BBC Sci Fi Classic, 1978-81, Created by Terry Nation
This is a wonderful show in the style of "Dr Who", that inspired other sci fi favorites like "Babylon 5". I saw the show for the first time in 1988 on PBS, and I've been a huge fan ever since.
The story revolves around a futuristic Earth, which is held in bondage by the totalitarian Terran Federation. Blake, a political dissident and freedom fighter, organized a failed coup against the Federation. After being betrayed, captured and put on public trial for mass murder, he was "rehabilitated" (read "brainwashed") by the Federation and used as a poster child for Federation propaganda.
When the series opens, Blake is considered a model citizen of the Federation, and remembers nothing of his past exploits as a rebel. When he is contacted by some of his former followers who reawaken his memories, both of his politics and punishement by the Federation, he purposes to renew his efforts to fight, and is once again arrested and put on trial. He is sentenced to a life on a penal colony called Cygnus Alpha, never again to return to Earth.
While on the prison ship, he meets up with a team of other inmates, some true criminals, others being punished for their beliefs like Blake himself. The team then begins an adventure that takes them throughout space, as they become guerillas against the Federation and its allies.
The original team includes:- A natural leader (Blake).
- A brilliant computer expert (Avon).
- A talented, though cowardly, thief (Vila).
- A telepathic resistence fighter (Cally).
- A skilled pilot (Jenna).
- And a man of tremendous strength (Gan).
- The seventh member of the crew is the master computer of their alien starship (Zen of the Liberator) - a ship far superior to anything available to the Federation's Supreme
- Commander (Servalan) and the officer she assigns to destroy the rebels (Travis).
- A surly machine which can assimilate enough facts to predict the future (Orac).
- A weapons expert (Dayna).
- A former Federation pilot (Tarrant).
- And the fastest gunslinger in the known worlds (Soolin).
The BBC televised fifty-two episodes of Blake's 7, thirteen each for the spring seasons of 1978, 1979, 1980, and the autumn of 1981. Each set of stories reveals changes in the team, in the enemy, and in the relationships among them.
Blake's 7 Series 3 - Acceptable in the 80's?
Blake's 7 Series 3 - Acceptable in the 80's?
Another Blake's 7 fanvid by Carol. Hope you all enjoy it. It's part homage, part piss-take. Next up, Series four and THAT final episode... Music - "Acceptable in the 80's" by Calvin Harris
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Blake's 7 on Amazon
Blake's 7: There's Only One Paul Darrow
There's Only One Paul Darrow
Paul Darrow from 'Blake's 7' in action! See him in slo-mo... Scowling...Grinning...Fighting...Punching women... He's a one off!
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Blake's 7 - 'Magic' Music Video
Blake's 7 - 'Magic' Music Video
A Selection of Blake's 7 clips from various episodes edited together with Queen's song 'It's a kind of Magic'. This was done by a friend who sent the video to me. Enjoy!
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Blake's 7 On Google
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Blake's 7: A Rebellion Reborn
Blake's 7: A Rebellion Reborn
Promo for the all-new audio adventures based on Terry Nation's cult television classic.
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Are you a fan of B7?
harryfielder wrote...
I was lucky to work on many of the shows at the BBC TV Contre London. See IMDB.
Aitch,
The_Book_Garden wrote...
Awesome! I used to love Blake's 7, even though the first time round I barely remembered Blake, it was Avon & Villa I remembered most along with the Liberator & Orac! I recntly downloaded all 52 episodes and spent some happy hours watching the show from start to finish!
Great Tribute Page!
poddys wrote...
I can't remember any specific episodes, haven't seen it since the original airings in England, but Blakes 7 was a great series, and despite Servalan being so evil and having short hair, she was HOT!
5 ***** for a great lens.
JimMoon wrote...
Love the out-takes.
My favouite episode is the one where Avon does the comedy run into the enemy base. Can't remember the episode name. Also the guard robot made with a plastic cup stuck on its face. Brilliant.
badmsm wrote...
What is your favorite episode or character. Hands down, my vote is for Avon, played by Paul Darrow.

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