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Release Date:
2 January 1978 (UK) morePlot:
In the third century of the second calendar, a corrupt galactic federation, with Earth at its center... morePlot Keywords:
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A 'cult' series worthy of its status amongst aficionados moreCast
(Series Cast Summary - 9 of 108)| Michael Keating | ... | Vila Restal (52 episodes, 1978-1981) | |
| Paul Darrow | ... | Kerr Avon (51 episodes, 1978-1981) | |
| Peter Tuddenham | ... | Orac / ... (49 episodes, 1978-1981) | |
| Jan Chappell | ... | Cally / ... (37 episodes, 1978-1981) | |
| Jacqueline Pearce | ... | Servalan / ... (29 episodes, 1978-1981) | |
| Gareth Thomas | ... | Roj Blake / ... (28 episodes, 1978-1981) | |
| Sally Knyvette | ... | Jenna Stannis (26 episodes, 1978-1979) | |
| Steven Pacey | ... | Del Tarrant / ... (26 episodes, 1980-1981) | |
| Josette Simon | ... | Dayna Mellanby (26 episodes, 1980-1981) |
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50 min (52 episodes)Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishColour:
ColourAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Gareth Thomas revealed in "The Cult of...: Blake's 7 (#1.5)" (2006) that he became disillusioned with some aspects of the series, in particular what he regarded as its move away from science fiction and into science fantasy. When he asked if he could direct a couple of episodes and this was refused by the BBC, he decided to leave. moreQuotes:
Roj Blake: Where are we?Vila Restal: In a transit cell.
Roj Blake: I don't understand.
Vila Restal: You're on your way to the penal colony on Cygnus Alpha. Or you will be when the prison ship's refueled. Try to look on the bright side. It must have something. None of the guests have ever left early. In fact, none of them have ever left at all.
Roj Blake: Why are you going there?
Vila Restal: They didn't give me a choice. I steal things. Compulsive, I'm afraid. I've had my head adjusted by some of the best in the business. But it just won't stay adjusted.
Roj Blake: A professional thief.
Vila Restal: More a vocation than a profession. Other people's property comes naturally to me.
[Jenna sits down next to them]
Jenna Stannis: [to Blake] What's the time?
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Despite the somewhat clunky special effects and plastic sets and costumes this series has always had a devoted following. Its plot lines, its witty and sharp dialogue, and the development of the characters seems to make you want more; and for 52 episodes 'more' is what we get. Splendid performances by all the major participants, this series has all the qualities you might wish for in a good book. You just have to keep 'turning the page'. For my money this is more fun than the old "Doctor Who" series (although the new Doctor Who series is another matter - fabulous!) The BBC, it seems to me, has always been lucky in having good writers for Sci-Fi. Right from Nigel Kneale (Quatermass, 1953 onwards) to Terry Nation and others. Great fun and completely addictive.