Blake’s 7, the cult classic sci-fi series, is back in stunning, remastered form. This new Blu-ray release of Blake’s 7 Series 1 promises to be the definitive edition, offering a wealth of bonus features and visual upgrades, along with optional modernised special effects.
Framed for crimes he did not commit, freedom fighter Blake (Gareth Thomas) escapes a prison ship and enlists a crew of rogue heroes to fight back against the tyrannical Federation. With Avon, Vila, Jenna, Cally and Gan, Blake boards fantastical spacecraft the Liberator and begins his quest to free the galaxy.
All 13 episodes of the first series have been newly remastered from the best available sources, including the original film where available. These stories have never looked or sounded so good on home media. PLUS, fans can experience their favourite show like never before, with brand new optional updated effects on EVERY EPISODE, exclusive to this Blu-ray set.
Blake’s 7 The Collection: Series 1 extras and enhancements
Blake’s 7 The Collection: Series 1 is also jam-packed with hours of new and exclusive material including:
- Archival Documentary: A previously unreleased documentary exploring the making of the series.
- New Feature-Length Documentary: A fresh look at the creation of the first series.
- In-Depth Interviews: Interviews with cast and crew, including a conversation with Sally Knyvette.
- Stephen Greif tribute: A look at the life and career of the first incarnation of Travis
- Rare Footage: Unseen convention panels and other archival material.
- Archive treats: BBC continuity, TV coverage and music from the Blake’s 7 vinyl record
- Production Archives: A treasure trove of production documents, scripts, and floor plans.
- HD photo galleries including unseen images
- Content and commentaries from earlier DVD release
Blake’s 7 The Collection Series 1 Blu-ray is out on November 11th and is available for pre-order now.
Blake’s 7 Production Diary: Series B is now available
Meanwhile, the independently-published B7 Production Diary: Series B is also available. Written by Jonathan Helm and Grahame Robertson, it is “packed with never-before-seen photographs and exclusive revelations, this is the definitive chronicle of the series that reshaped a classic.”
You can order the 314-page long B7 Production Diary: Series B direct from Lulu.