Allen (from the Robin Hood website www.boldoutlaw.com), AJ and April explore Robin Hood and The Sorcerer Part Two — the second half of the opening story of the popular ITV/Showtime 1980s TV series written by Richard Carpenter and starring Mic

Straight Outta Loxley: Robin of Sherwood 40th Anniversary Part 2

1 month ago 1h 44m

Allen, AJ and April conclude their look at Robin Hood and The Sorcerer Part One — the opening story of the popular ITV/Showtime 1980s TV series written by Richard Carpenter and starring Michael Praed. This episode includes special contribution

Straight Outta Loxley - Robin of Sherwood 40th Anniversary Part 1

Apr 28th, 2024 1h 17m

Straight Outta Loxley - Robin of Sherwood 40th Anniversary Part 1 Allen (from http://boldoutlaw.com), AJ and April cover the opening Robin Hood and the Sorcerer Part 1 - the first episode of HTV / Showtime's 1984 Robin of Sherwood TV

#35 Straight Outta the Federation: Sarcophagus

Mar 8th, 2024 1h 57m

Straight Outta the Federation talked Sarcophagus, a Blake's 7 epiosde written by highly thought of prolific writer, Tanith Lee, who really brought out the suspense, layers and thematic ideas of Blake's 7 to the forefront of the show. Returnin

#34 Straight Outta the Federation: Rumours of Death

Feb 14th, 2024 1h 24m

Straight Outta the Federation invites Shag from the Fire and Water Podcast to discuss Rumours of Death, written by Chris Boucher and directed by Fiona Cumming. Avon seeks street justice, Servalan may be facing her final days of the presidency

#33 Straight Outta Gallifrey: Children of Auron

Jan 26th, 2024 1h 33m

Roger Parkes writes a cracking episode where Jacqueline Pearce delivers another great villanious performance, with a treacherous plot that A.J. would dare say is Servalan's most ruthless plot yet. The Blake's 7 gang displays a clumsy competenc

#32 Straight Outta the Federation: City at the Edge of the World

Dec 4th, 2023 1h 31m

Straight Outta the Federation is back to talk about the Chris Boucher written episode, City at the Edge of the World, where Villa, played by Michael Keating, is highlighted with a slick, delightful performance. Listen to Allen's spotlight seg

#31 Straight Outta The Federation: The Harvest of Kairos

Nov 2nd, 2023 1h 36m

Straight Outta the Federation with guest host, Irredeemable Shag, talk about Ben Steed's The Harvest of Kairos, where the legendary Liberator crew faces of against the Federation, the 70's take on future, space Masculinity and the power of ROC

#30 Straight Outta The Federation: Dawn of the Gods

Sep 22nd, 2023 1h 10m

Straight Outta the Federation discuss Dawn of the Gods by James Follett. In this story the Blakes' 7 crew is sidetracked by a black hole. Are they in another dimension, galaxy or BBC Studio? Join our discussion by writing to us at prydonian

#29 Straight Outta the Federation: Volcano

Aug 13th, 2023 1h 24m

Straight Outta the Federation talks about the Liberator crew and Servalan, racing to the planet Obsidian for a homebase and rumors of Blake Rojj residing on the planet. On this episode we are joined by Reading_Hix, Paul Hix of the Waiting f

#28 Straight Outta the Federation: Power Play

Jul 12th, 2023 1h 22m

Listen to Straight Outta the Federation disucss Power Play by Terry Nation, where the band is starting to come back together as they avoid hostile takeovers, body harvesting factories and so much more. Let's reunite with some old faces while

#27 Straight Outta the Federation: Aftermath

Jun 11th, 2023 1h 26m

The Straight Outta the Federation gang are back with series C, where the Liberator maybe perhaps liberated from the crew, Avon has been jettison to the unknown to meet some new friends and unlikely bedfellows. Please join us in the discussion

#26 Straight Outta the Federation: Star One

Apr 8th, 2023 1h 42m

Straight Outta the Federation discusses the action, drama and suspense of Chris Boucher's Star One, where an unexpected alien invasion is on the interstellar horizon, a changing of the guard may be inevitable and an earned cliffhanger that wil

#25 Straight Outta The Federation: The Keeper

Mar 4th, 2023 1h 36m

Straight Outta the Federation discuss the penultimate episode of series B, where Jenna and Vila find themselves in quite the dilemma. Not to worry, for the Blake 7 crew have gotten themselves out of scrapes before dealing with the people of G

#24 Straight Outta the Federation: Gambit

Feb 3rd, 2023 1h 44m

Straight Outta the Federation talk about the Outskirts of the Federation, gambling, Orac, Servalan, and so much more. Reach us at www.wrightonnetwork.com [email protected]

Straight Outta the Federation Episode 23: Voice from the Past

Jan 13th, 2023 1h 39m

The Straight Outta the Federation Crew talk Roj Blake enchanted by a voice in the past. Perhaps not enchanted, but definately a pull towards a trick, a trap, or sudden doom? Servalan is for sure cooking up a scheme as a number of guest stars

Straight Outta the Federation Episode 22 (Countdown)

Dec 13th, 2022 1h 42m

Our hearts are weighing quite heavy here at Straight Outta the Federation with the news of Chris Boucher passing away on December 11th, 2022. We have often praised Mister Boucher's writing and script editing abilities. The way he can add dep

Straight Outta the Federation: Hostage

Nov 6th, 2022 1h 16m

Straight Outta the Federation discuss Blake going on a limb to rescue his uncle and cousin from the likes of Travis and his goons. Is it a set up? Of course! Will Blake and his crew be able to save his relatives and themselves? Give us a l

Straight Outta the Federation 20: Killer by Robert Holmes

Oct 10th, 2022 1h 27m

Straight Outta the Federation talk about Killer, where Blake is trying to contain an Invisible Enemy, a virus, where if not quarantined...well, you can imagine. Vila and Avon are visiting someone from Avon's criminal past, and Avon has come t

Straight Outta the Federation 19: Trial

Sep 18th, 2022 1h 22m

Straight Outta the Federation talk about Travis on trial for war crimes, Blake having a think about his wreckless leadership, Servalan serving up Travis, the Blake 7 gang hit up with some hard choices, and perhaps the new direction for the sho

Straight Outta The Federation Episode 18: Pressure Point (Critical Federation Theory)

Aug 5th, 2022 1h 32m

Straight Outta the Federation talk Blake being gung ho about taking down the Federation at all costs, resistance fighters back on earth, Servalan face to face with her mentor and self awareness, and the fatal departure of Olag Gan. We would l

Straight Outta the Federation: Horizon

Jul 6th, 2022 1h 11m

Straight Outta the Federation and https://twitter.com/Reading_Hix?s=20&t=agofdd7Ta4Ech32_5WmPXg talk Horizon, where the Blake's 7 crew try to push back on colonization. Can Blake inspire Ro, an indigenious person to the planet Horizon, to re

Straight Outta the Federation: Weapon

Jun 2nd, 2022 1h 51m

Straight Outta the Federation talk weapons race or a race to a weapon, cloning, a new Travis, fashion and so much more. What are some of your favorite parts of Weapon? Also, do you have any extra Blake's 7 material you recommend that are good

Straight Outta The Federation The Shadow

May 8th, 2022 2h 14m

Straight Outta The Federation talk what goes on in the Shadows, under the cover of darkness, if you will. Dream Heads, implicated governments, character growth and slight rectcons are all discussed in episode 15 of SOTF. Join our discussion b

Straight Outta the Federation Episode 14: Redemption

Apr 7th, 2022 1h 7m

The Straight Outta the Federation Gang our back for Series B to talk Redemption, where Blake and Company are trying to...circumvent fate. Sounds unavoidable? Unavoidable like trying to outrun the original owners of The Liberator itself. Ple