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 Rewatch Downunder Saturday 30th May, B9 Countdown
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-05-2026 10:29
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Starting at 7.30pm (Southern Hemisphere) and 10.30am (Northern Hemisphere) B9 Countdown It is difficult to say much about this Terry Nation episode without giving away the plot. There's a bomb. There's Blake, still trying to destroy Federation Central Control (or at least, find it). There's another of Avon's 'friends' who wants to kill him. There's a countown (see the title). There's even a happy ending, sort of, but I don't think the Supreme Commander is going to be pleased when she hears the news. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 28-05-2026 19:57
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I'm afraid I'll be missing this one too - a shame, as it's a cracking episode. Hope to see you all next week! |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:25
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It's certainly been a lot quieter with Tyce and AA deserting us. Hope they are having fun!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:29
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Good evening/Hello/Wotcha! |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:30
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Hi, Joe. Good to hear from you. How's things?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:33
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I'm afraid I'll be missing this one too - a shame, as it's a cracking episode. Hope to see you all next week! We'll miss you. See you next time AA.x Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:33
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Is that Obsidian I see joining us? is it time to start?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:33
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Hi Ms Virn, not too bad. How are you? |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:33
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Is that Obsidian I see joining us? is it time to start? I think so. All well your end MsVirn? Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:34
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Greetings Obsidian! Yes, take care AA. Enjoy your day. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:34
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Hi Joe, cashaverre. All well with you both?
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:35
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Hi Ms Virn, not too bad. How are you? Have just about survived the 'heatwave' the news here has been raving about. Yes, it was hot for a couple of days, but we're so far north that only means the higher 20's C. Back to normal today. Apparently there's a rumour it might even rain soon. Starting! "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:35
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Greetings Obsidian! Yes, take care AA. Enjoy your day. HI Joe. Somink to get our teeth into today. All good? Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:36
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Hi Ms Virn, not too bad. How are you? Have just about survived the 'heatwave' the news here has been raving about. Yes, it was hot for a couple of days, but we're so far north that only means the higher 20's C. BAck to normal today. Apparently there's a rumour it might even rain soon. Starting! There are folks running around wearing gear from the local army disposal store. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:37
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Hi Obsidian, things are travelling along. How are you? Hi cashaverre, if you're out there. (Thinks: Obsidian must have psychic powers.) |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:37
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That BBC smoke machine is working overtime today.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:38
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That plastic desk there, has been a popular mainstay of the production. From Space Target, evidently.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:38
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Provine would make a good mate for Tarrant.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:40
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Hi Obsidian, things are travelling along. How are you? Hi cashaverre, if you're out there. (Thinks: Obsidian must have psychic powers.) Slowly clawing back some flow. Don't you wish there were still army disposal stores? Have to travel to the Stans these days for some nice discarded Russian uniforms. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:41
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Provine would make a good mate for Tarrant. Hmm. He's a bit smoother and sneakier. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:42
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Interesting how the teleport controls have shrunk a bit over time.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:43
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Blokes, I reckon desperate times require desperate measures.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:44
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Provine would make a good mate for Tarrant. Hmm. He's a bit smoother and sneakier. Role model? "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:45
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Interesting how the teleport controls have shrunk a bit over time. Presumably someone broke a bit of it and they had to 'reconfigure' in a hurry. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:46
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Provine would make a good mate for Tarrant. Hmm. He's a bit smoother and sneakier. Role model? Perhaps. If so, Tarrant had better hurry up and grab a few tips before the opportunity disappears. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:47
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Interesting how the teleport controls have shrunk a bit over time. Presumably someone broke a bit of it and they had to 'reconfigure' in a hurry. It looks a bit like old cash registers where there were covers for each row of figures. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:47
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Blokes, I reckon desperate times require desperate measures. What - they need a pint or two already? "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:49
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Provine would make a good mate for Tarrant. Hmm. He's a bit smoother and sneakier. Role model? Perhaps. If so, Tarrant had better hurry up and grab a few tips before the opportunity disappears. Perhaps they were in training together - Provine a year older. Might be a ficlet in there somewhere. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:49
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The only problem I have with this episode: the launch pad. How would that work without incinerating everything in the surrounding room, even assuming that different fuels are used by this time. Simply the energy required to lift the craft would fritz things.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:51
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Provine would make a good mate for Tarrant. Hmm. He's a bit smoother and sneakier. Role model? Perhaps. If so, Tarrant had better hurry up and grab a few tips before the opportunity disappears. Perhaps they were in training together - Provine a year older. Might be a ficlet in there somewhere. Indeed. About how Tarrant was a total Provine fanboy but didn't learn much. I know of a couple of Tarrant-in-training fics, but not with Provine; more Travis. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:51
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Blokes, I reckon desperate times require desperate measures. What - they need a pint or two already? I get knocked down, but I get up again... Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:52
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Peter Roy is about to be snuffed.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:53
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I like the sound the Liberator guns make when holstered. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:53
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Yeah, Provine is a slippery so-and-so.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:54
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I like the sound the Liberator guns make when holstered. Like plastic? Yes, I know what you mean about that clunk. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:55
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I like the sound the Liberator guns make when holstered. Definitely authentic. Better than hearing them being taken out and aimed at you. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:55
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The only problem I have with this episode: the launch pad. How would that work without incinerating everything in the surrounding room, even assuming that different fuels are used by this time. Simply the energy required to lift the craft would fritz things. Maybe the platform it sits on is an elevator that takes it up above the launch doors. Or perhaps it has some kind of vertical take off system, like a Harrier jump jet - but yes, it's such a small room for any kind of thrust, whatever the direction. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:59
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The only problem I have with this episode: the launch pad. How would that work without incinerating everything in the surrounding room, even assuming that different fuels are used by this time. Simply the energy required to lift the craft would fritz things. Maybe the platform it sits on is an elevator that takes it up above the launch doors. Or perhaps it has some kind of vertical take off system, like a Harrier jump jet - but yes, it's such a small room for any kind of thrust, whatever the direction. I can buy the idea of the platform lifting up, but a whole load of other supporting gear would need to rise with it that would do a bit of damage to that ever-so-white room. The rest of the episode is brilliant. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 30-05-2026 09:59
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How would that work without incinerating everything in the surrounding room Further thought - perhaps that's the intention. If it's only used when abandoning base, which would only be if under attack like this, then they want records destroyed, potential hostiles nearby killed, etc. A Scorched Earth escape. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 30-05-2026 10:00
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"Rocket silo". That's not what it looks like.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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