Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7

Federation Strike is a Blake's 7 review podcast built around the pleasure of watching an old favourite become new again. Gary and Adam work through the series in order, using each episode as a chance to talk story, character, performance, effects, and the strange durability of British television sci-fi. The format is simple. The conversation has more texture. Gary often reacts as the newer viewer, asking why a choice lands the way it does or admitting when a twist, recast, or character beat catches him off guard. Adam answers from the long-time fan side, bringing in repeat-viewing memory, production details, books, Blu-ray extras, models, and the kind of context that usually lives in fan conversations rather than formal criticism. That pairing keeps the show grounded. It can admire a moment without over-polishing it. It can also spend real time on an awkward bit of execution because the hosts clearly care about why it feels awkward. Recent episodes move through the end of Series A and into Series B, with Orac, Deliverance, Redemption, Shadow, and Weapon all prompting different kinds of discussion. Avon and Villa get careful attention, especially when a joke, a survival instinct, or a command decision reveals how the Liberator crew is starting to work. Travis becomes a useful test case too, as the show compares the earlier performance with Brian Croucher's scarier take after the recast. The podcast also makes room for the material around the programme. Blu-ray releases matter here, not just as packaging but as a way of revisiting visual effects, alternate versions, documentaries, and the culture of collecting classic television. Bonus episodes broaden the frame with interviews, Series A reflection, and January 2026 reboot news. Listener feedback from Blue Sky and X is part of the texture, especially when fan knowledge can fill in a gap from a wiki note or an old novel reference. Federation Strike is strongest when it sounds like two people sorting out their feelings in real time. It is warm, chatty, and specific. It suits fans who want more than a recap, but less than a lecture. Above all, it treats Blake's 7 as a living conversation: flawed, beloved, rewatched, argued over, and still capable of surprising people.