Space Fall: A Blake’s 7 Podcast

Space Fall

Two fans have a look at each episode of Blake's 7, in order, discussing what we love about it, but also going into more depth about the stories and characters.

We'll also be looking at the guests stars, and including some fun segments such as "look, it was the 1980s", "what cool lines did Chris Boucher write for Avon this week?", and "player of the week"!

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#40
Friday · 1 hr 4 min
39 - Moloch
"The crew of the Liberator discover that the men of Sardos who possess the secret of almost limitless wealth and power do not control it." Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne) Green Guide, 31 July 1980 Join us for a discussion of the eleventh episode of Blakes 7 Series C, first broadcast 17 March 1980. (First screened in Australia on Friday, 01 August 1980 at 7:30pm)
#39
July 31 · 56 min
38 - Ultraworld
"The crew of the Liberator mistakenly believe that the strange artificial planet Ultraworld is lifeless." Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne) Green Guide, 15 July 1982. Join us for a discussion of the tenth episode of Blakes 7 Series C, first broadcast on March 10th, 1980. (First screened in Australia on Saturday, 17 July 1982 at 10:20pm (Sydney / Canberra); 11:20pm (Melbourne)) For those old enough to remember, the Crack-A-Joke book referenced in the episode is below.
#38
May 29 · 1 hr 5 min
37 - Sarcophagus
"The Liberator finds an alien ship, drifting and unmanned." Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne) Green Guide, 24 June 1982. Join us for a discussion of the ninth episode of Blakes 7 Series C, first broadcast 03 March 1980. (First screened in Australia on Saturday, 26 June 1982 at 9:45pm (Sydney/Canberra) / 11:45pm (Melbourne))
#37
April 24 · 1 hr 13 min
36 - Rumours of Death
“Avon returns to Earth in search of the Federation torturer who killed the woman he loved.” Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne) Green Guide, 24 July 1980. Join us for a discussion of the 8th episode of Blakes 7 Series 3, first broadcast on February 25th, 1980 (First shown in Australia on Friday, July 25th 1980 at 7:30pm)
#36
January 30 · 1 hr 5 min
35 - Children of Auron
"When a deadly disease strikes the planet Auron, Cally is summoned home to help her people. Avon suspects a trap." Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne) Green Guide, 17 July 1980. Join us for a discussion of the seventh episode of Blakes 7 Series C, first broadcast February 19th 1980. (First screened in Australia on Friday, 18 July 1980 at 7:30pm) We'll be back soon with 'Rumours of Death'!
#35
January 2 · 56 min
34 - City At The Edge Of The World
“In an ancient and deserted city on the planet Keezarn, Vila struggles to open a mysterious vault; the penalty for failure is death." Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne) Green Guide, 10 July 1980. Join us for a discussion of the sixth episode of Blakes 7 Series C, first broadcast February 11th 1980. (First screened in Australia on Friday, 11 July 1980 at 7:30pm) We'll be back around the end of the month with 'The Children of Auron'...
#34
Dec 5, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
33 - The Harvest of Kairos
"Generally entertaining British science fiction series about a Robin Hood band of rebels in space. Tonight, Servalan captures the Liberator and maroons the crew on the mysterious planet Kairos." Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne) 4th July 1980. Join us for a discussion of the fifth episode of Blakes 7 Series C, first broadcast February 4th 1980. (First screened in Australia on Friday, 4th July 1980 at 7:30pm) We will be back around Christmas to discuss 'The one with Colin Baker'... For those who want to check out the (slash) fiction piece mentioned during the episode, it can be found at: https://archiveofourown.org/works/797686/chapters/1502657#workskin (It is a firmly tongue-in-cheek piece (and really not that shocking), but it does have an adult disclaimer, so read on at your own risk...)
#33
Nov 14, 2025 · 57 min
32 - Dawn of the Gods
"The Liberator, being drawn mysteriously off course, seems as if it will be destroyed." Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne) Green Guide, Thursday 26 June 1980. We're back!! After a (too) long break, we're ready to continue our journey through Season 3 of Blake's 7! Join us for a discussion of the fourth episode of Blakes 7 Series C, first broadcast January 28 1980. (First screened in Australia on Friday, 27 June 1980 at 7:30pm) We will be back in a couple of weeks with The Harvest of Kairos...
#32
Dec 23, 2022 · 1 hr 15 min
31 - Volcano
"The Planet Obsidian offers the Liberator's crew allies and a safe base, but has a deadly secret." Synopsis from The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney) Television Guide, 15 June 1980 Join us for a discussion of the third episode of Blakes 7 Series C, first broadcast January 21 1980. (First screened in Australia on Friday, 20 June 1980 at 7:30pm)
S1 · E7
Dec 23, 2022 · 50 min
06 - Seek Locate Destroy
The Liberator crew are becoming a symbol of resistance for malcontents, so Federation Supreme Commander Servalan appoints Space Commander Travis - an old enemy of Blake's - to deal with the problem. Join us for a discussion of the 6th episode of Blakes 7, first broadcast on February 6th 1978. (First screened in Australia on Friday, April 27, 1979 at 8:15pm.)
#6
Dec 23, 2022 · 51 min
05 - The Web
Cally, acting an outside influence, sabotages the Liberator and directs the ship to a mysterious planet in an uncharted system. Here, the ship is trapped by what could be one of her race... Join us for a discussion on the fifth episode of Blake's 7, first broadcast on January 30, 1978. (First shown in Australia on April 20th, 1979)
S1 · E31
Oct 7, 2022 · 54 min
30 - Powerplay
"As Avon and Vila fight for survival, it is not always easy to tell friend from foe." Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne) Green Guide, 12 June 1980. Join us for a discussion of the second episode of Blakes 7 Series C, first broadcast January 14 1980. (First screened in Australia on Friday, 13 June 1980 at 7:30pm)
S1 · E30
Aug 31, 2022 · 54 min
29 - Aftermath
"In a desperate attempt to delay the invading aliens, Blake sacrifices the Liberator and the crew prepare to abandon the crippled ship." Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne) Green Guide, 05 June 1980. Join us for a discussion of the opening episode of Blakes 7 Series C, first broadcast on 07 January 1980. (First screened in Australia on Friday, 06 June 1980 at 7:30pm)
S1 · E29
Jun 17, 2022 · 1 hr 22 min
28 - Season B Special
Join us for a look back at Series B as we discuss our thoughts on the season as a whole and the development of the characters and story; look forward into Series C, plus give our choices for Top and Bottom 3 episodes and catch up on some listener e-mails.
Jan 23, 2022 · 56 min
27 - Star One
"Blake's search for Star One, the secret Federation control centre, takes him to the edge of the galaxy, and humanity to the edge of annihilation." Synopsis from The Canberra Times (Canberra) 30 May 1980. We're (finally) back from our extended break to continue our journey through Blakes 7! Join us for a discussion of the thirteenth and final episode of Series B, first broadcast 03 April 1979. (First screened in Australia on Friday, 30 May 1980 at 7:30pm)
Jun 11, 2020 · 52 min
26 - The Keeper
One of the tribal chiefs on the planet Goth unknowingly holds the secret to Star One. Blake's problem is to stay alive while he discovers which one.” Synopsis from The Canberra Times (Canberra), 23 May 1980. Join us for a discussion of the 12th episode of Blakes 7 Series 2, first broadcast on March 27th, 1979. (First shown in Australia on Friday, May 23rd 1980 at 7:30pm)
Apr 27, 2020 · 1 hr 5 min
25 - Gambit
“Searching for the man who has the secret of Star One, Blake comes to Freedom City, which has a rich casino and a large mortuary.” Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne), 15 May 1980. Join us for a discussion of the 11th episode of Blakes 7 Series 2, first broadcast on March 20th, 1979. (First shown in Australia on Friday, May 16th 1980 at 7:30pm)
Mar 20, 2020 · 1 hr 3 min
24 - Voice From The Past
“A mysterious telepathic signal reminds Blake of his torture and trial, and under its influence he changes the course of the Liberator.” Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne), 08 May 1980. Join us for a discussion of the 10th episode of Blakes 7 Series 2, first broadcast on March 13th, 1979. (First shown in Australia on Friday, May 9th 1980 at 7:30pm)
Feb 14, 2020 · 49 min
23 - Countdown
We're back for 2020! “An anti-Federation uprising on the planet Albion brings dire consequences for everyone, including Blake and his crew.” Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne), 01 May 1980. Join us for a discussion of the 9th episode of Blakes 7 Series 2, first broadcast on March 6th, 1979. (First shown in Australia on Friday, May 2nd 1980 at 7:30pm)
Oct 13, 2019 · 57 min
22 - Hostage
“Travis is now an outlaw from the Federation, but he is still determined to kill Blake, and on a derelict planet, he finds the means to do it.” Synopsis from The Age (Melbourne), 24 April 1980. Join us for a discussion of the 8th episode of Blakes 7 Series 2, first broadcast on Tuesday, February 27th, 1979. (First shown in Australia on Friday, April 25th 1980 at 7:30pm)

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