Blakes 7

Licensor: B7 Media
Type: Sci-fi drama series
Target Market: teenagers and adults

Broadcaster : Sky One

Created by Terry Nation (creator of Survivors and other successful genre shows, as well as the Doctor’s arch nemesis the Daleks), the original Blake's 7 is one of the most popular sci-fi dramas of all time.

Set in the future, at a time when Earth and many other planets are ruled by the totalitarian Terran Federation, it followed the adventures of Roj Blake and his band of outlaws as they challenged its supremacy. It ran for four series between 1978 and 1981, regularly attracting audiences of over 9m and achieving higher viewing figures than Tom Baker’s Doctor Who. In addition to being a ratings hit, Blake’s 7 was critically acclaimed and a huge influence on subsequent hit sci-fi series such as Babylon 5, Farscape and Firefly.

In 2003, B7 Media acquired the format, script and character rights to Blake’s 7 with a view to re-imagining the brand for a new generation. To date, they have produced three hour-long audio dramas starring Daniela Nardini (This Life), Derek Riddell (No Angels) and Colin Salmon (James Bond, Alien vs. Predator and Resident Evil). Their primary focus remains the development of a new Blake’s 7 television series with a 6 x 60 minute series currently in development with Sky One.

A box set release of the original TV series, has sold in excess of 50,000 units, suggesting a strong and enduring interest in the brand.

Metrostar is representing Blake’s 7 on behalf of B7 Productions, with a view to developing books and other licensed products that will relaunch this classic brand for a new generation.

For more information:

Email: Claire Potter

Visit : www.blakes7.com