REBELLION: The Complete Story of Blake’s 7

Terry Nation’s seminal science fiction television series Blake’s 7 brought us controversy, politics, wit – and that unforgettable ending. Fifty years since Roj Blake first took on the totalitarian Federation in space – and Coronation Street on ITV – the series remains beloved. Even today, Blake’s 7 is a benchmark for modern science fiction, its sophisticated storytelling and amoral characters going on to inspire the creators of contemporary classics such as Babylon 5, Andromeda, Lexx, Farscape and Firefly.

Fifty years and a harsher world later, Blake’s 7 looks like a product of the 1970s, but in many ways it also feels increasingly prophetic. Whilst the fight to mount a modern re-imagining rivaled Roj Blake’s own failed rebellion against the Federation – the original Blake’s 7 lives on today as our rebels Blake, Avon, Jenna, Vila, Gan, Cally and their diva-like nemesis Servalan, continue the fight in new novels and full-cast audio dramas.

REBELLION celebrates one of the BBC’s most influential science fiction dramas; as well as revealing the untold story of the twenty-year battle to bring the show back to our screens. With previously unseen concept art, development scripts; a unique insight into what really went on behind the scenes of the failed remake attempts; plus exclusive access to cast and crew, this book is packed with inside information on Blake’s 7 – its origins, its present and a tantalising glimpse of what its future might have been.

REBELLION is the definitive anniversary celebration, giving you an access-all-areas pass to the inner world of the continuing legend that is Blake’s 7.