- 23 May 2026
- Uncategorized
MICHAEL KEATING
10 February 1947 - 26 April 2026
We were deeply saddened to learn that dear Michael Keating has died, aged 79.
Michael was a lovely, kind and generous man who was always ready to chat to anyone and everyone. He loved meeting and interacting with his many fans and was hugely supportive over the years with our various fundraising initiatives. He was also probably the most naturally funny person I've ever met - no forced humour, he just WAS lovely, and funny, without even knowing it.
Perfectly cast as the amiable, talented but cowardly thief Vila Restal (being the only cast member to appear in all 52 televised Blake's 7 episodes) - he was also a truly talented actor, completely convincing in every part he played, whether on stage, screen or audio. A consummate professional but also a very down to earth person, popular with everyone who was lucky enough to work with him.
Horizon is preparing a longer obituary/tribute which this sad announcement will link to when ready, but in the meantime we send our deepest condolences to his wife Sue, daughter Lisa, and all his family and friends who loved him.
The world is a sadder, emptier place without Michael in it and we will miss him always. Rest peacefully, dear Michael.
See Horizon's forum HERE for memories from our site members
See an excellent obituary by Toby Hadoke HERE at the Guardian online
- 12 May 2026
- Blake's 7 News
- 231 Reads
Cult Edge announce the third in their series of Blake's 7 Production Diaries
Available from 26th May 2026, in two volumes, HERE
460 pages, 2000 images
Written and meticulously researched by Jonathan Helm, designed by Grahame Robertson, and proofed/checked by Carol Ramsay
Continue Reading- 02 May 2026
- Uncategorized
Remembering the greatly missed PAUL DARROW
on what would have been his 85th birthday -
(2nd May 2026)
FOREVER AVON
Horizon’s review of Paul’s excellent autobiography is here: You're Him, Aren't You
- 17 Apr 2026
- B7 Cast and Crew
- 218 Reads
New BBC Audio CD coming in July 2026
Blake's 7: Revenge of the Mutoes & Other Stories
by Terry Nation
Read by Jan Chappell, Sally Knyvette, Alistair Lock
The crew of the Liberator battle against the despotic Federation in these thrilling stories and features from the Blake’s 7 Annuals.
For further details click the link HERE
- 07 Mar 2026
- B7 Cast and Crew
- 262 Reads
GLYNIS BARBER stars as Salome Otterbourne in a brand-new adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic DEATH ON THE NILE alongside Mark Hadfield as Hercule Poirot & Bob Barrett as Colonel Race 2026: Remaining dates 10-14 Mar – Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield; 24-28 Mar – Festival Theatre, Edinburgh; 31 Mar-4 Apr – Theatre Royal, Brighton; 7-11 Apr – The Alexandra, Birmingham; 14-18 Apr – Theatre Royal, Nottingham; 21-25 Apr – Gaiety Theatre, Dublin; 28 Apr-2 May – Grand Opera House, Belfast; 5-9 May – Theatre Royal, Norwich; 12-16 May – Arts Theatre, Cambridge; 19-23 May – Theatre Royal, Plymouth.
Death on the Nile play
Click CONTINUE READING for more information