Blake's 7 : The Radio Years
Lu par Peter Miles
Presented here are the various productions by which the show Blake's 7 was continued after the conclusion of the 1970s television series, focusing on various aspects of the televised episodes. The documentary begins by showcasing one of its principal villains, rather than Blake or his crew.
One notable feature is the two-part documentary exploring the background, career, and motivations of Space Commander Travis. Narrated by Peter Miles, who played Secretary Rontane, it features interviews with actors Brian Croucher and Stephen Greif, as well as script editor Chris Boucher and producer David Maloney. This analysis combines actual dialogue from the television series with new contributions from those involved in the character's creation.
The documentary traces the history of Travis from both factual and fictional perspectives, discussing the casting ideas and the production of the series. It delves into Travis's motivations, beliefs, and his complex relationship with Supreme Commander Servalan, highlighting the character's unique traits and the challenges he faced throughout the series.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapitres
| Travis The Final Act | 1:26:52 |
| The Mark of Kane | 47:09 |
| The Logic of Empire | 45:47 |
| The Sevenfold Crown | 1:30:36 |
| The Syndeton Experiment - Part 1 | 31:42 |
| The Syndeton Experiment - Part 2 | 31:24 |
| The Making of the Radio Series | 23:09 |
| Travis The Final Act - Part 1 - A Federation Man | 43:18 |
| Travis The Final Act - Part 2 - Outlaw | 43:47 |
| Blake's 7 Theme | 3:21 |