Between 1978 and 1981, nearly 10 million viewers every week tuned in to watch Roj Blake lead his band of rebels against the forces of the evil Federation. Although Blake and his allies were apparently killed in the cliff-hanger final episode, they left behind a legion of loyal fans around the world.
For the first time, this unique book explores the making of the cult phenomenon from both behind and in front of the camera. Blake's 7: The Inside Story is co-written by American journalist Joe Nazzaro, who has interviewed virtually the entire cast and crew of Blake's 7 over the last decade; and Sheelagh Wells, who worked on the series for nearly there of its four seasons. The result is a fascinating collaboration, combining an in-depth retrospective with a true insider's point of view.
Blake's 7: The Inside Story features interviews with dozens of actors, producers, writers, directors, make-up, costume and visual effects designers and camera crews - many speaking about their work on the series for the first time. The book contains over 200 photographs (many in full color), designs and drawings, as well as in-house memos, script pages, a studio floor plan of the B7 sets; even the original BBC marketing brochure for the series.
Chapters include: Origins, location filming, the cast, special FX, make-up and costume, studio recording, "Where are they now?" and a complete Blake's 7 episode guide.