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Blake's 7 S2E8 — Hostage

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Blake's 7•Season 2•Episode 8

Hostage

6.8/10 · 226 votesFeb 27, 197950 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 2•−0.6 vs season avg

The Liberator is ambushed by several Federation ships. Travis captures Blake's cousin. He claims to want to join Blake's crew.

Directed byVere Lorrimer

Written byAllan Prior

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Gareth Thomas

Gareth Thomas

Roj Blake

Michael Keating

Michael Keating

Vila Restal

Paul Darrow

Paul Darrow

Kerr Avon

Jan Chappell

Jan Chappell

Cally

Sally Knyvette

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Jenna Stannis

Peter Tuddenham

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Vere Lorrimer

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Allan Prior

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Del Baker

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Dinny Powell

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Rocky Taylor

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Sheila S. Tomlinson

Editor

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Cliff Diggins

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Peter Brayham

Peter Brayham

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Elizabeth Parker

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Episode Summary

"Hostage" is episode 8 of Blake's 7 season 2. It scored 6.8/10 from 226 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Vere Lorrimer and written by Allan Prior, it aired on February 27, 1979.

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