Blake's 7 to return as audio drama

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Blake's 7 is set to return as a series of audio dramas based on the original format and characters.

Production company B7 Productions has created a "radical re-interpretation" of the cult series, with actors including Derek Riddell (Roj) and Daniela Nardini (Servalan) taking part.

B7P Executive Producer Simon Moorhead explained: "Representing the best traditions of the original television series these all-new audio adventures will be a fresh and dramatic interpretation of this much loved cult classic. Whilst they are intended to appeal to fans of the original series, equally we hope they'll capture the imagination of the next generation of fans who love science fiction and enjoy compelling radio drama."

Audio Director Andrew Sewell added: "In the 1970s, Blake's 7 heralded a new creed of television science fiction. Radio represents the ideal medium to re-introduce Blakes 7 and to remind people what a rich and imaginative world Terry Nation created. With the superb cast we've brought together we're set to deliver a compelling but very different take on the original show, with the added benefit of no wobbly sets or dodgy special effects."

The series will be released as 36 x 5 minute dramas and will debut in early 2007. Each drama was written by Ben Aaronavitch, James Swallow and Marc Platt.

Source: Digital Spy