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We continue our anniversary themed episodes with a celebration of 10 years of full cast Blake's 7 audio drama from Big Finish. Brian Croucher has appeared in both Blake's 7 (as Space Commander Travis) and Doctor Who (as Borg in The Robots of Death), and he joins us to talk about his career and his views on life, as well as his time recording audio drama for Big Finish and Magic Bullet Productions. Our thanks go to Ian Kubiak at Cygnus Alpha Events - https://www.cygnusalpha.org/ Original theme composed by Joe Kraemer | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.joekraemer.com/about/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sirensofaudio@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sirensofaudio.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Audio Feedback: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/sirensofaudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://twitter.com/audiosirens⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/audiosirens/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/audiosirens⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrU3MLlOeJTLnAbLl35QgeQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Clips and music are copyright BBC and Big Finish and are used for review purposes only. No infringement is intended. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirensofaudio/message

First broadcast on FAB RADIO INTERNATIONAL at 19:00 on April 23rd 2023 This week, WARREN CUMMINGS returns for a lightning journey through one of his favourite TV shows, BLAKE'S SEVEN, TERRY NATION'S classic space drama from the late 1970s and early 1980s, which featured a small and possibly foolhardy band of freedom-fighting heroic outcasts (or, if you prefer, terrorist maniacs) battling against the might of an oppressive regime known asTHE FEDERATION in a series that somehow seems to be getting more and more prescient with the passing days. THE FEDERATION had, of course, branded our heroes, BLAKE and his followers as criminals, and tried to brush them under the carpet but, of course, they had to fail at that otherwise there wouldn't be a show, and for four hard-fought years, BLAKE, JENNA, AVON, VILA, GAN, and CALLY, with later additions or replacements TARRANT, DAYNA and SOOLIN used their acquired Spacecraft THE LIBERATOR and later SCORPIO, several super computers, ZEN, ORAC and SLAVE, to strike at the heart of THE FEDERATION, mostly as personified by the exotic SERVALAN and, at least for a couple of seasons, SPACE COMMANDER TRAVIS. Fifty-two episodes were made across four series, until everything came to a head on the planet of GAUDA PRIME just before Christmas 1981, when this popular and fondly remembered series came to an unexpectedly dramatic conclusion. Over the next hour we concentrate mostly – but not entirely - on the first season – and, in our enthusiasm, a couple of memory slips do creep in, but I hope you'll enjoy our take on the show despite those. PLEASE NOTE - For Copyright reasons, musical content sometimes has to be removed for the podcast edition. All the spoken word content remains (mostly) as it was in the broadcast version. Hopefully this won't spoil your enjoyment of the show.

  From the start of the rebellion to its brutal conclusion, Arlen has hunted for Roj Blake. Cally fights beside her. Jenna Stannis works for her. Space Commander Travis is her mentor. As she plays each side off against the other, how will Arlen decide who are allies and who are enemies? Saurian Major by Lizbeth Myles Saurian Major is a key Federation communications hub. Federation Officer Arlen undertakes an undercover mission to destroy the rebel factions that threaten it. The last person she expects to find is an Auron outcast among the humans. Will the mysterious Cally disrupt her plan? No Name by Simon Guerrier Everyone on Vanstone is hiding something. That's why they are there. Hiding from her own past, Arlen wonders what has brought Roj Blake to this remote outpost. Has Arlen uncovered a buried secret? And what does Space Commander Travis want on Vanstone? Sedition by Jonathan Morris Jenna Stannis knows that smuggling guns will help free Solta-Minor from the Federation. And she suspects that's not the only reason why Arlen wants her help. But Jenna doesn't know who else is on the planet. How can Travis have survived Star One?

In the first of a series of forthcoming Blake's 7 themed episodes over the next couple of months, we are privileged to be joined by the actor who played Space Commander Travis in series 1, namely, Stephen Greif. Stephen talks in-depth about his upbringing and what drew him to acting, his time at The Old Vic and working with Sir Laurence Oliver, the appeal of recreating Travis on audio for Big Finish, plus, his strong views on the culture wars and how it has affected the entertainment industry. Thank you Stephen Greif for joining us for this episode. Included are snippets and trailers from the following audio releases: The Worlds of Blake's 7 - Avalon Volume 1 Blake's 7 - The Liberator Chronicles Volume 10 The World's of Blake's 7 - The Clone Masters Philip recommends Blake's 7 - The Liberator Chronicles Volume 10 Dwayne recommends Doctor Who - The Wheel In Space (BBC Audio plus Loose Cannon reconstruction) Next time.... Bill Baggs joins us to talk about his fandom journey, his audio and video productions, and the re-launch of the BBV website. The Sirens of Audio on YouTube Theme music by The Jackpot Golden Boys Closing theme arrangement by Alastair King Email: sirensofaudio@gmail.com Website: sirensofaudio.com Twitter: @AudioSirens Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/sirensofaudio/ Clips and music are copyright BBC and Big Finish. No infringement is intended. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sirensofaudio/message

Joining us is Elliot Chapman, the actor who was cast to play Ben Jackson, companion to the first and second Doctors for Big Finish ranges "The Early Years" and "The Companion Chronicles". Elliot chats about his time in the role, his pathway to acting, his experiences in the recording studio and why he decided to hang up Ben's uniform. Thanks so much for chatting with us Elliot! Philip recommens Doctor Who - Arc of Infinity read by Geoffrey Beavers (Audiobook) Dwayne recommends Tago Mago by Can (Music) Next time.... Stephen Greif talks about his life, his career, and recreating the role of Space Commander Travis for Big Finish. The Sirens of Audio on YouTube Theme music by The Jackpot Golden Boys Email: sirensofaudio@gmail.com Website: sirensofaudio.com Twitter: @AudioSirens Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/sirensofaudio/ Clips and music are copyright BBC and Big Finish. No infringement is intended. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sirensofaudio/message

We're very pleased to release our first episode devoted to a major character - Space Commander Travis

We're very pleased to release our first episode devoted to a major character - Space Commander Travis

We've discovered that some listeners have unfortunately had problems downloading our discussion on Seek Locate Destroy, so we are uploading again. The Liberator crew are becoming a symbol of resistance for malcontents, so Federation Supreme Commander Servalan appoints Space Commander Travis - an old enemy of Blake's - to deal with the problem. Join us for a discussion of the 6th episode of Blakes 7, first broadcast on February 6th 1978. (First screened in Australia on Friday, April 27, 1979 at 8:15pm.)

The Liberator crew are becoming a symbol of resistance for malcontents, so Federation Supreme Commander Servalan appoints Space Commander Travis - an old enemy of Blake's - to deal with the problem. Join us for a discussion of the 6th episode of Blakes 7, first broadcast on February 6th 1978. (First screened in Australia on Friday, April 27, 1979 at 8:15pm.)

A superb couple of stories and an ideal way to celebrate 40 years.    @TinDogPodcast reviews the stunning #Blakes7 40th Anniversary box set from @BigFinish.   A brand new two-hour drama celebrating the 40th anniversary of Terry Nation's classic Blake's 7 series. The Way Ahead by Mark Wright Roj Blake. Kerr Avon. Names that sent shockwaves through the galaxy, shattering the foundations of the Terran Federation and giving hope to the oppressed. But what is their legacy? Crusading heroes or dangerous enemies of the state? In the early days of Blake’s rebellion, the Liberator comes to Malanar Delta to aid resistance leader Avalon, but the crew find Space Commander Travis and his Federation forces waiting. An abandoned Federation research project could give Travis the key to finally bringing Blake to justice. Years later, in the aftermath of the Galactic War, Avon and the Liberator crew fight to survive as new battle lines are drawn and alliances forged by President Servalan. Will survival be enough when a symbol of hope is turned into a devastating engine of war? Written By: Mark Wright Directed By: John Ainsworth Cast Paul Darrow (Kerr Avon), Michael Keating (Vila Restal), Jan Chappell (Cally), Steven Pacey (Del Tarrant), Jacqueline Pearce (Servalan), Yasmin Bannerman(Dayna Mellanby), Alistair Lock (Zen / Orac), Sally Knyvette (Jenna Stannis), Stephen Greif (Travis), Olivia Poulet (Avalon), Kate Brown (Cassandra), Glynis Barber (Magda), Sam Woodward (Sheltak / Freighter Captain), Catherine Bailey(Mutoid / Captain), Fanos Xenofós (Interceptor Commander  / Trooper). Other parts played by members of the cast.   Producer John Ainsworth Script Editor John Ainsworth Executive Producers Jason Haigh-Ellery and Nicholas Briggs

#blakes7 #tindogpodcast  From the VHS release: Cally is captured by the Federation when Blake and his crew destroy its Communications Centre and steal the cypher system. Old rival, Space Commander Travis, is ordered to seek, locate and destroy Blake, and he plans to use Cally as bait...