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 Part 1: Project Aquitar, Part 2: Dissent. 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? Blake's 7 proves to be one of Big Finish's most popular ranges, with fans of the original late 1970s BBC1 series enjoying many of the TV actors returning to their roles. This set marks the 40th anniversary of this hugely popular and influential British cult Sci -Fi series screening on BBC1 in 1978. The story is set in the past, present and future of the TV series, and includes Glynis Barber (who originally played gunfighter Soolin) back with the franchise for the first time since the series’ dramatic finale. Yasmin Bannerman (Doctor Who, Merseybeat) has been cast as Dayna Mellanby, a character originally played by Josette Simon. 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).

Four new brand-new full-cast Blake's 7adventures set during the TV series' third season, following directly on from events in the Crossfire trilogy.1.Damage Control by Trevor Baxendale. Damaged beyond repair, the Liberator is hurtling out of control. With Zen down, Avon injured and Tarrant losing his mind, what can the crew hope to achieve in the time they have left? 2.The Hunted by Iain McLaughlin. In a stolen ship, Avon and Vila try to hold off a fleet led by the President of the Federation, buying time forDayna, Tarrant and Cally to scavenge parts to save the Liberator. 3.Figurehead by Scott Harrison. With the Liberator crippled and vulnerable, Tarrant and Cally are given just twenty-four hours to end the violence on Gamma Vynos II or kill the person responsible – Avalon. 4. Abandon Ship by Steve Lyons. The Liberator is falling apart. Its life support systems are failing. The ship can no longer sustain five crewmembers. But who will stay and who will leave? Both options seem equally deadly. CAST: Paul Darrow (Kerr Avon), Michael Keating (Vila Restal), Jan Chappell (Cally), Steven Pacey (Del Tarrant), Yasmin Bannerman (Dayna Mellanby), Alistair Lock (Zen/Orac), Rebecca Crankshaw (Zeera Vos), Hugh Fraser (The Old President), John Green (Mordekain), Harriet Collings (Kestra), Jonathan Christine (Jaryss Vull), Olivia Poulet (Avalon), Ian Brooker (Ozaban). Other parts played by members of the cast.

The third century of the second calendar. Roj Blake is about to discover a powerful spaceship and spearhead a rebellion against the despotic Federation. But he can't be everywhere at once... Throughout the galaxy, brave people fight for freedom, without the benefit of miraculous alien technology. Avalon has only her wits and her contacts to reply on - but her name will become legend, all the same. Ep 2.1 - Bayban's Bounty by Niel Bushnell. A sacred stone might inspire revolution on a recently subjugated planet - if Avalon can only retrieve it from a high-security prison. She enlists the help of the Vankberg Vault's only escapee, the madman at the top of the Federation's Most Wanted list... Ep. 2.2 Mercenary by Christopher Cooper. Funding a crusade isn't easy, and one of Avalon's debts has just come due. She and Madison undertake a dubious mission, in the company of an even more dubious gunfor-hire, a man who has betrayed them once before... Ep 2.3 Heart of Ice by Steve Lyons. What is the Federation President doing on a frozen backwater world? Avalon is determined to uncover the secret buried in Cryonax's mines. By the time she realises that Travis is setting a trap, it might just be too late... CAST: 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). Other parts played by members of the cast.

A brilliant scientist detects an asteroid destroying any craft entering the Earth's orbit. Is it protecting the human race or imprisoning it? Only one person believes her. That person is from Torchwood. Norton Folgate is taking Lynne Sharman on the journey of her life. Cast: Samuel Barnett (Norton Folgate), Russell Bentley (Sir Christopher Grey), Jacob Dudman (Freddie Talbot), Safiyya Ingar (Lynne Sharman). Other parts played by members of the cast. NOTE: Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

The third century of the second calendar. Roj Blake is about to discover a powerful spaceship and spearhead a rebellion against the despotic Federation. But he can’t be everywhere at once…Throughout the galaxy, brave people fight for freedom, without the benefit of miraculous alien technology. Avalon has only her wits and her contacts to reply on – but her name will become legend, all the same.1.1 Terra Firma by Steve Lyons. The Resistance on Earth has been decimated. Blake has been arrested. Avalon returns home, to the seat of the Federation’s power, to pick up the pieces. But she’ll need the help of a self-centred smuggler named Jenna…1.2 Throwback by Gary Russell. Argo Madison’s career as a clerk was uneventful – until a band of outlaws burst into his ordered life and brought it crashing down around him. Now, Captain Travis of Space Security wants to know what Madison knows about the rebel leader Avalon… 1.3 Black Water by Trevor Baxendale. Avalon hopes to pull the Resistance on Earth together with a bold attack upon an Administration facility. But her plan might be doomed before she can put it into action, thanks to a traitor in the ranks… Cast: Olivia Poulet (Avalon), Sally Knyvette (Jenna Stannis), Stephen Greif (Travis), Nicholas Asbury (Krask), Cliff Chapman (Madison), Stewart Clark (Kiril), Jon Edgley Bond (Jon Weston), William Ellis (Gryson), Malcolm James (Dev Tarrant), Dawn Murphy (Dag), Richard Reed (Challis), Becky Wright (Fay). Other parts played by members of the cast.

It's time the truth was told. About UNIT. About the Cybermen invasion. About the so-called `Doctor'. About what happened all those years ago, at Warlock's Cross. About the man they keep locked up in a cage, in a secret prison. It's time. Because UNIT scientific adviser Elizabeth Klein is going to help ensure the truth is brought to light. Today's the day that UNIT falls.Big Finish have been producing Doctor Who audios since 1999, starring Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, David Tennant and John Hurt. The Doctor in this story is played by Sylvester McCoy, familiar to many viewers and audiences not only as the Doctor, but most recently as Radagast the Brown in Peter Jackson's blockbusting The Hobbit movie trilogy! Guest actor Tracey Childs is known to TV audiences for roles in Howard's Way, Hollyoaks, Broadchurch and Doctor Who, but to fans of Big Finish's Doctor Who stories her recurring Klein character first debuted opposite a certain David Tennant in the adventure Doctor Who - Colditz. CAST: Sylvester McCoy (The Doctor), Tracey Childs (Klein), Blake Harrison (Daniel Hopkins), Genevieve Gaunt (Linda Maxwell), Richard Gibson (Colonel McKenna),Tom Milligan (Gregory Lord), Russ Bain (Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Price).

Four new brand-new full-cast Blake's 7 adventures set during the TV series' third season. 4.5 Funeral on Kalion by Trevor Baxendale. Thern Sorron, the ruler of Kalion, is dead. Federation presidents, both old and new, attend the funeral ostensibly to pay their respects, but whoever possesses the Seal of Kalion, controls the vast Kalion shipyards. 4. 6 Shock Troops by Cavan Scott. As the war between the presidents escalates, new recruits are urgently required. Dayna gains first-hand experience of what life can be like as a Federation trooper as she confronts insurgent forces on a frontier world. 4. 7 Erebus by Paul Darrow. The Liberator is lured to the planet Erebus. There, the former Federation president is colluding with an old acquaintance of Avon’s who is eager for a reunion. 4.8 The Scapegoat by Steve Lyons. On the Federation world of Astra Valadina, the former President is hatching a plan to discredit his successor and turn the tide of the war in his favour. The unwitting pawns in his scheme are the crew of the Liberator. Blake's 7 proves to be one of Big Finish's most popular ranges, with fans of the original late 1970s BBC1 series enjoying many of the TV actors returning to their roles. This set comprises the second rule of four tales in a fourth series of full-cast Blake's 7 adventures from Big Finish, accompanying three complete series of full-cast adventures, and the award-winning range of Blake's 7–Liberator Chronicles volumes. The stories are set within the third BBC TV series, as Paul Darrow's Avon begins to cement his place as the leader of the anti-heroes on their stolen alien ship. Yasmin Bannerman (Doctor Who, Merseybeat) has been cast as Dayna Mellanby, a character originally played by Josette Simon. 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), Hugh Fraser (The President), Trevor Littledale (Maldor),Imogen Church (Niner), Tam Williams (Jay), Tania Rodrigues (Captain), Issy Van Randwyck (Eve / Nada), Anthony Townsend (Commander / Robot), John Green (Mordekain), Toby Longworth (Lockwood), Kerry Skinner (Zheanne).

Contains four new adventures: 12.3 The Wizard of Time by Roy Gill (2 parts). It’s time for a story. Jacob Harmer was one of the greats. His fantasy novels for children entranced a generation. But how much of their stories were fantasy and how much of them was the truth? At last he’s ready to tell the tale of what really happened. 12.4 The Friendly Invasion by Chris Chapman (2 parts). It’s 1943 and the village of Westbourne has been invaded… not by the enemy, but by the allies. The American troops are ‘over here’ and enjoying themselves mightily. Except there’s someone else visiting the village. And not just the new barmaid, Margaret. Or her unusual friends, Leela and the Doctor. Something with a sinister agenda all its own. 12.5 Stone Cold by Roland Moore (4 parts). The TARDIS lands on a rocky, volcanic planet and its crew soon find they are not alone. A pleasure cruiser has recently crashed on this world… but survival has proved rather dangerous. Because there’s something out on the surface snatching people away. Something made of stone. And with wings. Don't blink. 12.6 The Ghost of Margaret by Tim Foley (2 parts). The journey has been long, but it’s time for Margaret to come home. Or is it a different time entirely? Reunited with a ghost from her past, she’s finds herself in a whole new world. The Doctor and Leela are about to discover that people don’t always leave easily...CAST: Tom Baker (The Doctor), Louise Jameson (Leela), Nerys Hughes (Margaret Hopwood), Guy Adams (Garlon Dees), Sam Benjamin (Attendant / Halfway Men), Chase Brown (Sergeant Ray Hunter), Barnaby Edwards (Stan Trubshaw / Private Massey / Edie’s Dad / Old Reg), Holly Jackson Waters (Alice), Joe Jameson (Jacob Harmer (16) / Jacob Harmer (35)), Kenneth Jay (Captain Ray Hunter), Evie Killip (Edie Carter), Shvorne Marks (Mia Valarna), Victor McGuire (Huthro), Jackson Milner (Private Joe Powell), Paul Panting (Nate Duffy / Mr Fennec), Ronald Pickup (Jacob Harmer), Olivia Poulet (Felsa Mavelock), Sara Powell (Moira Tenaka), Joe Sims (Tench). Other parts played by members of the cast.

Return to 1960's Britain for more espionage with John Steed and Tara King! Contains three more thrilling episodes; 7.1 The Fabulous Sky Beam Dilemma by Nigel Fairs. Tara gets the cream and Steed has it licked. A visiting royal finds themselves caught up in a bizarre assassination plot where finding the method will be Steed and Tara’s greatest challenge. 7.2 A Tale in Tartan by Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky. Tara captures the castle and Steed crosses the border. A kidnapping leads Tara into Scotland where she finds herself with a suspiciously familiar sidekick… 7.3 This Train Terminates Here by John Dorney. Tara steams ahead and Steed goes off the rails. A series of railway-based crimes are occurring across the country and it would appear to be the work of a sinister station-master… Cast: Julian Wadham (John Steed), Emily Woodward (Tara King), Christopher Benjamin (Mother), Janet Amsden (Betty Grudge), Kenny Blyth (Professor Braithwaite / Reverent Utterson), Amerjit Deu (Said Ghabul / Cruikshank) Abi Harris (Bonnie Braithwaite / Clarrisa Kincaid), Harry Hart (Freddie / Terry), Damian Lynch (Colin Collins / Cyril / Railwayman), Paul O’Grady (Septimus Crump), Bridgitta Roy (Miss Sprogg), Andrew Spooner (Rupert). Other parts played by members of the cast.

From the start of the rebellion to its brutal conclusion, Arlen has haunted 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? 1. Saurian Major by Lizbeth Myles. Saurian Major is a key Federation communications hub. Federation Office 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? 2. 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? 3. 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? CAST: Sally Knyvette (Jenna Stannis), Jan Chappell (Cally), Brian Croucher (Travis), Stephen Greif (Travis), Sasha Mitchell (Arlen), Brian Croucher (Travis), Victoria Alcock (Mac), Jacqueline King (Kovic), Nigel Lindsay (Stor/Lux). Further cast details to be announced.

The galactic war has unexpected repercussions. Humanity struggles. The Federation is reeling. And enemies are still at large... 1. Andromeda One by Trevor Baxendale. Space Commander Travis knows that a data thief on the volcanic planet Amerinth can crack the encrypted coordinates for Star One. His road to hell is paved with bad intentions. Will an old acquaintance help him or thwart his treacherous purpose? 2. Fallout by Steve Lyons. When her life capsule crashes on a farming world, Jenna Stannis strikes up an uneasy alliance with the local population and a suspicious Federation officer. Will any of them recognise the alien menace that threatens to destroy their fragile coalition - and their lives? 2. Fallout by Steve Lyons. In the aftermath of their narrow escape from a devastated Liberator, Cally tracks down Jenna to a dilapidated space service station. Can Cally rescue her old friend and get them both to safety? Or has she unwittingly fallen into a deadly telepathic trap? CAST: Sally Knyvette (Jenna Stannis), Jan Chappell (Cally), Brian Croucher (Travis), 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). Other parts played by members of the cast.

July 1944: The TARDIS materialises in a small village near Rouen,where celebrations are in full swing. A joyful France is in the midst of liberation as the local population welcome a battalion of Allied soldiers –along with a colourfully dressed Doctor and his two rather excited friends. But there are screams amidst the celebrations as an angry crowd dish out their brand of justice to one of their own that they have branded a traitor. While Constance and Flip find themselves on opposite sides of a war beyond a war, the Doctor has other concerns.The local community is used to the fires of battle, but a new type of blaze is burning –leaping from aircraft to aircraft, man to man –and this fire seems to be just as eager for revenge as the village mob.Cast: Colin Baker (The Doctor), Lisa Greenwood(Flip Jackson), Miranda Raison (Constance Clarke), Philip DeLancy (Lucien/Max), Christopher Black (Walter/Jurgen), James Boswell(Harris/Klaus), Katarina Olsson (Clementine).

Violently ejected from the Space-Time Vortex, the TARDIS crash lands on the remote planet of Cygia-Rema, a mountainous world ruled by the bird-like Vultriss. Their newly crowned Queen Skye is expecting first contact with alien ambassadors –Ice Warriors–and the sudden arrival of the Doctor, Flip and Mrs Constance Clarke causes confusion. However, Skye is no ordinary ruler, she is the Fabled One gifted with the deadly power of ‘The Cry’. The queen who will enable the Vultriss to fly once again –at any cost. But as the Doctor investigates why the TARDIS crashed, he discovers that the Vultriss are hiding a deadly secret. An ancient legacy that if left unchecked will plunge half the galaxy into an eternal living end. Cast: Colin Baker (The Doctor),Lisa Greenwood (Flip Jackson),Miranda Raison (Constance Clarke),Nicholas Briggs (The Ice Warriors), Jo Burke (Helia/Chela), Natasha Cowley (Queen Skye),Caroline Lawrie (Jabule), Adele Lynch (Vextyr/Ospri), Vincenzo Nicoli (Pagus), Daniel Norford (Tyto/Vultriss Captain).