Paul Darrow’s Blake’s 7 prequel novel for his character gets the audiobook treatment. 

Last month, we heard that Blake’s 7, the classic BBC science fiction series, is getting the Blu ray treatment.

The classic 70s/80’s BBC series will enjoy updated effects and interviews from the team behind Doctor Who – The Collection.

Now, the late Paul Darrow’s prequel novel Avon: A Terrible Aspect is becoming an audiobook thanks to Big Finish Productions. The audio producers have long been the custodians of the series, making audio dramas with the show’s surviving legacy cast.

Paul Darrow’s book, first published in 1989 and long since out of print, begins before its protagonist’s birth, following the conflict between the rebellious Rogue Avon – Kerr’s father – and his brother, who remains loyal to the brutal Federation. The story then details Avon’s early life, and the events that led up to his time on the Liberator.

The audiobook is read by Alistair Lock, who voices Orac and Zen in the Blake’s 7 audio dramas.

Here’s the synopsis for Avon – A Terrible Aspect:

What made Kerr Avon the man we all know? Hear his story from a time long before Liberator, as the young Avon grows up into man with a driving purpose: to avenge the death of his father in a world of cross and double-cross.

It’s a thrilling tale of family, loyalty, action and revenge during the early days of the Terran Federation that takes Avon through his early life and across the galaxy towards his ultimate destiny.

Narrator Alistair Lock said:

“Having been involved with the full-cast audios since 2012, I was honoured to be asked to record Paul Darrow’s Avon: A Terrible Aspect.

“As well as Zen and Orac, over the years I have played or read in for every member of the cast, including Paul as Avon. So reading this novel, I had great fun finding a voice for all the characters in Paul’s story, including of course the man himself: Avon. Well now…”

Blake’s 7 – Avon: A Terrible Aspect is now available to pre-order as a digital download, exclusively from Big Finish. The audiobook is out in February 2025.