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Blake's 7 S2E9 — Countdown

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Blake's 7•Season 2•Episode 9

Countdown

7.9/10 · 240 votesMar 6, 197950 min

Ranked #3 of 13 in Season 2•+0.5 vs season avg

The crew travels to the planet Albian in search of information on the location of the Federation computer system Star One. Avon defuses a bomb with the help of Del Grant, who had thought Avon deserted his sister.

Directed byVere Lorrimer

Written byTerry Nation

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Countdown

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Cast6

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

Sally Knyvette

Jenna Stannis

Peter Tuddenham

Peter Tuddenham

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Terry Nation

Terry Nation

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Vere Lorrimer

Director

Rocky Taylor

Rocky Taylor

Stunts

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Sheila S. Tomlinson

Editor

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Cliff Diggins

Stunts

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Leslie Crawford

Stunt Coordinator

Peter Brayham

Peter Brayham

Stunt Coordinator

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Elizabeth Parker

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Episode Summary

"Countdown" is episode 9 of Blake's 7 season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 240 votes, ranking #3 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Vere Lorrimer and written by Terry Nation, it aired on March 6, 1979.

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