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For the sci-fi lovers on the forum
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/drama/progpages/blakes7.shtml

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The complete 4 seasons of Blakes7 on releases4u http://www.releases4u.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=878 You might need to register.

Back then my favorite serie!

In January 1978, the BBC launched a new TV science fiction series, capitalising on Star Wars fever that was gripping the nation. Created by writer Terry Nation the chap who invented the Daleks for Doctor Who this TV show was aimed at a more grown-up audience, dealing with the potentially controversial subjects of brainwashing, terrorism and rebellion against a corrupt government. The programme was called Blakes 7 and it became an instant hit.

During the course of the four years and 52 episodes, Blake?s colleagues would be joined by new members and suffer several tragic losses. Hyper-intelligent computer (and goldfish tank lookalike) Orac, weapons expert Dayna, ex-Federation officer Tarrant and gunslinger Soolin would all join the crew. However Gan and Cally were both killed in action, and at the end of the second series both Jenna and Blake went missing. Avon then took over command of the Liberator and pitted his wits against the Federation ? most notably against the President, Supreme Commander Servalan. Played to perfection by Jacqueline Pearce, Servalan would regularly appear to threaten the freedom fighters with a combination of chilling brutality and high-camp frocks.
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Heyyyyy!!! I loved that series.

There were some really scary episodes back then (I was a kid) - I remember running to bed after watching it, afraid of the dark!

I was able to see some episodes again a few years ago, and found it to be very "slow" - but maybe I just catch a few of the "bad" episodes. I'll give it another try when I have the time.

Just a few months ago I rewatched the entire Space 1999 series, and it was still quite entertaining. :)
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Haha I have the exact same experience, I as watching as a kid as well and it was great!
And specially all the gadgets and scfi things, back then it was hi-tech. Now a days you can laugh about it. But this series kicked me in to computers and tech!
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