The complete collection of classic BBC science fiction adventure Blake’s 7 will be released on DVD on the 12th March and is available to pre-order now from amazon.co.uk. Jan Chappell, […]
The complete collection of classic BBC science fiction adventure Blake’s 7 will be released on DVD on the 12th March and is available to pre-order now from amazon.co.uk.
Jan Chappell, who starred as Cally, says: “I am so happy that BBC Worldwide are re- releasing the DVD Boxset to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Blake’s 7 because the fans of the programme have been amongst the most dedicated. Hurrah BBC!”
The group was led by Gareth Thomas’ Blake, and also includes career criminal Vila (Michael Keating), alien guerrilla fighter Cally (Jan Chappell), strong-man Gan (David Jackson), pilot Jenna (Sally Knyvette), computer expert Avon (Paul Darrow) alongside the voice of their ship, the Liberator’s onboard computer, Zen (Peter Tuddenham) completing the original group of seven. Over the years, the cast also included Stephen Pacey as Tarrant, Josette Simon as Dayna, and Glynis Barber as Soolin, with Stephen Greif and Brian Croucher playing the villainous Travis and Jacqueline Pearce as Servalan.
The new release includes a wealth of bonus content:
SERIES 1 – 2 x outtakes, Missing Scene, 1 x Robot, 2 x Flat Feet and a Blooper, Blue Peter Feature, Trailer for S2, 3 x audio comms , Character intros & Episode synopses.
SERIES 2 – Multi Coloured Swapshop, Jude Hudson’s costume Collection, Mat’s Models, Introducing Orace, The Mutoids, Ballad of Travis II, Saturday Superstore, Scene Today, Trailer for S3, 3 x audio comms, Small World & episode synopses.
SERIES 3 – Stuart’s Stunts, Sheelagh’s make up memories, Introducing Tarrant, Introducing Dayna, Trailer for S4, S3 Clean Titles, Blake’s Bloops, Nationwide 1979, Casting Tarrant, 3 x audio comms.
SERIES 4 – Introducing Soolin, Introducing Slave, Blake’s Bloops, Liz Parker on Pubble Mill, Blue Peter 1983, Ken Ledsham’s B7 Designs, Special Sounds, Forever Avon, S4 Clean Titles, S4 studio recordings, Terry Nations on Series 4 & 2 x audio comms.
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Any word on a legal download or stream option?
Not that’s included in that story; as a number of people have raised this point, I’ve emailed BBCW to ask
In your little roundup of the characters and actors involved you somehow managed to omit Blake himself.
Not mine – but now sorted.
Quote, The group was led by Garath Thomas’ Blake, Unquote.
shame doesn’t seem to be any new extras, new documentary’s would have been nice.
…or even the documentaries that Kevin Davies made for the original releases, that (for reasons that were never satisfactorily explained) never got used.
Anyway, I still have the four individual series sets, so I’ll stick with those.
So when will a Region 1 or Region free version be released?
My favourite all time series. That ending on the final episode (even with Paul Darrow’s over hammy acting) is still one of the best.
Are these the same digipaks in a new slipcase or a new release in Amray style boxes?
Has the series been remastered?
I’ve seen Blake’s 7 episodes with remastered visual effects on Dailymotion (G7TV) and Vimeo, chiefly fan-based. I would imagine that there would be DVD and Blu-Ray options for viewing better effects as they’ve also done for Doctor Who.
Playable on American machines?
A remastered Blu Ray release would be nice. I already have the 4 series box sets DVD’s.
If bigger shows can’t afford it, there’s no hope for B7.
Is this Region 2 only? We need a proper North American release!
But this is just the same DVDs that have already been available for years? In a new box?
From all accounts, these are the same DVDs repackaged. We’ve contacted BBC Worldwide to see if there’s anything new in here.
Just like the BBC successfully brought back Doctor Who, I hope they bring back Blake’s 7.
That would be great. Although with several of the original stars now sadly no longer with us, and in reflection of how the original series concluded, a new Blake’s 7 would imaginably be either a reboot or a continuation with entirely new characters. Either way, in honor of how Terry Nation made Blake 7 so special in its own right, I’m hoping that whoever may be up for challenge would do it the same justice that Russell T. Davies has done for Doctor Who.
The separate boxes are still available, for less than this single box.
Can this set please be released in the USA? Our last release here was on VHS.
Any word on whether this set will be released in the States?