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Blake's 7 :: Hostage (02x08)
 
Episode Information
  
Title: Hostage
Episode #: 02x08
Production Number: B8
Original Airdate: Tuesday February 27th, 1979
*Also Known As:
  • Een gijzelaar ( Netherlands [VARA])
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Country: Aired On:
Ireland Feb 27, 1979
France Aug 13, 1982
NL (VARA) Aug 13, 1982
Episode Crew
Director: Vere Lorrimer
Writer: Allan Prior
 
Episode Summary
  
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The Liberator, now nearly drained after numerous attacks by Federation attack ships, looks for a safe haven to restore its power.

However, Travis, also now a fugitive, tempts Blake and his crew by holding a daughter of Blake's uncle. Travis demands a meeting with Blake, and insinuates that his cousin will die if Blake refuses to meet with him.
 
Summary Available In: English | Dutch
 
 
Guest Stars
  
Guest Stars
•Brian CroucherplayedSpace Commander TravisRecurring (4th appearance)
•Jacqueline PearceplayedSupreme Commander ServalanRecurring (8th appearance)
•Kevin StoneyplayedJobanRecurring (first appearance)
•Andrew Robertson (1)playedSpace Commander 
•James CoyleplayedMolok 
•John AbineriplayedUshton 
•Judith PorterplayedMutoid 
•Judy BuxtonplayedInga 
 
Main Cast
  
•Gareth ThomasplayedRoj Blake
•Paul DarrowplayedKerr Avon
•Michael KeatingplayedVila Restal
•Jan ChappellplayedCally
•Sally KnyvetteplayedJenna Stannis
•Peter TuddenhamvoicedZen / Orac / Slave
 
Episode Notes
  
Kevin Stoney (Councillor Joban) would later play Ardus in the Series Four episode "Animals".
 
 
Episode Quotes
  
Blake: It looks as though the Federation have developed a shield themselves.
Cally: Yes, they got very close before we saw them.
Avon: And that is the most depressing aspect of the whole affair. I was rather hoping to sell them the idea.
 
Vila: (referring to Travis) I still say he has a point!
Avon: Yes, and if you turn your back on him, you might find it between your shoulder blades.
 
Travis: Ushton betrayed you. You must hate him. I would in your place.
Blake: That is the difference between us.
(Travis attempts to strike him but Blake backs away)
Blake: That too.
 
Vila: Travis tricked me!
Avon: That wouldn't be too difficult. So, now they have the Liberator.
Vila: What have I done to deserve this?
Avon: How long a list would you like?
 
Travis: I'm not going to bargain with you, Blake. I'm going to kill you. Two for the price of one!
 
Vila: Cally, I could murder a relaxant. Any chance?
Cally: It's for medicinal purposes only. Are you dying?
Vila: Thinking about it.
 
 
Other Episode Crew
  
• CreatorTerry Nation
• ProducerDavid Maloney
• Production DesignerSteve Brownsey  |  Gerry Scott
• MusicDudley Simpson
• Costume DesignerBarbara Kidd
• Make-upAnn Ailes-Stevenson
• Camera OperatorMax Samett
• Production AssistantGeoffrey Manton
• OtherSheila S. Tomlinson (Film Editing (Eps 15, 1978-1981))  |  John Gatland (Sound Recordist (Eps 8, 1978-1979))  |  Brian Clemett (Studio Lighting (Eps 23, 1978-1980))  |  Malcolm Johnson (Studio Sound (Eps 4, 1979-1981))
• Stunt CoordinatorPeter Brayham
• Production ManagementSheelagh Rees
• Sound EditorElizabeth Parker
• Special EffectsMitch Mitchell (1)  |  Mat Irvine  |  Andy Lazell  |  Peter Pegrum
• Script EditorChris Boucher
 
 
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