#Jenna Stannis

[oxideblack]

[estherwordnerd]

*following my roommate around* no you don't understand, one minute I was making fun of Avon for being the self-serving sarcastic bitch he is. Like, what a genuinely unlikeable and increasingly unhinged man. Why do they even put up with him. And the next I was wondering who let him sneak into blorbo territory while I wasn't looking because it turns out I did care about him the whole time. I get it now and no one is more surprised and irritated by it than me. I didn't sign up for this but I'm stuck with him now so let me have this ok? Yeah I know he's the worst. Yeah I find his narrative journey compelling anyway. No I can't stop talking about it. I warned you as soon as I could. Sorry.

[thethirdromana]

Jenna's costumes, rated

By actual popular demand (of at least one person), here are my thoughts on Jenna's Blake's 7 costumes, from the sublime to the very, very 70s.

Screengrabs from here (they prefer their images copied, not linked) and record of what Jenna wears when from here. And if you want more Blake's 7 costume snark (mixed with some love), here are Avon and Servalan.

As seen in The Way Back, Space Fall and Cygnus Alpha.

Not many decent screengrabs of this one, which is a pity since it's one of my favourite early Jenna costumes. It's delicate and pretty at a point when all the other characters are wearing something rough and practical, which helps to sell the idea that Jenna the smuggler was a cut above the ordinary criminals she's locked up with. I would wear this. 8/10.

As seen in Cygnus Alpha, Time Squad, Seek-Locate-Destroy and Breakdown.

Well, the pretty costume was nice while it lasted. The pattern Jenna is wearing here is one I would associate primarily with ironing boards or perhaps baby-led weaning. It has a wipe-clean air to it. The collar adds to the overall playschool vibe. 0/10, I hate it.

As seen in The Web and Mission to Destiny.

Something I don't understand is why most of the costumes on Blake's 7 are beautifully constructed (look at anything Servalan wears) and then there's this. It's an unremarkable red dress with random bits stuck to it. The weird collar bits, made from leftover fabric from Jenna's previous weird collar, look like they would come off if you tugged on them, or chanced this in a hot wash. 4/10.

As seen in Duel, Project Avalon and Deliverance.

Matching outfits!! I'm torn, Jenna is very much losing the cool smuggler vibe at this point in favour of being the Designated Girl, and the fact that she gets the pink power ranger costume doesn't help with that impression. On the other hand, this is a gorgeous piece of costume design: plausible, flattering, well-constructed. Jenna, Blake and Gan are all looking great here. So, reluctantly, I have to approve. 8/10.

As seen in Duel, Project Avalon, Project Avalon, Bounty and Deliverance.

There are a few clothing trends I've never quite understood. Jumper dresses with cutouts. Peep toe boots. Cold shoulder tops. The clue is in the name; I don't understand the circumstances under which you would want to wear what is otherwise a warm and cosy item of clothing that randomly leaves some part of you to freeze. I would otherwise like this fun, futuristic space-y top, but all I can think of when I look at it is this: aren't her arms getting cold? 6/10.

As seen in Orac.

Simple, classic, flattering. The belt echoes her favourite necklace! I really like this, so of course Jenna only wears it for one episode. 9/10.

As seen in Hostage and Redemption.

Ack, I should like this one. We're getting a lovely sense of Grim Future fashion trends here in the repetition of batwing sleeves and belted tunics. She looks comfortable and sophisticated. Stylish Smuggler Jenna is back! The problem is that she looks like a pearly queen and I just can't get past it. 7/10.

Also, if I might be permitted to digress: what the ever-loving fuck is Cally wearing?

As seen in Shadow.

It says something about how Blake's 7 treated its female cast that I couldn't find a screenshot of this costume where Jenna was the focus of the frame. And it's such a pity because I really like this. It has all the same things going on as the pearly queen outfit minus the pearly queen-ness. 9/10.

As seen in Weapon, Pressure Point and Countdown.

I think I might have been watching too much of Rosamund Pike in the Wheel of Time, because I love this costume. I admit that the vibes are all wrong: this is a dress for an aristocratic sorceress, not a floaty tunic for a high-class smuggler, but I simply don't care, it looks fabulous. 15/10, fight me.

As seen in Horizon and Pressure Point (pink) and in Killer (blue).

It's February 1979, Abba are at number 2 in the UK singles chart with Chiquitita, and don't we know it from Jenna's costume choices. Jenna's outfits are that bit too much of their time for me to love them (and the contrast with Blake's Robin Hood chic isn't helping), but there's definitely an extra point here for her silver boots. 7/10.

As seen in Trial, Voice From the Past, The Keeper and Star One.

It's time for the biker leathers and for Jenna to wear a different necklace! Amazing that it's taken her this long to get on board with the leather trend that Avon was on since Time Squad. She must have squeaked her way across the Liberator in this but she makes it look so cool. 10/10, glad she got so much use of this one.

As seen in Gambit.

This is a poor imitation of the blue sorceress dress, unfortunately. Deep colours look great on Jenna but black is too severe. Should have given this costume to Servalan instead. 5/10.

As seen in The Keeper.

And we end with another red dress with bits stuck to it, except that Jenna, by now very much being treated as eye candy, has a lot more cleavage on display. But instead my eye is drawn to the Art Deco fish pattern she seems to be wearing like a sporran. Blake's 7 costume design: never knowingly unbaffling. 6/10.

[squeakygeeky]

If you're expecting a last minute reprieve, you better forget it. Once they get you this far, there's no going back. You better get used to the idea. Nobody out there gives a damn about you.

[myblakeseventales]

[incorrect-blakes7]

Avon: You really are running for Bitch Of The Year aren’t you?

Jenna: As reigning champion are you nervous?

[probably-enjoying-this]

Jenna Stannis from Blake's 7. Upscaled screencaps

[please-attend-carefully]

Thanks to everyone who listened to Series 1 of Please Attend Carefully, it's been a truly overwhelming response so far. Behind the scenes we've been working hard to bring you more and we thought today would be the perfect day to announce we're leaving The Master and the Whoniverse behind for our true passion project:

What do the fans love just as much, if not more than Doctor Who? Blake's 7! The timeless Sci-fi drama about thieves, and smugglers fighting against a totalitarian regime. We hope you'll be as excited as us for our new show all about that sardonic scoundrel Kerr Avon:

"Not Expendable, Not Stupid, Not Going"

Please enjoy our first of many new episodes "Avon Calling" available now! Link in our blog header.

[rebelsandfools]

1 month!

Look at all our lovely B7 fanzines! Want to be part of the project? Submit something to our 7th issue!

We've officially entered the final month until the deadline for Rebels and Fools Issue #7:

August 1st 2023!

The first submissions have started coming in, so don't hesitate to submit early or get in touch if you have any queries!

And if you're currently busy working away on your submissions, enjoy and we look forward to receiving them by August 1st!

[bassic-ally]

DONE WATCHING BLAKES 7 S1 EP10

Smiling blake 🤭

Assistant doc rizzler- 😉

Avon said staying with blake because he's cool is unreasonable?!

[bertilakslady]

Thanks for tagging me, @myblakeseventales ! I won’t tag anyone, but any followers who’d like to play, please do so and tag me in your answers so I don’t miss them 💞

10 Characters/10 Shows

(In no particular order)

1. Roj Blake/Blake’s 7

2. Jenna Stannis/Blake’s 7

3. Irene Adler/Sherlock

4. Sherlock/Sherlock

5. Jethro Gibbs/NCIS

6. Ziva David/NCIS

7. Mr Gruffydd/How Green Was My Valley

8. Captain Gregg/The Ghost and Mrs Muir

9. Emma Peel/The Avengers

10. John Steed/The Avengers

Yep I grew up on old TV shows my parents watched, what can I say… Except to add: competent men, and women (especially in leather jumpsuits) are hot. And I’m a sucker for unrequited/impossible love between lead characters.

[oxideblack]

[jaelijn]

Continuing to mix things up a bit by giving the ladies some love - enjoy a little spontaneous Jenna edit!

GPD Calendar Masterpost

[stars-and-spice]

I don't care what the writer's intention was- this is what Jenna was thinking.

[myblakeseventales]