I remember Blake’s 7. It was good.
The earlier Dr. Who shows have quite a bit more whimsy, especially Tom Baker. Sometimes it’s enjoyable to see actors and writers not take themselves so seriously.
I was OBSESSED with Blakes 7. Went to a couple of Chicago conventions and ran an analysis newsletter for a while. I still think my Blakes 7 music video set is the most intellectually deep of the ones I’ve made. They used to be distributed by the Horizon Society in the UK. A number of the actors and Terry Nation came up to our room to see the videos. Such fun!
I do like the whimsy, too. Anytime anyone laughs at themselves - me, too - I love it.