Cavan Scott, one of the co-writers for the iconic British sci-fi series 'Blake 7', recently opened up about his work on the franchise and the passing of actor Michael Keating. Scott collaborated with Keating on audiobooks and full-cast audio dramas based on the hit show. He reflected on his journey with the actor and the plans he had for the series before its conclusion.
Cavan Scott Recalls Different Ending for Michael Keating in 'Blake 7' Audio Books
Following the veteran actor's passing, Scott shared a lengthy blog post detailing his experiences working with Keating and the rest of the cast. He revealed that he had envisioned a different ending for the audio series compared to the television show's finale. 'Blake 7' ended abruptly with its final episode, shocking fans by killing off the entire space crew. In his blog, Scott wrote: 'My original plans for Blake's 7 were scuppered by various behind-the-scenes shenanigans.' He explained that the audiobook was intended to follow seasons 1, 2, and 3, but his role as producer changed the trajectory.
Scott elaborated: 'Vila would have been revealed as one of the only survivors of the massacre at the end of Blake, having played dead among the corpses of his shipmates. He would have started a new life for himself, on a distant colony, crafting a new identity, although his carefully constructed—and eminently safe—lifestyle would have been rocked when someone from his past turned up on his doorstep.' Scott aimed to breathe new life into Keating's character, giving fans the satisfying continuation they had hoped for.
Concluding his blog, Scott noted that while things did not work out as he wished, he remained grateful for the opportunity. He wrote: 'Something to file under the “what ifs” of the last few decades. One thing is for certain: I will never forget working with one of my childhood heroes. RIP Michael. Maximum Power.'
About 'Blake 7'
'Blake 7' was a popular British TV show that ran for 52 episodes. The series followed a group of misfits in a time where intergalactic travel was possible. Roj Blake, falsely accused by the totalitarian Terran Federation, escapes on the alien ship Liberator and, along with his crew, wages war against those in power. The show remains a cult classic in the sci-fi genre.
