#Sally Knyvette

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Blake's 7 ladies, because I promised to do more Blake's 7 art and actually did it. Blimey.

If wonders do not abruptly cease, the B7 gents will follow in the not too distant future.

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Blake’s 7 S02E13 - Star One (1979) Created by Terry Nation BBC Television Dir. David Maloney

Sally Knyvette as Jenna Stannis Michael Keating as Vila Restal Paul Darrow as Kerr Avon

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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.

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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.

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Blake's 7 Series B Episode 1

https://maximumpowerpodcast.com/17

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Coeli's Picks: Black and White, part 1

(Multiple movies listed left to right)

One Dress a Day Challenge

Anything Goes December

The Prince and the Pauper, aka Crossed Swords (1977) / Raquel Welch as Lady Edith

Scandal / Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope

"This seems to be the character's signature color combo; this is my favorite of the outfits I found but there are more."

Myra Breckenridge (1970) / Mae West as Leticia Van Allen

License to Drive (1988) / Heather Graham as Mercedes Lane

Rear Window (1954) / Grace Kelly as Lisa Carol Fremont

Blake's 7 ("Redemption," s2 e1) / Sally Knyvette as Jenna

Star Trek ("Shore Leave," s1 e15) / Shirley Bonne as Ruth

"Perhaps more multi- than B&W, but the biggest areas are black and white."

Easy Virtue (2008) / Jessica Biel as Larita Whittaker

Sleepy Hollow (1999) / Christina Ricci as Katrina van Tassel

Titanic (1997) / Kate Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater

"I swear this looks black and white in at least some shots. But maybe it's navy and white?"

Schitt's Creek (left: s6 e14, right: s4 e13) / Catherine O'Hara as Moira Rose

"The character wears black or black-and-white almost exclusively and has many striking outfits."

The Favourite (2018) / Emma Stone as Abigail and Rachel Weisz as Lady Sarah

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The Crown and Blake’s 7 actor Stephen Greif dies at 78

Stephen Greif, who showed up in Blake's 7 and The Crown, has kicked the bucket matured 78, his delegates said. The entertainer had a broad vocation in front of an audience and screen and showed up in other series including Specialists, Crowning ritual Road, Stories of the Surprising and EastEnders. His passing was reported on Monday by Michelle Braidman Partners. "With extraordinary trouble we declare the passing of our magnificent client Stephen Greif," its assertion perused. "His broad vocation remembered various jobs for screen and stage, including at the Public Theater, RSC and in the West End. "We will miss him profoundly and our contemplations are with his loved ones." Brought into the world in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, Greif went to the Imperial Foundation of Emotional Craftsmanship and proceeded to turn into an individual from the Public Performance center Organization at the Old Vic and the South Bank. Subsequent to featuring in various stage creations all through the 1960s and mid 1970s, he made the progress to screen - handling the job of room leader Travis in Blake's 7. The show ran from 1978 to 1981, with Greif featuring close by Gareth Thomas, Paul Darrow, Michael Keating and Sally Knyvette. Greif additionally played Harry Fenning in three series of Resident Smith, Signor Donato in Casanova and Leader John Shepherd in Shoot Without hesitation. He additionally depicted Speaker of the House Sir Bernard Weatherill in series four of The Crown in 2020. Stay informed and stay connected with us for the latest headlines Read the full article

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Sally Knyvette, Gareth Thomas and Jan Chappell - Blake’s 7 (1978)

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Blake’s 7 S02E13 - Star One (1979) Created by Terry Nation BBC Television Dir. David Maloney

Sally Knyvette as Jenna Stannis Gareth Thomas as Roj Blake Jan Chappell as Cally

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Finished version of my Jenna Stannis illustration.

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So during a bit of a lull in Real Life, I’ve wandered back on to tumblr. Possibly only for a short time, I don’t know. It’s only the faintest shadow of its former self but it’s comforting to find some of my favourites are still posting here 💞

The thing that’s (mostly) brought me back is my rediscovery of Blake’s 7. I saw it as a kid, but only intermittent episodes. We didn’t even have a VCR back then, so if you were out, or otherwise busy, or forgot: that was it. You missed the episode. For good, or so we believed then.

I recently began a re-watch and realised several things I never properly appreciated back in the early 80s. Although there are some truly terrible episodes, it’s quite often brilliantly written, mostly superbly acted by the leads who sell it 100% despite low-budget sets and effects; and the Blake-Avon dynamic is positively Shakespearean in its development and unravelling.

I’ve also been reminded of how much I loved the character of Blake, broken hero that he is, and how he managed to dominate the show even after Gareth Thomas had moved on to other things.

The premise, the ending… I doubt very much a show like this would be made now…

And: whilst looking through some old FB posts, I came across one from Dec 2014. I’d been to a B7 event at the BFI. Some of the original cast were there (Sally Knyvette, Jan Chappell, Michael Keating, Stephen Greif), and apparently both Gareth Thomas and Paul Darrow had been scheduled to appear, but didn’t. Looking back I suspect it was for health reasons, and I’m sad I never got to meet either of them.

If there’s anyone still following me on here, big hugs, and check out Blake’s 7 (it’s on BritBox). We won’t see its like again.

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#Blakes7 Series A Episode 11

Bounty (GIF gallery)

Bounty (GIF gallery)