- "Our meeting is the most unlikely happening I can imagine. Therefore we meet."
- ―Kerr Avon
"Aftermath" | |
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Series Blake's 7 Season 3, Episode 1 | |
Air date | January 7th, 1980 |
Writers | Terry Nation |
Director | Vere Lorrimer |
Producers | David Maloney |
Starring | Paul Darrow; Jan Chappell; Michael Keating; Steven Pacey; Jacqueline Pearce; Josette Simon; Peter Tuddenham |
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"Aftermath" is the first episode of series three of Blake's 7. Directed by Vere Lorrimer, it first aired on Monday, January 7th, 1980 on BBC One. It is the 27th episode in total.
Synopsis[]
The Liberator is severely damaged during the battle with the Andromedans, forcing the crew to abandon ship. The Federation defeats the alien invaders, but has sustained heavy casualties and its influence in the galaxy is considerably reduced.
Cast[]
Principal cast[]
Actor | Role |
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Paul Darrow | Kerr Avon |
Jan Chappell | Cally |
Michael Keating | Vila Restal |
Jacqueline Pearce | Servalan |
Josette Simon | Dayna Mellanby |
Peter Tuddenham | Orac |
Guest starring[]
Actor | Role |
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Cy Grant | Hal Mellanby |
Alan Lake | Chel |
Sally Harrison | Lauren Mellanby |
Richard Franklin | Federation trooper |
Michael Melia | Federation trooper |
David Christian | Sarran |
Stuart Fell | Sarran |
Alan Mechen | Sarran |
Gareth Milne | Sarran |
Brian Montana | Sarran |
Bobby Webber | Sarran |
Jason West | Sarran |
Kevin White | Voice in space |
Notes & Trivia[]
- Blake's 7 was created by Terry Nation.
- This is the first appearance of Dayna Mellanby. She becomes a regular cast member on the series throughout the remainder of its duration.
- This marks the final appearance of The Liberator.
- Actor Richard Franklin is also known for playing Captain Mike Yates on episodes of Doctor Who. He appeared in forty-one episodes of the show.