There have been three producers of Blake's 7 audio dramas: BBC Radio, B7 Productions and Big Finish Productions.
BBC Radio In 1998, the series returned to the BBC on the radio. The stories are set between the season D episodes "Stardrive" and "Animals". They were broadcast on BBC Radio 4. The roles of Dayna and Soolin, played by Josette Simon and Glynis Barber in the TV series, have been recast with Angela Bruce and Paula Wilcox.Pixley, Andrew (2004). Blake's 7. The Radio Adventures [CD liner notes]. London: BBC Audiobooks
In 2006, B7 Productions announced that it had recorded a series of 36 five-minute audio adventures with an entirely new cast. The new series was broadcast on BBC Radio 7 as three hour-long episodes.
The early years B7 Productions also produced series of 30-minute prequel audio episodes, which explored the earlier histories of the central characters. These were broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra from 2010. #TitleCastWriterBroadcast Date 1.1 When Vila Met Gan Michael Keating as Vila, Owen Aaronovitch as Gan and Alistair Lock as Zen Ben Aaronovitch 4 June 2010 1.2 Point of No Return Craig Kelly as Travis, Jake Maskall as Sub. Lt. Garcia and Peter Guinness as Carl Varon James Swallow 31 December 2011 1.3 Eye of the Machine Colin Salmon as Avon, Keeley Hawes as Anna Grant, Geoffrey Palmer as Ensor and Alistair Lock as Zen Ben Aaronovitch 31 May 2010 1.4.1 Blood & Earth Jan Chappell as Aunty Cally Secundus, Amy Humphreys as Ariane Cally, Barbara Joslyn as Jorden Cally and Julian Wadham as Commissioner Van Reich Ben Aaronovitch 1 June 2010 1.4.2 Flag & Flame Susannah Doyle as Katrina "Skate" Cally, Natalie Walter as Merrin Cally and Michael Cochrane as Commander Gresham Marc Platt 7 January 2012 1.5.1 The Dust Run Carrie Dobro as Jenna Stannis and Benedict Cumberbatch as Max Townsend Simon Guerrier 2 June 2010 1.5.2 The Trial Carrie Dobro as Jenna Stannis, Stephen Lord as Nick and Benedict Cumberbatch as Max Townsend Simon Guerrier 3 June 2010 2.1 Escape Velocity Zoe Tapper as Pilot, Jason Merrells as Healer, Sam Woodward as Gunner, Pamela Banks as Tech, Tracy-Ann Oberman as Avatar and Alistair Lock as Zen James Swallow 24 December 2011
BBC Audiobooks Audiobook readings novelising episodes from season A of the TV series released by BBC Audio. +#TitleNarratorWriterRelease date 1 The Way Back Gareth Thomas Trevor Hoyle April 2009 2 Cygnus Alpha Paul Darrow Trevor Hoyle April 2009 3 Project Avalon Jacqueline Pearce & Paul Darrow Trevor Hoyle May 2013
The Liberator Chronicles A series of enhanced audiobooks from Big Finish Productions with members of the TV series reprising their roles.
Volumes 1, 4, 7 and 10 are set during Season A. Volumes 2, 5, 8 and 11 are set during Season B. Volumes 3, 6, 9 and 12 are set during Season C. The special episode "Remnants" is available only on the Big Finish website.
The Classic Audio Adventures A series of full cast dramas from Big Finish Productions with members of the TV series reprising their roles.
Special (2013) A 60-minute special was released in January 2013. It takes place between season B and C of the TV series, directly between the events of "Star One" and "Aftermath". The roles of Zen and Orac, voiced by Peter Tuddenham in the TV series, has been recast with Alistair Lock. It was also released by Big Finish Productions as an eBook in February 2013.
Series 1 (2014) The first series consisting of six 60-minute episodes were released monthly from January 2014 to June 2014. They are set during season B of the TV series, between "Voice from the Past" and "Gambit". A story arc running across the six episodes concerns the Liberator crew pausing their quest for Star One to track down the Federation's new experimental computer. It also features the introduction of the President, portrayed by Hugh Fraser, a character who was mentioned but never seen in the original series.
Series 2 (2014 - 2015) A second series consisting of six 60-minute episodes were released monthly from November 2014 to April 2015. They are set during season C of the TV series, some time after "Rumours of Death" and following on from the Liberator Chronicles volumes 3 and 9. A story arc running across the six episodes concerns the disappearance and subsequent search for Dayna. It sees the return of Tom Chadbon as Del Grant, who originally appeared in the season B episode "Countdown".
Series 3: The Spoils of War (2017) A third series, titled "The Spoils of War", consisting of four 60-minute episodes was released as a boxset in July 2017. They are set during season C of the TV series, with the first two episodes taking place after "Powerplay" and the third and fourth episodes set after "Rumours of Death". The role of Dayna, played by Josette Simon in the TV series, has been recast with Yasmin Bannerman.
Series 4: Crossfire (2017 - 2018) The fourth series, titled "Crossfire" - consisting of twelve 60-minute episodes - was released across 3 box sets from October 2017 to April 2018. They are set during season C of the TV series, between "Death-Watch" and "Terminal". A story arc running across the twelve episodes concerns the attempts of Servalan's predecessor to regain the presidency of the Federation.
Special: The Way Ahead (2018) A 40th anniversary special, titled "The Way Ahead", consisting of two linked 60 minute episodes was released in January 2018. The first episode takes place during season A of the TV series, some time between "Project Avalon" and "Deliverance". The second episode takes place during season C of the TV series, some time around "Rumours of Death". A framing device, using continuity established by Paul Darrow's trilogy of "Lucifer" novels, is set some time after season D of the TV series. The role of Avalon, played by Julia Vidler in the TV series, has been recast with Olivia Poulet.
Series 5: Restoration (2019 - 2020) A fifth series, titled "Restoration" - consisting of twelve 60-minute episodes - was released across three box sets beginning in January 2019 and ending in February 2020. The overarching storyline saw the crew desperately repairing the Liberator after it was badly damaged, and the return of the Old President's rule over the Federation.
The Worlds of Blake's 7 A series of full cast boxsets taking place away from The Liberator consisting of three stories each. +#TitleCastWriterRelease date 1 Avalon Volume 01 Terra Firma Throwback Black Water Olivia Poulet (Avalon) Sally Knyvette (Jenna Stannis) Stephen Greif (Travis) Nicholas Asbury (Krask) Cliff Chapman (Madison) Stewart Clarke (Kiril) Jon Edgley Bond (Jon Weston) William Ellis (Gryson) Malcolm James (Dev Tarrant) Dawn Murphy (Dag) Richard Reed (Challis) Becky Wright (Fay) Steve Lyons Gary Russell Trevor Baxendale May 20212Avalon Volume 02 Bayban's Bounty Mercenary Heart of Ice Olivia Poulet (Avalon) Colin Baker (Bayban the Butcher) Hugh Fraser (The President) Stephen Greif (Travis) Luke Barton (Charron) Rachel Atkins (Corelano) Cliff Chapman (Madison) Nicholas Day (Jorah) Rosie Day (Alixa/Senna) Malcolm James (Dev Tarrant) Caroline Lawrie (Bonanne/Mutoid) John Rayment (Control/Pilot) David Sargent (Commander/Garson) Graham Seed (Noral) Charlotte Strevens (Winter) Niel Bushnell Christopher Cooper Steve LyonsJune 20213The Clone Masters Separation The Rule of Life The Conclave Jan Chappell (Cally / Lara K) Sally Knyvette (Jenna Stannis) Stephen Greif (Travis) Brian Croucher (Travis) Richenda Carey (Shar) Jade Gordon (Mutoid) Alistair Lock (Zen / Orac) Lucy Sheen (Vast) Abigail Thaw (Hinton) Tilly Vosburgh (Dr Sim) Becky Wright (Kiz)Tim FoleySeptember 20214Bayban the Butcher Conscience The Butcher's Wife Vengeance Games Colin Baker (Bayban) Sally Knyvette (Jenna Stannis) Stephen Greif (Travis) Michael Keating (Vila Restal) Abigail Thaw (Hinton) Karen Archer (Chancellor Shenrir) Fiona Hampton (Princess Arla) Abi Harris (Seff) Matthew Harris (Nemier / Tek) Tom Mahy (Ashan) Jessica Wilde (Innis) Katharine Armitage Lizzie Hopley Lizbeth MilesDecember 20215The Terra Nostra Stimulus/Response Entrapment The Offer Sally Knyvette (Jenna Stannis) Michael Keating (Vila Restal) Karl Howman (Tudnam / The Enforcer) Pal Aron (Rax Aptford / TV Host) Ajjaz Awad (Grovenar / Dreamhead) Rakie Ayola (Councillor Zukonar / Jax) Ariyon Bakare (Kyzer Frik) Turlough Convery (Darra Teevan) Alistair Lock (Zen / Orac) Shvorne Marks (Legra Minassian) Rebecca Sarker (Mel Hessler / The Dream) Joe Shire (Jok Rork) Abigail Thaw (Hinton) Naomi Yang (Tudor / Karine) Jamie Zubairi (President Artim / Hessler / Ravel) James Kettle Robert Valentine Peter AnghelidesJanuary 20226Heroes and Villains The Amagon Queen The Deal with Dorian Everyone Talks to Shrinker Sally Knyvette (Jenna Stannis) Jan Chappell (Cally) Laura Aikman (Mutoid / Pesh) Nicholas Asbury (Robard) Nigel Betts (Shrinker / Patrol Leader) Gabrielle Glaister (Skillane) Nicola Goodchild (Lana Tremayne) Matthew Gravelle (Dorian) Ahmed Hamad (Kelver / Young Shrinker) Alistair Lock (Zen / Orac) Tania Rodrigues (Mandala) Duncan Wisbey (Zander / Makavat) Shane Zaza (Spindler / Amagon King) Trevor Baxendale Mark B Oliver Andrew SmithMay 20227After the War Andromeda One Fallout The Enemy Jan Chappell (Cally) Brian Croucher (Travis) Sally Knyvette (Jenna Stannis) Jake Fairbrother (Jovak) Wayne Forester (Welcoming / Keefe) Alistair Lock (Zen) Simon Ludders (Karib) Adrian Lukis (Gorst) Niall MacGregor (Keel) Owen Oakeshott (Hallicus / Vonn) Gesella Ohaka (Ura Lekta) Kate O'Rourke (Trainee) Katherine Press (Galeen) Katy Secombe (Ritta / Captain) Ella Smith (Technical) Trevor Baxendale Steve Lyons Katherine ArmitageNovember 20228Allies and Enemies Saurian Major No Name Sedition Jan Chappell (Cally) Sally Knyvette (Jenna) Sasha Mitchell (Arlen) Stephen Greif (Travis) Brian Croucher (Travis) Victoria Alcock (Mac) Christopher Brand (Haban) Lauren Fitzpatrick (Faro) Jacqueline King (Kavoc) Samuel Lawrence (Tomal) Nigel Lindsay (Stor / Lux) Paul Panting (Cary / Velkrov) Lizbeth Myles Simon Guerrier Jonathan MorrisDecember 20229Tarrant The Authorised Version Behemoth Bomb Steven Pacey (Del Tarrant) Yasmin Bannerman (Dayna Mellanby) Margaret Ashley (Sergeant Anj Ralston) Ian Brooker (Per Ferow) Esmonde Cole (Mutoid / Junior Technician Stu Parro) Caleb Frederick (Corporal Stiv Leverett) Raj Ghatak (Man) Joe Jameson (Cal Ravella) Rosalyn Landor (Woman) Alistair Lock (Orac) Tania Rodrigues (Lon-Vessi) John Sackville (Comms Officer Naviid) James Goss Andy Lane Gary RussellJune 2024
Books
New standalone Blake's 7 novels set at various points in the show's history. Some are accompanied by audiobook versions. #9, #10 and #11 are audiobook only.
+#TitleNarratorWriterRelease date 1 The Forgotten N/A Mark Wright and Cavan Scott May 2012 2 Archangel N/A Scott Harrison November 2012 3 Warship N/A Peter Anghelides February 2013 4 Anthology N/A Gillian F. Taylor; R. A. Henderson; M. G. Harris October 2013 5 Criminal Intent N/A Trevor Baxendale November 2014 6 Mediasphere N/A Kate Orman and Jonathan Blum August 2015 7 Heroes Michael Keating Trevor Baxendale; Paul Darrow; Jonathan L. Howard; Una McCormack; Lizbeth Myles; Gary Russell November 2017 8 Uprising Stephen Greif Christopher Cooper January 2019 9 Outlaw Stephen Greif Trevor Baxendale November 2019 10 Chosen Olivia Poulet Niel Bushnell November 202011The Palluma ProjectSally KnyvetteTim GambrellJuly 202112The Clone Masters: The Rule Of DeathGlynis BarberTrevor BaxendaleSeptember 202113Bayban the Butcher: Bayban AscendingColin BakerNigel FairsFebruary 202214The Terra Nostra: Zero PointStephen GreifScott Harrison and Mark B OliverSeptember 202215Avon: A Terrible AspectAlistair LockPaul DarrowFebruary 202516AfterlifeAlistair LockTony AttwoodOctober 2025
Lucifer Trilogy