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| Roj Blake | |
| Continuity: | Blake's 7 |
| Type: | Main character |
| Gender: | Male |
| Race: | Human |
| Location: | The Liberator |
| Status: | Deceased |
| First: | "The Way Back |
| Final: | "Blake" |
| Actor: | Gareth Thomas |
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 Roj Blake was created by series developer Terry Nation.