is part 1 of a four part serial. I gather from Judith's comments that there are prequels as well, which I'm glad to hear because I kept getting the feeling that I didn't have some of the background information. There was enough in the CD to keep me going, but I sometimes felt as if I'd come in on the second episode. That aside, I enjoyed this CD, and am looking forward to the rest of the story. The CD is about 70 minutes long, nearly as long as three of the TV episodes with the credits and teasers removed, and this gives time to build up the plot without having to put in a cliff-hanger. While I've thoroughly enjoyed the Big Finish CDs that used the "25 minute and cliff-hanger" episode structure, the longer format seems more appropriate where we don't have the familiar cast, and need to be introduced to all of the characters as well as the plot. Excellent cast, and a script written by someone who knows how to write for audio. Good solid plot, using scenes that don't have too many characters to easily follow by voice alone, and with clear changes from one scene to the next. This might not seem worthy of comment, but I only managed to get halfway through _The Sevenfold Crown_ before giving up and reading a new fanzine instead... It's a nicely complex story, tackling the issues of how to behave during and after invasion. This CD sets the scene for a look at whether it's better to die and deprive the enemy of your labour, or to collaborate with the occupiers in the hope of being able to fight back later. I'm looking forward to seeing how this is developed in the next CD. There are also some good observations about how one can unwittingly help the enemy. One of the things I particularly liked was the characterisation of the Daleks. This is a hive society with a rigid hierarchy, but it is still made up of individuals rather than mindless drones. There is also an intelligent explanation of why the Daleks have enslaved the human population of the planet instead of simply wiping them out. And then, of course, there's the reason I bought the CD. Gareth Thomas plays Kalendorf, a man injured during the invasion and taken for slave labour. He turns out to be more than he seems. Excellently played. And being the low sort of person I am, I *thoroughly* enjoyed the line "Hold me", said to the female lead <grin>. If the rest of the set holds up to the promise of the first CD, then I can recommend this series. -- Julia Jones "Science is not about building a body of known 'facts'. It is a method for asking awkward questions and subjecting them to a reality-check, thus avoiding the human tendency to believe whatever makes us feel good." - The Science of Discworld

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B7 loot? and D&U
by Mac4781＠aol.com 17 Oct '01

17 Oct '01

The following information is from the most recent Horizon Newsflash "SALLY KNYVETTE - this Saturday Join Sally and other well known actresses (eg. Julie Peasgood, Karen Drury, Polly Hemingway & many more) at the ACTRESSES ATTIC SALE this Saturday 20th October from 11am - 3pm. A fund raising event at The Arc at Meadows Hall, Church Road, Richmond, Surrey where the actresses are selling "Bric a Brac, Antiques, Bargains & Treasures Galore!!" - entrance fee 50p. Sally has asked us to spread the word and hopes many of you will be able to come along - she may even find a silver Blake's 7 boot to offer for sale..." Betty recently review Down and Unsafe 7. In case anyone is looking to buy a copy, Horizon is the designated agent for Kathy's zines. They are offering all issues of D&U (1-8) and also the first two Seventh Sectors (single-story zines). Check their website for prices and ordering details. Carol

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RE: [B7L] Re: Blakes7 digest, Vol 1 #673 - 11 msgs
by jacquispeel＠netscape.net 16 Oct '01

16 Oct '01

Helen Krummenacker <avona(a)jps.net> wrote: >> "There was a young sailor from Ithaca >> Who found leaving Troy was quite trickia >> He sailed for ten years >> In very slow gears >> Till his whining made Olympus quite sickia. >> >> "Let me read you the next three thousand verses- >> >> Avon: AAAAGGGGHHHH!!!!! >> >> Ellynne >> >Ellynne-- you are a Black Widowers fan aren't you!? > > I Asimov I Presume? (borrowing the joke along those lines 'What is your full name Dr Presume? Dr Livingstone I Presume) Jacqui __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/

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Re: [B7L] Detectives and B7
by Sally Manton 16 Oct '01

16 Oct '01

Ellynne wrote: <Fortunately, by this point in our association, I had long since given up the hopeful delusion that any human beings (with the sole exception of myself) could maintain a strong enough link to reality in Blake's vicinity to ever give credit (or blame) where it was due.> Mmmm .. his is a hope*less* delusion, perhaps? Again, deepest thanks. And <Guest Character: It seems to me that you're getting out of the frying pan and into the fire. Avon: That at least will be a change of scenery.> is just *perfect* Avon, as is Stephen D's: <Avon: When I die, Blake, I will doubtless be consigned to that circle of hell which is reserved for murderers whilst you will be consigned to that much lower circle, reserved for those who have provoked others to commit murder.> *ouch!!!* _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

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Re: Blakes7 digest, Vol 1 #673 - 11 msgs
by Helen Krummenacker 16 Oct '01

16 Oct '01

> "There was a young sailor from Ithaca > Who found leaving Troy was quite trickia > He sailed for ten years > In very slow gears > Till his whining made Olympus quite sickia. > > "Let me read you the next three thousand verses- > > Avon: AAAAGGGGHHHH!!!!! > > Ellynne > Ellynne-- you are a Black Widowers fan aren't you!?

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Re: [B7L] Top Ten
by Alison Page 16 Oct '01

16 Oct '01

Oh. I thought there would be loads of comments on this on the list this morning - perhaps I'm too bright and early. Of course one is *scandalised* that B7 only got to number 6. Behind Thunderbirds for goodness sake. On the other hand, one is simply delighted to have the chance to admire Gareth, Paul, Jackie, Brian Spider, Og and Jarriere, all within seconds of each other. And one notes with approval that the commentators, for a wonder, seemed to vaguely have got the hang of what B7 was about. One finally notes that male cultural commentators like Kim Newman and Paul Morley seem to have cottoned on to the whole subtext thingy, and that clips were chosen accordingly. All in all I'll give it 8 out of 10, but then my expectations were rock bottom. Alison

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