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Blake's 7 The Collection: Series 1 on Blu-ray in November

23 August 2024

The BBC has announced the November release of Blake's Seven The Collection: Series 1 on Blu-ray, featuring all of the series 1 episodes of the cult science fiction series with newly mastered special effects and a bounty of special features.

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 (Paul Darrow), Vila (Michael Keating), Jenna (Sally Knyvette), Cally (Jan Chappell) and Gan (David Jackson), Blake boards fantastical spacecraft the Liberator and begins his quest to free the galaxy.

All 13 episodes 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 Blu-ray pack shot

Blake's 7 The Collection: Series 1 will be released on UK Blu-ray by the BBC on 11 November 2024 at the pre-order price of £39.99.

BLU-RAY BOX SET FEATURES:

  • Updated special effects on all 13 episodes
  • Archival Documentary: the previously unreleased Making Of Blake's 7, featuring extensive interviews with cast and crew
  • New Feature-Length Documentary: a new look back at the making of the first series
  • In Conversation: Matthew Sweet interviews actor Sally Knyvette
  • Stephen Greif Tribute: a look at the life and career of the first incarnation of Travis
  • Rare Conversation Footage: previously unreleased panels with the cast and crew
  • Archive Treats: BBC continuity, TV coverage and music from the Blake's 7 vinyl record
  • HD Photo Galleries: with previously unseen images
  • DVD Content: featurettes, audio commentaries and more
  • Written Archive: Production paperwork, scripts, studio floorplans and much more, available for the first time