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 Rewatch Downunder Saturday 9th May B6 Trial
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-05-2026 10:59
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Starting at 7.30pm Downunder, 10.30am UK. B6 Trial The one where even Brian Croucher admitted he'd been 'a bit shouty'. Servalan makes good on her promise and tries to 'bury' Travis - legally. After marooning himself on a 'deserted' planet, Blake meets a lifeform that chooses self-sacrifice in order to protect its young. This is clearly something Blake doesn't understand, because it somehow galvanises him into another orgy of destruction. He attempts to destroy Federation Space Command and everyone in it, but ends up allowing Travis to escape with an agreement (unwritten, obviously) with the Supreme Commander. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 09-05-2026 08:41
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This will certainly be a trial to watch! |
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| Tyce |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:16
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Hi everyone, I hope you’re well. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:27
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And we're back...how's things with you, Upside-downers?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Tyce |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:28
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And we're back...how's things with you, Upside-downers? Yes, but I’m trying to get them up the right way. LOL, how are you? |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:31
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And we're back...how's things with you, Upside-downers? Yes, but I’m trying to get them up the right way. LOL, how are you? Fine, thanks. Trial, eh? Not one of Joe's favourites, by the sound of it. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:34
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Hi everyone. I hope you're all well. Don't know if I'm coming or going here. Which is a trial. I like this episode. Lots of cunning Chris Boucher word-smithing and I don't care if BC shouts at all.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:35
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Is it just you and me today, Tyce?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:36
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Is it just you and me today, Tyce? Er, hello. What's that line about chopped liver? Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Tyce |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:36
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Okay, so it’s five minutes past our starting time so I’m starting. I’m sure that made sense.. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:36
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Is it just you and me today, Tyce? And now I have to eat my words. Hello, Obsidian. I quite like Trial, too. Very Boucher-y. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:37
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Okay, so it’s five minutes past our starting time so I’m starting. I’m sure that made sense.. Hi Tyce. I've started too. All good? Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:38
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I like that Bercol gets pulled up. Fun.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:38
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Even plasma bolts can be beautiful, seen in the right light, and always get the job done.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:38
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Hello everyone! For avoidance of doubt, I think Trial is a great episode. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:41
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Hello everyone! For avoidance of doubt, I think Trial is a great episode. Thought you would. It does a lot with some very snappy lines. Having just made some 'Pawson' Earrings, named for John Pawson, minimalist architect/designer extraordinaire, I imagine he'd love these very pared-back sets. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:42
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Thai reminds me of any number of senior public servants being grilled in Senate Estimates. She's perfect.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:43
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Servalan had been keeping the Zircaster massacre in hand, just in case she needed to frame Travis. Note that nobody suggests that the Supreme Commander had anything to do with those orders he was following. She made sure there was no record of any connection she had to the affair.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Tyce |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:43
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Anyone for space salt and pepper shaker game? |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:43
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Servalan had been keeping the Zircaster massacre in hand, just in case she needed to frame Travis. Note that nobody suggests that the Supreme Commander had anything to do with those orders he was following. She made sure there was no record of any connection she had to the affair. Kept up one of her capacious sleeves. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:44
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Anyone for space salt and pepper shaker game? I keep looking for them as well, sans the silver tape, of course. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:45
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I can lend you some silver tape....
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:47
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Servalan had been keeping the Zircaster massacre in hand, just in case she needed to frame Travis. When Travis was introduced, we learn that he massacred hundreds on Oros/Auros. When Chris Boucher was asked why he didn't refer back to that massacre, he said he probably forgot. Or because Oros was "a bloody awful name". |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:47
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I can lend you some silver tape.... I think we have some, thanks. How else to decorate my anorak? Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Tyce |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:47
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I’ve finally bought the Blu Ray. I wonder what Zil‘s ‘children’ will look like. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:48
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That boggy place Zil calls home was probably quite smelly, and full of mosquitoes (or their equivalent).
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:50
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Servalan's make-up is very schmick this week + I like the military-style outfit which is a sort-of riff on last week's outfit.
Edited by Obsidian on 09-05-2026 09:52 Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:50
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Servalan had been keeping the Zircaster massacre in hand, just in case she needed to frame Travis. When Travis was introduced, we learn that he massacred hundreds on Oros/Auros. When Chris Boucher was asked why he didn't refer back to that massacre, he said he probably forgot. Or because Oros was "a bloody awful name". So Travis has several massacres to his name? Not good! "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:51
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Servalan's make-up is very schmick this week. It's her 'what, me?' innocent look. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:51
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Servalan had been keeping the Zircaster massacre in hand, just in case she needed to frame Travis. When Travis was introduced, we learn that he massacred hundreds on Oros/Auros. When Chris Boucher was asked why he didn't refer back to that massacre, he said he probably forgot. Or because Oros was "a bloody awful name". Perhaps Zircaster and Oros are names for the same planet, like Horizon? |
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:52
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That boggy place Zil calls home was probably quite smelly, and full of mosquitoes (or their equivalent). Malaria is spread by mosquitos but, noticing people tended to catch malaria near swamps, and swamps smell, it was originally assumed it was the bad air that made people sick. Hence mal (bad) aria (air). |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:53
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Hello everyone. Sorry I'm late. Feeling a bit under the weather and slept very badly, so trailing about a bit today. How are all of you? |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:54
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I don't recall Blake asking them if they wanted to join his crusade in the first place. They just ended up together, didn't they?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:56
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The soundscape (including ominous music) for Zil's bog is great.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:56
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No buddleia on this planet! |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:56
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Hello everyone. Sorry I'm late. Feeling a bit under the weather and slept very badly, so trailing about a bit today. How are all of you? Hi AnneA. Sorry to hear that. I had a rubbish night the other night (forgot to take drugs) so I know what you mean. I stayed in bed most of today. Hope this helps wake you up. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Tyce |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:57
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Not just an uncomfortable bed, they didn’t even give him a pillow or a blanket. :-( |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:58
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Very Chris Boucher, these two officials commenting on the action. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:58
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That boggy place Zil calls home was probably quite smelly, and full of mosquitoes (or their equivalent). Malaria is spread by mosquitos but, noticing people tended to catch malaria near swamps, and swamps smell, it was originally assumed it was the bad air that made people sick. Hence mal (bad) aria (air). Not to mention the yellow fever. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 09-05-2026 09:58
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Hello everyone. Sorry I'm late. Feeling a bit under the weather and slept very badly, so trailing about a bit today. How are all of you? Hi AnneA. Sorry to hear that. I had a rubbish night the other night (forgot to take drugs) so I know what you mean. I stayed in bed most of today. Hope this helps wake you up. Very enjoyable so far! |
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