Blakes 7's Gareth Thomas has died

Eichhörnchen · 04-13-16, 11:44 PM

Just heard on the BBC that Gareth Thomas, who famously played the irascible title character, has died.

Torplexed · 04-14-16, 05:48 AM

I enjoyed Blakes 7, a sometimes dark but totally engrossing sci-fi series, and like Doctor Who designed well despite it's small production budget.

Thomas did fine work as Roj Blake. He was certainly missed when he departed the show, despite actor Paul Darrow picking up and doing a brilliant job in a totally different way.

Commander Wallace · 04-14-16, 05:50 AM

I never saw the show but will look it up.

Rest in Peace Gareth

Jimbuna · 04-14-16, 06:48 AM

Thanks for all the entertainment during my earlier years Gareth.

RIP

Rhodes · 04-14-16, 06:57 AM

R.I.P!

Saw the show last year and I agreed with Torplexed! They did a wonderful sci-fi design of the series. Heck, I love the weapon design and how they draw like a western gun and has shape of a blade weapon.

I imagined this:
Avon: "Well now. Blake, what is this of dying before me? You have to be number one in every thing?"

STEED · 04-14-16, 02:23 PM

http://news.sky.com/story/1678623/tr...th-thomas-dies

Just adding a link.

What a blow..

Funny watching Blake and Avon trade verbal blows at each other. The chemistry between Gareth and Paul bought a another level to Blakes 7. That's two of them now gone, David Jackson (Gan) also passed away at 71 back in 2005.

Farewell Gareth.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Thanks for all the entertainment during my earlier years Gareth. RIP __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,516 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	R.I.P! Saw the show last year and I agreed with Torplexed! They did a wonderful sci-fi design of the series. Heck, I love the weapon design and how they draw like a western gun and has shape of a blade weapon. I imagined this: Avon: "Well now. Blake, what is this of dying before me? You have to be number one in every thing?" __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/ Last edited by Rhodes; 04-14-16 at 08:38 AM.

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	http://news.sky.com/story/1678623/tr...th-thomas-dies Just adding a link. What a blow.. Funny watching Blake and Avon trade verbal blows at each other. The chemistry between Gareth and Paul bought a another level to Blakes 7. That's two of them now gone, David Jackson (Gan) also passed away at 71 back in 2005. Farewell Gareth. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I enjoyed Blakes 7, a sometimes dark but totally engrossing sci-fi series, and like Doctor Who designed well despite it's small production budget. Thomas did fine work as Roj Blake. He was certainly missed when he departed the show, despite actor Paul Darrow picking up and doing a brilliant job in a totally different way.

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	I never saw the show but will look it up. Rest in Peace Gareth