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Blake's 7 - January 2, 1978

Sci-Fi 5
Sci-Fi 5
Episode • Jan 2, 2023 • 5m

Mere months after the theatrical premiere of Star Wars, the BBC launched a new science fiction series with the same budget as the cop show it replaced on the schedule. On today's Sci-Fi 5, how Blake's 7 overcame its very humble beginnings.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry