Roj Blake

Roj Blake was one of the main characters featured in the 1978-1981 television series Blake's 7. He was played by actor Gareth Thomas. He was introduced in the pilot episode of the series, "The Way Back" and was a credited cast member throughout seasons one and two. He made two guest apperances in series three and series four, appearing in twenty-eight episodes of the program in total.

Biography
Roj Blake was a political dissident, who actively spoke out against the corrupt Terran Federation. He was captured after attending a proscribed political meeting outside the Domed City. Blake was brainwashed into becoming a model citizen, but soon found himself involved with another resistance group. The authorities hatched a plan to discredit Blake by framing him for child molestation and had him sentenced to life on the prison planet Cygnus Alpha. Blake led a prison revolt that involved several others who eventually became known as "Blake's 7".

Notes & Trivia

 * The character of was created by series developer Terry Nation.