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Blake's 7(1978)
Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 12:01 am
mr_sledgeka
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Discuss and post about this BBC Sci-Fi Series on this thread.
Here's some Basic Information about this TV Series:
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Blake's 7 is set in the future, in a time when the Earth and many other planets are ruled by the totalitarian Terran Federation. Roj Blake, played by Gareth Thomas, is a political dissident convicted on a trumped-up charge and sentenced to deportation to a penal colony on a remote planet. Escaping while being transported, with the assistance of his fellow prisoners, he obtains an advanced alien spacecraft, the Liberator which he uses to strike back against the Federation. He receives somewhat reluctant support from the rest of his crew, who are fellow escapees, especially Kerr Avon, played by Paul Darrow, a technical genius more interested in saving his own skin and seeking personal wealth than striking a blow for freedom. Later on in the series, when Blake is separated from his crew, Avon takes over, but remains a target for the forces of the Federation.
Starring Gareth Thomas as Roj Blake :Paul Darrow as Kerr Avon
Sally Knyvette as Jenna Stannis Michael Keating as Vila Restal. Created by Terry Nation(Dalek Creator)
is blake 7 a good show, i have never seen it and i always wondered about it
Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 7:11 pm
mr_sledgeka
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vertigofan wrote:
is blake 7 a good show, i have never seen it and i always wondered about it
Depends on your definition of a good show? I grew up watching this Show on the ABC Australia but missed the first two series. It was made by the BBC and featured stars and crew who appeared also in Doctor Who.
It's set in the distant future, I think it was good storytelling with a touch of fantasy obviously the visual effects are not that good compared with today's standards and some episodes were cheaply done.
A rebel force striking back at a Totalitarian regime and setting those enslaved by this regime'The Federation' free. Abit similiar to the plot of the Star Wars Films.
One of my fav classic shows from the 70's AND 80'S.It's worth checking out if this sought of Sci-fi appeals to you.
A new audio series is now available online to listen at www.B7media.com
There is also discussions of a new B7 Live TV series(more as a spinoff than a remake)..
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:18 am
Bazza
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I remember Blake's 7 as my dad used to watch it with my brother. I never really got into but wouldn't mind in having alook. Are they available on DVD?
I saw some clips on youtube(The python Sooof is hilarious)
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:35 pm
Bazza
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Hey Mr S! I got the First DVD disc out fro mthe video shop and really enjoyed it very 70's with those sideburns but want to watch the rest now. Bring it on mate!
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:44 pm
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Yeah its worth checking out on DVd I just received the 1,3 & 4 series from mr enterprise and now the Second series boxset. I particularly like the B7 extras as well. Bring on the new Series!
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:06 pm
Bazza
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This show brought back Memmories my brother told me he watched it on the ABC in the 1980's and I watched it also? I don't remember much.
I like that Blond Chick on the Liberator(great ship by the way!).
Jenna on the Liberator
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