Blake's 7: The Mutoid Podcast

Something that looks very much like a trap turns out to be... a trap. Who knew? Answer: Avon and Cally. Is Blake out of his mind or is the Epoch of True Freedom (TM) really being heralded? Who could possibly defeat Le Grand in a staring competition? Will there ever be an adequate excuse for this...? And was the episode a welcome blast from the past for Jim and Martin or would the

Avon meets an old enemy while the series returns to an old plot device. The episode, unpredictably called Countdown, throws up some intriguing health and safety issues. How close should you stand to a firing rocket engine? Is it wise to submerge your electronic bracelets? And should you pop your tool into an explosive device? Did Jim and Martin feel in safe hands with the episode

It's a case of unhappy families this time as Travis blackmails Ushton's brother's wayward son into visiting his uncle and his cousin/former squeeze (don't ask). Where did Vila's trust issues go? What occurred back on Exbar between the (variably) youthful Blake and Inga? What the flipping crikey has happened to the Mutoids?! And were Jim and Martin captivated by the episode or were

With friends like Tynus, does Avon really need any enemies? But the entomological artist can be of use to our unemotional anti-hero as those pesky Federation codes won't crack themselves. Throw in a over-lively cadaver, an ancient virus and some outrageous outfits and our regulars are struggling to stay alive and keep a straight face. But did Jim and Martin find this episode to b

It's time for Servalan to wash that man right out of her short hair but will Travis go quietly? Or will he get all shouty in a courtroom. [You've probably guessed which.] Meanwhile, Blake is down and unsafe on a lively planet with a friendly infestation and Avon is safely up in space, monitoring proceedings with amusement/concern*. [*Delete as applicable] But did Jim and Martin fi

And then there were 6. No spoilers here but a big character who was a bit limited and prone to the odd Breakdown has gone the way of his "woman". But whose fault was it? Who is Ronald Travis? What's that on Servalan's head (and dress come to that)? And did Jim and Martin thrive on Pressure Point or did they crack? Listen to find out! 00:00 Intro and context 06:30 A walkthrough of

In this episode our intrepid but knackered travellers try to find some peace on a remote planet. Needless to say they don't get it but they do get racked, dirty and blow-piped and encounter a puppet, his masters and, worst of all, some white blokes with dreads. But did Jim and Martin find their horizons broadened or was it all too much like hard work? Listen to find out! 00:00 In

This time our heroes and villains duke it out over a weapon of delayed destruction, IMIPAK. It's a case of Chekhov's Induced Molecular Instability Projector and Key but who will get zapped and who will be told when to die? And did Weapon blow Jim and Martin away or was it like a peashooter off a rhino's back? Listen to find out! 00:00 Intro and context 06:07 A walkthrough of the e

Blake and crew enter the murky world of the Terra Nostra. Yes, this is Shadow in which Blake is mugged off, Avon is cheesed off and Vila is sucked into a world of hedonism. But did Shadow give Jim and Martin an exhilarating high or a depressing low. Listen to find out! 00:00 Intro and context 05:23 A walkthrough of the episode 56:00 A review of the episode 1:56:57 Summing up and s

Blake and crew find that twoking doesn't pay when the original owners of the Liberator catch up with them, waving their Space V5 at them. Our heroes fall out with the ship, the Altas fall for Orac's ruse and a gimp falls from a great height. But did Jim and Martin fall in love with Redemption? 00:00 Intro and context 06:31 A walkthrough of the episode 57:03 A review of the episode