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Blake's 7 ''Blake's 7'' is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. Four series of thirteen 50-minute episodes were broadcast on BBC1 between 1978 and 1981. It was created by Terry Nation, who also wrote the first series, prod ...
'' is a British
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series that was created by
Terry Nation Terence Joseph Nation (8 August 19309 March 1997) was a Welsh screenwriter and novelist. Especially known for his work in British television science fiction, he created the Daleks and Davros for ''Doctor Who'', as well as the series '' Surviv ...
and produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation (
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). Four series were produced between 2 January 1978 and 21 December 1981, all of which have been released on
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and Region 2
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. From September 2021 to June 2022, Forces TV began airing repeats of all 52 episodes of ''Blake's 7'' for the first time; this was followed by a weekly re-run on GBTV from January 2022. The following cast members made regular appearances in ''Blake's 7'':


''Liberator'' and ''Scorpio'' Crew

* Gareth Thomas – Roj Blake (series 1–2 as a regular and series 3–4 as a guest) * Sally Knyvette – Jenna Stannis (series 1–2) *
Paul Darrow Paul Darrow (born Paul Valentine Birkby; 2 May 1941 – 3 June 2019) was an English actor and writer. He became best known for playing Kerr Avon in the BBC science fiction television series ''Blake's 7'' between 1978 and 1981. His many te ...
– Kerr Avon (series 1–4) *
Michael Keating Michael, Mike or Mickey Keating may refer to: Politics * Michael Keating (Irish politician) (born 1946), Fine Gael then Progressive Democrats TD from Dublin * Michael Keating (Manitoba politician) * Michael Keating (political scientist) (born 195 ...
– Vila Restal (series 1–4) *
David Jackson David Jackson or Dave Jackson may refer to: Academics *David Jackson (art historian) (born 1958), British professor of Russian and Scandinavian art histories * David J. Jackson, American political scientist * David M. Jackson, Canadian mathematics ...
– Olag Gan (series 1–2) *
Jan Chappell Janet Victoria Chappell (born 7 June 1945) is an English actress, known for her portrayal of Cally in the first three series of ''Blake's 7''. She was born in Brixton, London, and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Her television app ...
– Cally (series 1–3) *
Peter Tuddenham Peter Tuddenham (27 November 1918 – 9 July 2007) was a British actor. He was well known for his voice work, which included the voices of the computers in the BBC science fiction series ''Blake's 7'' (1978–1981). Life and career Tuddenham w ...
– Zen / Orac / Slave (as voices; series 1–4) *
Josette Simon Josette Patricia Simon, OBE (born 1959 or 1960) is a British actor who played the part of Dayna Mellanby in the third and fourth series of the television sci-fi series ''Blake's 7'' from 1980 to 1981. She trained at the Central School of Spee ...
– Dayna Mellanby (series 3–4) *
Steven Pacey Steven Pacey (born 5 June 1957) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Del Tarrant in the third and fourth series of the science fiction series ''Blake's 7'' from January 1980 to December 1981. Personal life Pacey was born on 5 J ...
– Del Tarrant (series 3–4) *
Glynis Barber Glynis Barber (born Glynis van der Riet; 25 October 1955) is a South African born British actress. She is known for her portrayals of Sgt. Harriet Makepeace in the British police drama ''Dempsey and Makepeace'', Glenda Mitchell in ''EastEnders ...
– Soolin (series 4)


Villains

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Jacqueline Pearce Jacqueline Pearce (20 December 1943 – 3 September 2018) was a British film and television actress. She was best known for her portrayal of the principal villain Servalan in the British science fiction TV series ''Blake's 7'' (1978–1981), ...
– Servalan (series 1–4) *
Stephen Greif Stephen John Greif (; 26 August 1944 – 23 December 2022) was an English actor known for his roles as Travis in ''Blake's 7'', Harry Fenning in three series of '' Citizen Smith'', Signor Donato in '' Casanova'' and Commander John Shepherd in ...
– Travis I (series 1) *
Brian Croucher Brian Croucher is an English actor and director best known for his role as Ted Hills, which he played from 1995 to 1997, in the soap opera ''EastEnders''. Croucher also had a regular role in the science fiction series ''Blake's 7''. Career Cr ...
– Travis II (series 2)


Series overview


Episodes


Series 1 (1978)

Series 1 aired on
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, Mondays, mostly 7:15 p.m., 2 January 1978 to 27 March 1978, Producer:
David Maloney David John Lee Maloney (14 December 1933 – 18 July 2006) was a British television director and producer, best known for his work on the BBC science-fiction series ''Doctor Who'', ''Blake's 7'' and '' The Day of the Triffids''. ''The Guard ...
. It averaged 9.22 million viewers on original airing in the UK, with an average chart position of 45.


Series 2 (1979)

Series 2 aired on BBC1, Tuesdays, mostly 7:20 p.m., 9 January 1979 to 3 April 1979. Producer: David Maloney. It averaged 7.14 million viewers on original airing in the UK, with an average chart position of 79, a drop of over two million viewers on that of Series A.


Series 3 (1980)

Series 3 aired on BBC1, Mondays, mostly 7:15 p.m., 7 January 1980 to 31 March 1980. Producer: David Maloney. It averaged 9.45 million viewers on original airing in the UK, with an average chart position of 32, the highest rated series.


Series 4 (1981)

Series 4 aired on BBC1, Mondays, mostly 7:15 p.m., 28 September 1981 to 21 December 1981. Producer:
Vere Lorrimer Vere Lorrimer (8 June 1920 – 1 October 1998) was a British television producer and director. His work as director included many BBC dramas including ''Compact'', '' Doomwatch'', ''Dixon of Dock Green'', and ''Blake's 7''. He later moved on to ...
. It averaged 8.49 million viewers on original airing in the UK, with an average chart position of 74, a drop of about a million viewers on that of Series 3, and a chart position on par with that of Series 2.


References


See also

* History of ''Blake's 7'' {{Blake's 7 Blake's 7
Blake's 7 ''Blake's 7'' is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. Four series of thirteen 50-minute episodes were broadcast on BBC1 between 1978 and 1981. It was created by Terry Nation, who also wrote the first series, prod ...