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Blakes 7 - Series 1 [Region 2 Import- Non USA Format] [Region 2]

Blakes 7 - Series 1 [Region 2 Import- Non USA Format] [Region 2]
Directed by Douglas Camfield, Michael E. Briant, Pennant Roberts, Vere Lorrimer

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My favorite SF series, hands down. Shows how successfully you can realize an SF show even on a BBC budget. Virtually unknown in the USA, B7 consistently tops lists of the best SF series of all time.

The BBC has been slow to release these discs, and hasn't yet released them in NTSC - so these are a listing for the PAL discs. -bohus

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #129436 in DVD
  • Number of discs: 5
  • Format: PAL
  • Original language: English

Customer Reviews

This is a FANTASTIC SERIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!5
If only it was available in the US on DVD!!! Sadly, it is not, forcing me to acquire the PAL version and play it on my computer. However, it is SO worth it. Here's why:
1. Great writing. The beginning story arc ('The Way Back' to 'Cygnus Alpha' is great. 'Mission to Destiny', 'Duel' and 'Seek-Locate-Destroy' are great as well.)
2. Paul Darrow - He rocks as Avon and the best written character of the series.
3. The Liberator - Ah, what a ship!
4. Terry Nation - Creator of the Daleks, he created and set the tone for what would follow. This is not kid's stuff.
5. Steven Grief as Travis. The best is still the original. Watch his brief monologue at the end of 'Seek-Locate-Destroy' and then watch what Brian Croucher does, well, anytime in Series B. Case closed.

Blake's 7 is a study in how to write, direct on a limited budget, and get quality acting. I cannot see how, if you like SciFi, you CANNOT afford to miss this series. It is one of the pinnacles of British TV along with:
-Doctor Who
-The Day of the Triffids
-Survivors

I can't say enough about this series. It is so good I bought all the VHS tapes (getting worn out now)!! Superb TV and just, well, just fantastic!!!

Robin hood in space!5
This is top notch Sci-Fi made by the creator of the Daleks: Terry Nation. You may order it from Amazon UK but need a PAL dvd player. The story line is that of a band of rebels fighting an evil and corrupt Earth based Federation. Sort of like the one in Star Trek's mirror universe. The stories are hard hitting and no holds barred. However the show relies on great plots, and good acting instead of violence and special effects. I strongly recommend it.