{"podcast":{"title":"Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7","slug":"federation-strike-a-journey-through-blake-s-7-7175283","podcast_index_feed_id":7175283,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/federation-strike/","website_url":"https://federation-strike.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/54f96290-0c89-4ef5-b029-26c7b9fde242/Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg","author":"Garry Aylott & Adam Charlton","episode_count":29,"summary":"Blake's 7 is one of British television's most compelling sci-fi series. Created by Terry Nation and broadcast on the BBC from 1978 to 1981, it followed a ragtag group of rebels taking on a ruthless authoritarian government that controlled the galaxy. Gritty, morally complex and frequently brilliant. Federation Strike covers it from start to finish. Every episode, every season, every twist. Hosting the show are Garry, watching Blake's 7 for the very first time, and Adam, a lifelong fan who has seen it all many times over. Between them, you get two very different perspectives on the same show, and that gap is where most of the fun happens. New episodes drop weekly throughout each season.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-11T16:20:09.087342+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/federation-strike-a-journey-through-blake-s-7-7175283"},"episode":{"title":"A:13: Orac: A Race to Orac Plus THAT Cliffhanger Ending!","slug":"a-13-orac-a-race-to-orac-plus-that-cliffhanger-ending","published_at":"2025-04-09T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/federation-strike-a-journey-through-blake-s-7-7175283/a-13-orac-a-race-to-orac-plus-that-cliffhanger-ending","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/federation-strike-a-journey-through-blake-s-7-7175283","url":"https://federation-strike.captivate.fm/episode/series-a-13","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b03258cd-06f3-4c47-80a8-b7008e361ab5/FS-S01-E13.mp3","summary":"Teleporting in... welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! We’re wrapping up Series A of Blake 7 with a bang in this episode, and it’s all about the finale, “Orac.” Can you believe we made it here? It feels like we were getting our feet wet just yesterday in the wild universe of Blake's 7. This episode had it all: intrigue, suspense, and a touch of emotional depth. As Blake and his crew race against time to prevent Servalan and Travis from getting their hands on Orac, we delve into a narrative that balances action with character development. The tension builds as we witness Ensor's frailty and the crew's desperate attempts to save him, all while dodging Federation threats. The performances shine, especially Derek Farr's as Ensor, who brings a quirky yet poignant touch to the role. It’s a bittersweet finale that leaves us on the edge of our seats, pondering what’s next for our favorite space rogues. And that cliffhanger? Total game-changer! How can you not be itching to dive into Series B after that? We hope you enjoy our review of the episode Orac, and fear not, we're back next week to kick off some bonus episodes, starting with a wrap-up review of Series A. This will be followed by a couple of special interview episodes with people involved with the Blake's 7 blu ray box sets, so tune in next week to find out more! We're teleporting out for now! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to follow and subscribe on your preferred podcast app so you never miss an episode. You can also join the conversation and stay updated by following us on Twitter/X and Bluesky . We'd love to hear your thoughts and theories! Join us next time as we continue our journey through the universe of Blake’s 7.","meta_description":"Teleporting in... welcome to Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7! We’re wrapping up Series A of Blake 7 with a bang in this episode, and it’s a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5271,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/federation-strike-a-journey-through-blake-s-7-7175283/episodes/a-13-orac-a-race-to-orac-plus-that-cliffhanger-ending/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/federation-strike-a-journey-through-blake-s-7-7175283/a-13-orac-a-race-to-orac-plus-that-cliffhanger-ending.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}