Four series were produced between 1978 and 1981, all of which have been released on vhs and region 2 dvd. I wish blake or gareth thomas were involved and, also, that people who understood blake s 7 better were involved. The story was set during series 4 between the episodes stardrive and animals. Blake s 7 is my favorite scifi series, mainly because of the witty dialogue and shadesofgray characterizations. A history and critical analysis of blakes 7, the 19781981 british television space adventure and liberation a complete guide to blake s 7, although the latter tends to be expensive, and so the first one is still good enough on its own. Several books offering insight and background information to blakes 7 were produced, including blakes 7. Dec, 2014 first trailer ive done for something i didnt film myself. The blake s 7 complete collection includes all 4 series of the cult 1970 s british scifi show from the mind of terry nation.
But blake s contact, kasabi and her daughter veron have been taken prisoner by servalan and travis and blake and gan teleport to the surface to find veron and outrun the security devices on the outer perimeter of the central control computer complex. Spacials a very enlightening and occisionally hilarious look at the question of just how long a spacial actually is. This was followed up by the syndeton experiment, which featured the same cast, producer and writer, and was broadcast, as the saturday play, on 10 april 1999, on bbc radio 4. For sale is a blakes 7 please note the postage prices as stated in advance. Contains all 52 episodes from the 4 series plus dvd special features. The rest of doctor who and all of blakes 7 involved videotape recordings that normal dvd already shows to the best possible quality.
Dvd release as part of the series 1 box set on 1 march 2004. Blake s 7 complete series on 6 dvd s in the third century of the second calendar, a corrupt galactic federation, with earth at its center, drugs its billions of citizens into placid submission. Although i dont doubt that you could clean up the picture or sound to make a difference, bd does have more storage capacity than dvd. Although proposals for liveaction and animated remakes have not been realised, blakes 7 has been revived with two series of official audio dramas, a comedic short film, a series of fanmade. Roj blake is a fictional character from the british science fiction television series blakes 7, played by gareth thomas who replayed his role as blake in big finish productions audio stories in the b7 audio series, blake is played by derek riddell a native of earth, roj blake was a leading voice against the corrupt, oppressive terran federation approximately four years before the series. A production agreement to revive blake s 7 as a telemovie s or series but also covers potential feature films, merchandising and licensing.
Cult 80s scifi gang blake s 7 make an eventful late night stop at newport pagnell services on the m1. With gareth thomas, sally knyvette, paul darrow, jan chappell. Welcome to the official blake s 7 community page where youll read all the latest news and gossip about blake s 7. Blakes 7 is a british science fiction television series that was created by terry nation and produced by the british broadcasting corporation bbc. His group is largely composed of escaped convicts, thieves and smugglers, who are thrown together by chance. The role was revived in the blake s 7 audio plays, where at first she was played by carrie dobro, though knyvette has since returned to playing her again in big finish productions audio stories. Michael keating as vila and paul darrow as avon eddie robson february 2014 7. Jan chappell as cally, michael keating as vila and gemma whelan as arta simon guerrier february 2014 7. It ran on bbc1 for four thirteenepisode series between 1978 and 1981. Blake s 7 sometimes styled blakes7 is a british science fiction television series produced by the bbc.
After a period of consideration and a wonderful anniversary present from mrs perp ive decided to settle down and rewatch the classic british sf series blakes 7. Terry nation s bbc, science fiction series blake s 7. Based on the bbc tv series created by terry nation which ran from 19781981, blake s 7 tells the story of the charismatic blake and his gang of untrustworthy rebels, engaged in battle against the sinister federation, led by the stylishly dressed and utterly ruthless servalan. Of course i was a bit young for blakes 7 when it was first shown 19781981, but my uncle had them all. I own all the videos and rewatch the blake episodes often. Restoration pt 3 is the final box set in the new allcast series. One group of rebels, lead by a man called blake, are going to take on the federation. A powerful dictatorship has risen to prominence after the chaos of intergalactic wars. Shop blakes 7 season one 4dvd box set blakes 7 entire season 1 blakes. Top 10 blakes 7 episodes classic british scifi show 40th anniversary. Find blakes 7 complete series 14 17dvd box set blakes seven nonusa format, pal, reg.
Blakes 7 was heralded by fans as a revolutionary and ground breaking space opera in the same light as the original star trek series. Fans of bbc cult show blakes 7 were celebrating today, when benedict cumberbatch announced that he would be directing a movie of the 80s science fiction series. Blake s 7 is a british science fiction television programme that was produced by the british broadcasting corporation bbc for its station bbc1. Blakes 7 was a bold show that wasnt afraid to break formulas, which is why its so fondly remembered 40 years on it felt really hitech, says greythompson.
Anyway, blake s 7 is a great ride with lots of twists and conflicts. When he had seen the draft, marsh approved blakes 7 for full development. The liberator returns to earth where blake plans to attack the federation central control computer complex. With mark heap, martin freeman, johnny vegas, mackenzie crook. I understand a tv movie in the uk is projected for 2000. B7 essays expositions on whatever topics the writer feels interested in. Blakes 7 season one 4dvd box set blakes 7 entire season 1. A rebel named roj blake, who once tried to organize a resistance group to overthrow this regime, was caught and divested of his memories.
Blakes 7 is a british science fiction television series produced by the bbc for its bbc1 channel. Gareth thomas as blake, paul darrow as avon and alistair lock as zen steve lyons. He spoke exclusively with the studio exec about his longcherished project. Created by terry nation, a prolific television writer best known for creating the popular dalek monsters for the television series doctor who, it ran for four series between 1978 and 1981. On the flight deck of a civillian ship, the ortega, the pilot, rafford, is attacked and the controls sabotaged. I wish blake or gareth thomas were involved and, also, that people who understood blakes 7 better were involved. The main character, at least initially, was roj blake, played by gareth. Fabulous films video reissue volume 1 in january 1998. Blakes 7 19781981 a group of convicts and outcasts fight a guerrilla war against the totalitarian terran federation from a highly advanced alien spaceship. Fabulous films video reissue volume 4 on 14 april 1998. Although the show loses some of its footing in the last two seasons, there are still plenty of good stories, and the shows influence continues to be felt, in spite of. Just why that is so we learn in time as we also learn the truth of who blake actually is and why the federation want him dead so badly. Who, was the brain behind blake s and for those familiar with the good doctor, you will note that whilst their own beasts, you cant help but be reminded of the. Buy blakes 7 the complete series two from zavvi, the home of pop culture.
Watch all blakes 7 episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. Take advantage of great prices on bluray, 4k, merchandise, games, clothing and more. The inside story by joe nazzaro and sheelagh wells virgin, 1997, a history and critical analysis of blakes 7 by john kenneth muir mcfarland and company, 1999, and liberation. Originally shown on the good old bbc from 1978 the series was the brainchild of dalek creator terry nation. Four thirteenepisode series were produced between 1978 and 1981. The sets are primitive, the effects hokey but its a good story and overall great cast. The blakes 7 complete collection includes all 4 series of the cult 1970s british scifi show from the mind of terry nation. Blakes 7 sometimes styled blakes7 is a british science fiction television series produced by the bbc.
Blake s 7 is a british science fiction television series that was created by terry nation and produced by the british broadcasting corporation bbc. Blakes 7 is an iconic british sf series created by terry nation, who had earlier created the daleks and the after the end drama series survivors. It was created by terry nation, who also created the daleks for the television series doctor who. It was created by terry nation, produced by david maloney seasons and vere lorrimer season 4, and the script editor throughout its run was chris boucher.
Blakes 7 series 1 to 4 complete collection dvd for sale online ebay. Infobox television blakes 7 is a british science fiction television series produced by the bbc for broadcast by bbc1, four episode series being broadcast between 1978 and 1981. George orwells prophetic 1984 has come to pass in the extreme. The following pictures were taken by amanda matthews at the london film and comic con where the blakes 7 cast reunion took place 6th 7th march 2004. Edited from the first four episodes of the cult 1978 bbc tv series set in the far future where freedom fighter roj blake, framed by the allpowerful but corrupt galactic federation which runs all human affairs, escapes his captors from his sentence to a harsh penal. The assignment of character, format, title and script rights of the original bbc series of blake s 7 that ran on bbc television from 19781981. For all blakes 7 fans, this 2 disc special collectors edition is 6 hours of pure nostalgia, which will give you a whole new insight into the making of your favourite science fiction series. Welcome to the official blakes 7 community page where youll read all the latest news and gossip about blakes 7. A tranquilised crew and a series of mysterious murders onboard a drifting starship give avon a dangerous puzzle to solve, and blake a risky mission to complete plot edit. The assignment of character, format, title and script rights of the original bbc series of blakes 7 that ran on bbc television from 19781981. Blakes 7 complete series 14 17dvd box set blakes seven non. Created by doctor who veteran terry nation, blakes 7 was the hit bbc space opera launched in the wake of star wars, though with a grittier sensibility and produced on a. While dvd gives us an unprecedented opportunity to relive our past in front of the tube, sometimes our past is best forgotten. By neil faulkner not on this site unlimited vision blakes 7 at the millennium by patricia carter.
Available now on cd and digital download from big finish blakes 7 restoration part 2 is the second box set of episodes in the new fullcast series. Although proposals for liveaction and animated remakes have not been realised, blakes 7 has been revived with two series of official audio dramas, a comedic short film, a series of fanmade audio plays, and a proposed series of official novels. The main character, at least initially, was roj blake, played. George orwell s prophetic 1984 has come to pass in the extreme. Plus the influences blakes 7 has had on later science fiction shows, like crusade which is available on dvd. Set in the far future, blakes 7 follows the fortunes of a. Popular from the time it was first broadcast, it remains well regarded 1 on account of its dystopian tone. Blakes 7 details the misadventures of roj blake who is sentenced to exile on cygnus alpha. Blakes 7 sometimes styled blakes7 is a british science fiction television series produced by. However, the crew of the scorpio suspect blake has betrayed them and has sold out to the federation. Set in the far future, blake s 7 follows the fortunes of a group of rebels in their fight against the dictatorial terran federation.
Closer look blakes 7 complete series 40th anniversary dvd set. The sets are primitive, the effects hokey but it s a good story and overall great cast. Explore new stories for the crew of the liberator, with fullcast drama in the classic adventures, enhanced. It was created by terry nation, produced by david maloney seasons and vere lorrimer season 4, and the script editor throughout its run was chris bouch. Closer look blakes 7 complete series 40th anniversary. First trailer ive done for something i didnt film myself. Jan 03, 2018 blakes 7 was a bold show that wasnt afraid to break formulas, which is why its so fondly remembered 40 years on it felt really hitech, says greythompson. A production agreement to revive blakes 7 as a telemovies or series but also covers potential feature films, merchandising and licensing. Blakes 7 was one of those shows from back in the day where either you liked it or you didnt, there was very little inbetween. A member of the elite alpha class, jenna was a beautiful but cynical smugglerselfstyled free trader. Awardwinning, fullcast original audio dramas from the worlds of doctor who, torchwood, blakes 7, class, dark shadows, the avengers, survivors, the omega factor, star cops, sherlock holmes, dorian gray, pathfinder legends, the prisoner, adam adamant lives, space 1999, timeslip and terrahawks.
Blakes 7 cast reunion london film and comic con 2004. Blakes 7 is my favorite scifi series, mainly because of the witty dialogue and shadesofgray characterizations. Blake s 7 was one of those shows from back in the day where either you liked it or you didnt, there was very little inbetween. Anyway, blakes 7 is a great ride with lots of twists and conflicts. The complete guide by adrian rigelsford boxtree, 1995, blakes 7. It ran on bbc1 for four thirteenepisode series between 1978 and 1981 the series, which takes place during the third century of the new calendar fans estimate this as approximately 2700 ad, is about the quest of a group of rebels to overthrow. Four episode series were broadcast on bbc1 between 1978 and 1981. A history and critical analysis of blakes 7, the 19781981 british television space adventure john kenneth muir. Blakes 7 series 1 complete dvd, 2004, 5disc set for. Some time later, blake and jenna discover the ship drifting in a circular. Terry nation who created the daleks on cult favourite dr.
A mock movie trailer for the proposed reimagining of blakes 7. Blakes 7 cast at the presentation of the first series dvd, 2004. Jul 12, 2011 a mock movie trailer for the proposed reimagining of blake s 7. Kaufen sie blakes 7 complete series 14 17dvd box set blakes. Dont get me wrong oops, too late the story behind blakes 7 is creative and engaging. But blakes contact, kasabi and her daughter veron have been taken prisoner by servalan and travis and blake and gan teleport to the surface to find veron and outrun the security devices on the outer perimeter of the central control computer complex. Classic films, such as the western the magnificent seven, were an important. Should you feel that you have something interesting to say on blakes 7, be it a political analysis of the federation or an indepth study of soolins hairstyles, feel free to submit it for inclusion on this page. Orac has pinpointed blakes location and reveals to avon and the crew of scorpio that he is on the lawless planet gauda prime, where blake has given up fighting against the federation and is now a bounty hunter. I finally decided to stop waiting for a region 1 release of the classic british space opera, blake s 7, and picked up the recent 40th anniversary complete series region 2 dvd set.
A complete guide to blakes 7, although the latter tends to be expensive, and so the first one is still good enough on its own. In the third century of the second calendar, a corrupt galactic federation, with earth at its center, drugs its billions of citizens into placid submission. The guest stars are a whos who of great british actors from other scifi shows and classic movies. This article is specifically about the production history of the excellent television series blakes 7. Based on the bbc tv series created by terry nation which ran from 19781981, blakes 7 tells the story of the charismatic blake and his gang of untrustworthy rebels, engaged in battle against the sinister federation, led by the stylishly dressed and utterly ruthless servalan.