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Servalan and the sexual politics of 'Blake’s 7' from 1980. With special guest Toby Hadoke

Servalan and the sexual politics of 'Blake’s 7' from 1980. With special guest Toby Hadoke

Update: 2025-11-25
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In this episode of The Problematic Gaze, we’re joined by actor, writer, comedian, and classic TV chronicler Toby Hadoke for a deep dive into Series 3, Episode 10 of the enduring British cult sci-fi phenomenon Blake’s 7  from 1980.  Toby brings his insight, humour, and encyclopaedic genre knowledge to a conversation about what made the series daring, flawed, and unforgettable. We explore the show’s gender politics, performances, production challenges, and the fascinating contradictions that helped cement Blake’s 7 as one of British sci-fi’s most compelling—and complicated—television landmarks.

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Servalan and the sexual politics of 'Blake’s 7' from 1980. With special guest Toby Hadoke

Servalan and the sexual politics of 'Blake’s 7' from 1980. With special guest Toby Hadoke

David Moor and Lee Arnott