JAN CHAPPELL SIGNING



Jan Chappell, who recently reprised her role of CALLY in the BLAKE'S 7 audio
prequel drama BLOOD AND EARTH, from B7 Productions, will be signing this latest
audio adventure at The Who Shop THIS SATURDAY, 12 September 2009 from 12-3pm.



Also joining Jan will be Blake's 7 audio series writers' Ben Aaronovitch and
Marc Platt along with Producer/Director, Andrew Mark Sewell.



The signing takes place at The Who Shop on Saturday, 12 September from 12-3pm;

The Who Shop

39-41 Barking Road

Upton Park

London

E6 1PY

http://www.thewhoshop.com/



For those of you unable to attend, Horizon will be selling Blood and Earth,
along with B7 Productions other new audio dramas and the new BBC audio
dramatisations of The Way Back (read by Gareth Thomas) and Cygnus Alpha (Paul
Darrow).  Full information on all these CDs and ordering will be posted here,
and on the new Horizon website, shortly.



VISIT THE HORIZON WEBSITE AT ITS NEW HOME   http://www.blakes7online.com




















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NEW HORIZON WEBSITE ONLINE    - Tuesday 8th September 2009

This is a short explanation for the Horizon site's closure and relocation.

Last week an extremely serious malicious attack on the old site was made. We
took the decision to shut the site down immediately until we could be certain
that we had a completely safe environment for our users. We could find no trace
of any malware in the form of trojans etc, nor could we find anything that
suggested the site presented a direct security risk to our members. Offline and
online scans could find no trace of any kind of malware. However, we were aware
that the old site had been severely compromised.

For some time we'd wanted to upgrade to a newer version of our CMS, so the new
site is running the very latest and most secure version of PHP Fusion on a new
server provided by a different web host. Despite all the time and effort that
had gone into the old site - by both staff and members - we have decided not to
attempt to restore the old database to the new CMS. Although this means we are
more or less starting the site again from scratch, by taking this option we can
be absolutely sure that nothing unpleasant from the attack has migrated with us.

We hope you will all agree with us that the need for site and data security far
outweighs the annoyance of having to recreate the Horizon site and online
community.  Anyone who was a site member of the old Horizon website will need to
re-register on the new site.  Full instructions are on the site and we hope to
see you there soon.

Please join us at http://www.blakes7online.com

And I'm sure you'd like to join me in thanking my hardworking and very talented
team who have toiled away harder than the miners on Silmarillion to bring this
new and better than ever website to you.  Thanks Judith (Website Mutoid) and Rob
(Decima) for all your hard work.

- Diane (Supreme Commander)
Horizon Co-Ordinator

PS   Ironically the yahoo group bulletin has a pre-set 'footer' which directs
you to the OLD Horizon site URL and I have no idea how to change it!  So please
disregard that bit of the information and be sure to visit our new home at
www.blakes7online.com



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PAUL DARROW

Paul can be seen as High Court Judge John Prentice in at least two episodes of
the new high profile ITV1 series Law & Order UK.



Paul's first appearance as Judge Prentice is in episode 4 'Unsafe', broadcast
Monday 16th March 2009 at 9pm (repeated Wednesday 18th at 10.35pm) on ITV1.



In a new 13-part series for ITV1, this is the British version - set in London -
of the enduringly popular US crime drama - now in its nineteenth season. The
format of the show is that it is split into to halves - the first half is a
police procedural and the second half takes you to the courtroom.  Each episode
begins with a crime (usually a murder), which is then investigated by the police
usually ending in an arrest, followed by the court proceedings where the
prosecutor attempts to get a conviction against the person responsible.  The
scripts for the UK version are specially adapted versions from the original US
show scripts.


The cast - Bradley Walsh plays the chief cop DI Ronnie Brooks, with his partner
DS Matt Devlin, played by Jamie Bamber.  Their boss is DI Natalie Chandler,
played by Harriet Walter.  On the legal side are James Steel (Ben Daniels) the
leading prosecutor, with his assistant Alesha Phillips (Freema Agyeman).  Their
boss is George Castle (Bill Paterson) who is head of the Crown Prosecution
Service for London.



Law & Order UK website
http://www.itv.com/Drama/copsandcrime/LawandOrder/default.html







MICHAEL KEATING

Michael can be seen as the Rev. Stevens in further episodes of EastEnders on
BBC1.
One episode goes out towards the end of March, with a 'big' episode scheduled
for 2nd April 2009.

Michael in 'Midsomer Murders' - 'The Dogleg Murders'.  Transmission of the
long-awaited episode of 'Midsomer Murders' in which Michael plays Derek Painter
is scheduled for the beginning of April 2009 (possibly 2nd April).





COLIN BAKER

Colin, along with Peter Purves and Nicola Bryant will be appearing at The Stamp
Centre, 79 The Strand, London WC2R 0DE - 0207 836 2341.  They are also hoping to
add one more special (very) guest on that day...
http://shop.scificollectorshop.co.uk/epages/es105345.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops\
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JACQUELINE PEARCE

Jacqueline is starring as Amanda in Fuchsia' - a brand new play by Matthew
Westwood, at The White Bear Theatre, 138 Kennington Park Road, London SE11 (2
mins walk from Kennington Tube - turn left out of the station & cross the road)
until 22nd February 09. Box office 020 7793 9193;
http://www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk/



UPDATE - SECOND OUTING - A group of Horizon members braved the snow on preview
night (4th Feb) and were rewarded by a very memorable evening - a thought
provoking play, combining excellent acting & staging with moments of humour,
sadness and surprise in equal measure. Jacqueline was superb in the role of
Amanda, and joined our group after the show for drinks and conversation until
late. Unfortunately, not everyone who wanted to come was able to make it that
night, so a second group outing has been set for the 5pm performance this coming
Sunday 15th February. Jacqueline will again be happy to meet and chat with us
all in the bar after the show. Please email Diane (horizonb7@...) or
Mina (mina.mina@...)  know as soon as possible if you'd like to join
us.  (There are no set seats, and there's no booking fee to book via their
online ticketing service so we suggest you make your own bookings ASAP (very
small theatre) and liaise with Mina/Diane regarding meeting up on the day. 
We're suggesting meeting up around 3pm so we have time to chat beforehand, and
after the show (around 7.30pm) we'll meet up with Jacqueline in the bar.



FUCHSIA: In a nightclub in London, seven lives intersect at a critical juncture.
Guy can't believe his luck: after years of searching he has found Edward again -
the perfect one night stand whose parting words have puzzled him ever since. Guy
has reinvented himself in Edward's alpha-male image, and he's miserable. But
Edward has changed. He has seen something truly extraordinary that defies
understanding, gravity even. Amanda, his serene companion, has also experienced
it. And Deborah Morris, the Hollywood star, is here for the same reason. In fact
their revelations could transform everyone.  Guy is about to find out that the
best way to get grounded is actually by taking a giant leap...






STEVEN PACEY

Steven is starring in 'La Cage Aux Folles' as Georges, at the Playhouse Theatre,
London until 26th September 2009.

Also starring Graham Norton as Albin, with Paula Wilcox and Tracie Bennett. 
Playhouse Theatre, An Ambassador Theatre Group Theatre, Northumberland Avenue,
London WC2N 5DE. Box Office 0870 060 6631
http://www.ambassadortickets.com/559/673/London/Playhouse-Theatre/La-Cage-Aux-Fo\
lles

Horizon will be organizing a group visit to see the show on Saturday 11th April
(2.30pm matinee).  If you are interested in joining us, please let Diane
(horizonb7@...) or Mina (mina.mina@...)  know as soon as
possible so we can secure tickets.  There are group discounts available for
groups of 10+ and the show is booking fast, so we hope to hear back from those
interested urgently.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES: The idyllic existence of Georges (Steven Pacey) and the
dazzling drag artiste Albin, star of the La Cage aux Folles club, is threatened
when Georges' son announces his engagement to the daughter of a right-wing
politician, who wants to close down the local colourful nightlife! With a visit
from the prospective in-laws imminent, they all decide to take drastic action to
hide their lifestyle...but can they keep it up?

Jerry Herman's (Hello, Dolly!, Mack and Mabel and Mame) fabulous score includes
I Am What I Am, The Best of Times and Song on the Sand. La Cage aux Folles is a
timeless and deliciously funny tale of family values, unconditional love, and
above all, the need to be proud of who we are.



  MORE CAST NEWS -



SALLY KNYVETTE

Sally will be the voice of the Vampire Queen for a new computer game called
Lords of Shadows. For further information on the game, currently in the early
stages of production, see their website at http://www.lordsofshadows.com



Sally will play the counsellor in the film A Positive Day directed by Stuart
Burchill.  The film is a 2-hander about a young girl with bulimia.



PAUL DARROW

Has provided the voiceover for the DVD narrative about the 900 year history of
Moyses Hall, Bury St Edmunds for MJTV.  Nicholas Courtney also features briefly
in the DVD, as Abbot Samson, suspected original owner of Moyses Hall.  The DVD
will be available to buy from the museum in 2009.  Paul's narration is
approximately 15 minutes.


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MEET JACQUELINE PEARCE - SATURDAY 25th OCTOBER 2008

12 noon - 4pm - TIGER TIGER, Haymarket (nr Piccadilly Circus) London W1

  Back in April 2006, when Jacqueline Pearce left the UK to spend 8 weeks in a
tent as a volunteer on a sanctuary for orphaned Vervet Monkeys in Africa, little
did she know that this was to be a life-changing experience.  Those of you who
have been following her 'Blog' on her website at http://www.jacquelinepearce.com
will have read, in her own inimitable style, how she fell in love with the
monkeys, the sanctuary, the people and Africa itself and despite some truly
frightening experiences (including rather carelessly setting her tent on fire!)
she realizes she has found her spiritual home and a purpose and inner peace that
she had unknowingly been searching for all her life.

Apart from brief visits to London she now knows that her real home is in Africa,
to be precise at the Vervet Monkey Foundation, Tzaneen, South Africa (about 90
minutes from the world famous Kruger National Park) looking after her adorable
and enchanting babies whose spirit, intelligence and unconditional love have
made her happier and more alive than she has ever been.

Although Vervet monkeys are not an endangered species, they are 'at risk' and
before the establishment of the Foundation in 1993 very little was known about
them and they were treated as vermin by the local people (hard to believe when
looking at the photos - they are SO adorable, but there you are!)  The Vervet
Monkey Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Tzaneen in the Limpopo
Province of South Africa. From looking after a few orphans on an ad-hoc basis,
they now rehabilitate and provide sanctuary to over 700 Vervet monkeys,
orphaned, injured, abused, ex-laboratory or unwanted pets, as well as providing
a facility to research the life style and environment of the species, and a
far-reaching and ever growing educational and conservation program.  The
Foundation is run by a small core group with an ever growing army of eager
volunteers who come out to help for anything from a month to a year, preparing
food, feeding, cleaning, maintenance, and much more besides.  You can read more
about the Foundation, the Vervets and information about volunteering on their
website at http://www.vervet.za.org

Over the last 18 months it has become apparent that with the ever increasing
number of Vervets needing help, a new direction is needed and the plan is to buy
land to create a Vervet forest where they can live out their lives free as
nature intended, but in a safe and protected environment.  To make this a
reality they are looking to raise an initial £150,000 for the Vervet forest,
plus vets, veterinary medicines, construction workers etc. That said, the need
for money is constant, because even when the forest has been established they
will still need to rehabilitate new monkeys at the Sanctuary before they can be
released into the forest.

Jacqueline has been back in London helping to raise much needed funds for this
wonderful project and raising the Foundation's profile with the media.  To this
end the Foundation, supported by the Great Primate Handshake organization (see
http://www.primatehandshake.org/  for further information) have arranged an
afternoon of education and entertainment this coming Saturday, 25th October. 
Jacqueline will be giving a presentation about her life with the Vervets, and
the wonderful work being done by the Foundation.  There will be slides and
photos, and the opportunity to find out more about the Vervets, and other
endangered primates as well as meet and talk to Jacqueline who will be signing
autographs to raise funds for the Vervet Forest project.

This is a unique opportunity - don't miss it - be at Tiger Tiger, Haymarket
(Piccadilly Circus), London from 12 noon - 4pm - SATURDAY 25th OCTOBER 2008.

You will have the opportunity to make a donation to the fund by buying a
wonderful photo of Jacqueline and Ampie - one of her 'babies', which Jacqueline
will personally sign for you.  Minimum donation £5 - every penny raised with
this beautiful photo will go direct to the Vervet Forest fund.

For those of you unable to be there in person, Horizon will have signed copies
available for sale through the website.  Minimum donation £5 plus p&p £1.50
(UK); £2.00 (Europe) or £2.50 (ROW)   Postage & packing will be free if bought
with other Horizon photos or merchandise suitable for the photo to be packed
with (books, zines, DVDs, other photos.)  Every penny donated for this photo
will go direct to the Vervet Forest fund so please do buy one and spread the
word.  Anyone placing their order before this Friday 24th October can have their
photo personally dedicated by Jacqueline, otherwise the signature will read
'Love Jacqueline Pearce & AMPIE'

See a short video clip of Jacqueline promoting the fund-raising here
http://www.horizon.org.uk/jpsept08a.wmv

And see the news item on the website at http://www.horizon.org/uk  to see their
advertising poster, the Jacqueline & Ampie photo, and much more...


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GARETH THOMAS



Gareth will appear in the final episode of Season 2 of 'MI High' (ep. 13 of 13 -
'Asteroid Attack') as an eccentric Space Scientist, Patrick Houston.



This is spy series for children, produced by Kudos Film & TV for CBBC, and
starring Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn, Phil Cornwell & Tim Downie.  Gareth
filmed his episode over 5 days in a derelict school in Poplar (South London).



MICHAEL KEATING



Michael will be playing Stephen Spettigue in 'Charley's Aunt', by Brandon
Thomas, at Vienna's English Theatre from 3rd November to 19th December 2008. 
Brandon Thomas's 1892 classic period farce has been a firm favourite with
audiences all round the world for over 100 years.  Vienna's English Theatre,
Josefsgasse 12, A-1080 Vienna, Austria.  
http://www.englishtheatre.at/English/plays.html



And watch out for another appearance by the Rev. Stevens in BBC1's EastEnders. 
Another pastoral scene, scheduled for broadcast 18th December 08.



JACQUELINE PEARCE

Jacqueline will be playing Amanda in 'Fuchsia' by Matthew Westwood at the White
Bear Theatre Club, Kennington, London SE11 from 3/22 February 2009.

'Fuchsia' is a brand new play by Matthew Westwood.  He had always wanted
Jacqueline to play the part of Amanda - a woman who runs a certain type of
nightclub and to whom others are drawn, like moths to a flame - even before
meeting her, but after they met he decided to completely re-write the play to
expand the part of Amanda, knowing there was no-one else who could possibly play
her.  Jacqueline was so flattered by this, and so impressed with the play, that
she agreed to return to the cold British winter away from her beloved monkeys to
play the part.

  The White Bear Theatre, 138 Kennington Park Road, London SE11 (2 mins walk from
Kennington Tube).  Box office 020 7793 9193; website
http://www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk/

Horizon will be organising a group outing one Saturday (TBA) during the run to
see the play and have the opportunity to meet Jacqueline after the show. Anyone
who'd like to join us, please drop Ms_Wooster a line for further info.



  STEPHEN GREIF

Stephen will be playing Alexander in the second series of 'Mistresses' for the
BBC.

Stephen has also recorded a second Michael Butt play 'The Babbington Plot' for
BBC R4, which was directed by Sasha Yevtushenko.


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3 PLAYS, AND FOND MEMORIES...



SALLY KNYVETTE

Sally is playing a dancing/singing witch in 'Vinegar Tom' by Caryl Churchill
from 2nd-26th July 2008 at the Cobden Club, 170 Kensal Road, London W10 5BN. 
Booking 0844 477 1000  www.ticketweb.co.uk   Tickets are £15 (£10 concessions)



There are only 2 shows a week so check dates/times carefully:

Wed. 9 July 7.30pm

Sat 12 July 2pm

Wed 18 July 7.30pm

Sat 19 July 2pm

Wed 23 July 7.30pm

Thurs 24 July 7.30pm

Sat 26 July 2pm



"Evil women - is that what you want?  Is that what you want to see?"In a small
village in the 17th Century, one young woman's sexual rebellion sparks the
scapegoating of the entire sex.  Questioning, progressive, hysterical or ageing,
every woman fears for her life in the fierce witch-hunt which ensues.  Tonight,
your cabaret hosts invite you to discover an equally dark but altogether
different world.  Join them at the exclusive Cobden Club for an evening of
outrageous comedy, irreverent songs and sobering drama on the Victorian music
hall stage of the Cobden Club's Grand Hall.





PAUL DARROW

Our congratulations and good wishes go to Paul and Janet on the occasion of
their 42nd wedding anniversary, 9th July 2008, and wishing them many more in
good health and happiness.





JAN CHAPPELL

  Jan is appearing in one of a compilation of short (20 minute) plays by Mark
Ravenhill, collectively entitled SHOOT/GET TREASURE/REPEAT.  The play Jan is in
is called 'Love (But I Won't Do That)'  Produced by Paines Plough, these are an
epic cycle of plays exploring the personal and political effect of war on modern
life.  ("It's a bit violent" said Jan, so maybe don't take children or your
grandma!)  The plays began life at the Edinburgh Festival and form a collage of
very different scenes, with each taking its title from a classic work.



Dates are Friday 11th & Saturday 12th July at 7.30pm at the North Wall Arts
Centre, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7NN, as part of the North Wall Summer
Festival.  Telephone 01865-319450 for tickets (Mon/Fri 10am-4pm).  Prices £15,
£12 (£8 concessions)



http://www.thenorthwall.com/summer_festival.php

http://www.shootgettreasurerepeat.com/



The plays will also be performed as part of the Latitude Festival, Suffolk over
the weekend of 18/20 July, though unfortunately the Festival is now sold out.





MICHAEL KEATING

Michael will be playing Derek Painter in the first episode of the forthcoming
series of ITV's  'Midsomer Murders' - 'The Dog Leg Murders'.  Michael's
character was beaten up on a golf course a couple of years ago but of course
you'll have to wait to see the episode to find out more.  Apart from his main
scene, you'll also get to see him playing badminton, he says.



Michael can also be heard reprising the role of Vila Restal in B7P's new audio
adventure B7 prequel Blake's 7 the Early Years -  'When Vila Met Gan'



JACQUELINE PEARCE

Jacqueline will be making a rare U.S. convention appearance at the Boston
Jumpcon being held over the weekend of 18/19/20 July 2008 along with guests such
as Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Mira Furlan, Bruce Boxleitner, Adrian Paul,
Nichelle Nicholls, and many more.  The venue is the Sheraton Boston Hotel, for
all the info go to the Jumpcon.com website, the Boston information is at
http://jumpcon.com/?q=node/15



STEVEN PACEY

Steven is currently playing Victor Fleming in 'Moonlight & Magnolias' at the
Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR until 2nd August.  Box
Office 020 7328 1000.  http://www.tricycle.co.uk/htmlnew/index.php



The hilarious story behind the re-writing of the film GONE WITH THE WIND.Movie
mogul David O. Selznick has just shut down production of Gone With The Wind.
Determined to rewrite the script, he engages the reluctant services of "script
doctor" Ben Hecht, who has never read the book, and director Victor Fleming,
poached straight from the set of The Wizard of Oz.  His reputation on the line,
and with nothing but a stockpile of peanuts and bananas, Selznick locks the
three men into his office and a marathon creative session begins...  Funny and
moving - an insight into 30's Hollywood and an epic of laughter. Nominated for a
Whatsonstage.com Award for Best New Comedy 2007.



STEPHEN GREIF

Stephen will be playing Claude Denizet, the senior UN Negotiator in talks
between the Israelis and the Palestinians in episode 6 of the forthcoming series
of 'Spooks' for the BBC.



Stephen has just recorded an Afternoon play for BBC R4 called 'The Facemaker'
about a well known court case in which a person was attempting to pass himself
off as Peter Lorre's son.  Stephen plays Peter Lorre.  Due to be broadcast on
1st September 2008.



Stephen is also the only Voice on Nintendo DS's new summer release 'Cooking
Guide' playing the Chef who guides you along with cooking recipes, which has
apparently become a hit all over the world!



Stephen has also recorded a number of documentaries for the Discovery Channel
about dinosaurs, global warming in Alaska and others, as well as another Doctor
Who documentary called 'The Cold War' in a forthcoming Doctor Who DVD release
'Attack of the Cyberman'.



The film 'Shoot on Sight' in which Stephen plays Commander John Shepherd will
have its worldwide theatrical release on 25th July 2008. Shoot On Sight is a
fictional story based on London Police order to shoot suspected terrorists after
the July 7th 2005 London bombings. For more information about the film, go to
the movie website http://www.shootonsightthemovie.com/





GLYNIS BARBER

Glynis will be playing Jean McAteer in the ITV series 'The Royal'. Filming will
take place between July and September in Yorkshire, for broadcast early 2009. 
ITV's drama series "The Royal" is a spin off from Heartbeat. Like ITV's
Heartbeat, The Royal is set in the swinging 60s. "The Royal" is a medical drama
which evokes memories of older medical dramas made in the 60s such as "Emergency
Ward Ten". The setting is St Aidan's Royal Free Hospital in Elsinby. Elsinby is
a seaside town. Most of the filming takes place in Scarborough.



Glynis's husband, Michael Brandon, was seen in the penultimate episode of
'Doctor Who' as UNIT's sadly rather short-lived General, bravely giving his life
to allow Martha Jones to escape and save the universe.





SAD NEWS - actor BRUCE PURCHASE has died.

We were very sorry to learn of the death of Bruce Purchase, aged 69, on 5th June
2008 at his home in Putney, South London. Apart from his Blake's 7 role as Gola,
he was best known to SF fans as the evil half man, half machine Captain in the
1978 'Doctor Who' 4-part story 'The Pirate Planet', in which he starred opposite
Tom Baker's Doctor. Our deepest sympathy to his partner, Sara Hebblethwaite, and
to all his family and friends.





REMEMBERING PETER TUDDENHAM

  One year ago today, on 9th July 2007, the world of Blake's 7 lost Peter
Tuddenham, who passed away at the age of 88.  Peter was so much more than just
the voices of Zen, Orac and Slave (and many more besides in his long and varied
career.)  Peter was a much loved husband to Rosemary, and father to Mark and
Julian, and a much loved friend to all the cast and crew of Blake's 7.  He loved
meeting and hearing from fans of the show, and was a popular guest at
conventions in the UK and overseas.



We at Horizon still mourn his loss, but celebrate a life well-lived and will
remember him with great fondness today - on the anniversary of his death - and
always.



- Diane









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Cast News: Steven Pacey (theatre); Paul Darrow & Glynis Barber (TV), Stephen
Greif (film), Gareth Thomas (radio); Michael Keating (Vila prequel)



GARETH THOMAS

Listen to Gareth as Sir Graham Forbes in the BBC Radio 4 8-part adaptation of
'Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery' on Fridays 11.30/12 noon, or listen again
(for 7 days after broadcast) at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/madisonmystery/pip/wrma5/    Episode 2 (The Manilla)
was broadcast Friday 23rd May,



PAUL DARROW

Don't forget to watch Paul, as a featured interviewee on '50 Greatest TV
Endings' hosted by Cilla Black, to be broadcast on Sky One on Sunday 8th June
2008.





MICHAEL KEATING

You've still got a few days to put in your order for the new audio adventure
Blake's 7 Prequel: BLAKE'S 7 THE EARLY YEARS: WHEN VILA MET GAN in which Michael
Keating reprises his role as Vila, to be sure of having your copy signed by
Michael Keating.  See the website here for details: 
http://www.horizon.org.uk/readarticle.php?article_id=127    If you're ordering
by post, please email to confirm you are ordering by Wednesday 28th (in case of
postal delays, to guarantee your signed copy.)




STEVEN PACEY

Steven will be returning to the Tricycle Theatre, Kilburn, London between 02
July and 02 August again playing director Victor Fleming in 'Moonlight and
Magnolias' which was so popular last autumn that they've re-booked it for a
further run.



HORIZON OUTING/GET-TOGETHER TO SEE STEVEN PACEY:  There will be a Horizon
get-together on either Saturday 19th or 26th July to see the 4pm matinee
(tickets £15), hopefully say hello to Steven after the show, and then off to a
local eating place where we can catch up with old friends, and make new ones. 
if you're interested in joining us please let us know if you are OK with either
date, or if there's one that you can't make as soon as possible so we can
confirm the date, and then book tickets.



Written by Ron Hutchinson and directed by Sean Holmes, this is the hilarious
story behind the re-writing of the film 'Gone With The Wind'. Movie mogul David
O. Selznick has just shut down production of Gone With The Wind. Determined to
rewrite the script, he engages the reluctant services of "script doctor" Ben
Hecht, who has never read the book, and director Victor Fleming (Steven Pacey),
poached straight from the set of The Wizard of Oz. His reputation on the line,
and with nothing but a stockpile of peanuts and bananas, Selznick locks the
three men into his office and a marathon creative session begins...

READ REVIEW by site member Ms_Wooster HERE
http://www.horizon.org.uk/readarticle.php?article_id=116





GLYNIS BARBER

Glynis will be playing Jean McAteer in the ITV series 'The Royal'.  Filming will
take place between July and September in Yorkshire, for broadcast early 2009.





STEPHEN GREIF

The film 'Shoot on Sight' in which Stephen plays Commander John Shepherd will
have its worldwide theatrical release in July 2008.



Shoot On Sight is a fictional story based on London Police order to shoot
suspected terrorists after the July 7th 2005 London bombings.




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PRE ORDER 'WHEN VILA MET GAN' - Blake's 7: The Early Years CD from Horizon by
27th May 2008 and have your CD signed by Michael Keating and receive a free
photo of Vila.



MICHAEL KEATING reprises his role as Vila for new audio adventure Blake's 7
Prequel: BLAKE'S 7 THE EARLY YEARS: WHEN VILA MET GAN

Blake's 7 - The Early Years will be a prequel series of stories on audio from B7
Productions exploring the origins of key Blake's 7 characters prior to them
meeting rebel leader Roj Blake.

The first of these prequel stories 'When Vila met Gan' has been written by Ben
Aaronovitch ('Classic' Doctor Who, Jupiter Moon) and explores the history and
enduring friendship between Gan and Vila. Michael Keating reprises his role as
Vila, and Owen Aaronovitch ('Coronation Street) also stars as Gan. An 'extended'
special edition CD (and download) of 'When Vila met Gan' will be released for
retail on 2 June 2008, with a re-cut version to be broadcast on BBC7 in the
summer.

Special Horizon Offer:
All pre-orders received by 27th May 2008 will have their CD cover signed by
Michael Keating, and all customers will receive a 6x4" colour photo of Vila
(from the original series).

Price: £9.95 per CD
Delivery costs per CD: 50p (UK); £1.75 (Europe); £2.25 (Rest of World)

NOTE: It is our intention to have the CDs shipped out as near to the release
date as possible but because Michael will be signing the sleeves this will
obviously mean a slight delay. If anyone would prefer to receive their CD
quickly without Michael signing it, please let us know when ordering. You will
still receive your free Vila photo.

Writer: Ben Aaronovitch
Director: Andrew Mark Sewell
Starring: Michael Keating (Vila), Owen Aaronovitch (Gan) and Alistair Lock (Zen)
Sound Design and Music: Alistair Lock
Duration: 50 minutes approx
Release Date: 2 June 2008


Earth. 2230 AD. A time of social and political turmoil.Olag Gan wants to marry
the woman of his dreams. Vila Restal wants to steal anything that isn't nailed
down. When they form a partnership, a perfect combination of strength and skill,
it seems that nothing stands between them and the easy life. But fate hates to
give a sucker an even break and the course of true love never did run smooth.



To see the full illustrated article, and Horizon payment instructions see
article on the Horizon website HERE 
http://www.horizon.org.uk/readarticle.php?article_id=127


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Paul Darrow on TV 8th June 2008 + helps Jack FM win Silver at Sony Awards 2008



TV: Paul will be a featured interviewee on '50 Greatest TV Endings' hosted by
Cilla Black, to be broadcast on Sky One on Saturday 8th June 2008.  No prizes
for guessing the TV ending he will be discussing.



RADIO:  Paul and the 106 JACK fm Radio team were at the annual Sony Awards at
Grosvenor House Hotel, London on 12th May for the annual Sony Radio Academy
Awards, as JACK fm had been nominated in the category Best Station Imaging, one
of the Production awards.



This category is designed to recognise the overall sound of a station or
network. Rather than any specific programming style, the judges consider the
effective selection and co-ordination of liners, jingles, trailers and other
presentation tools in establishing a distinctive audio brand or identity.



The judges obviously agreed with us that having Paul as the 'voice' of JACK fm
was indeed inspired casting as they won the Silver Award, saying:  Great writing
that conveys a huge number of ideas, always fresh yet always on-brief and highly
talk-able; just what you need when you're new on the dial. Inspired casting of
Paul Darrow and lovely voice direction of his performance.



Listen to 106 JACK fm here http://www.jackfm.co.uk/public_file.php

See the Horizon website news item for more about the awards, the ceremony and to
see a photo of Paul with comedian Al Murray taken at the awards.



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BRIAN BLESSED and BLAKE'S SEVEN featured on this week's 'Have I Got News For
You'.

Brian Blessed was this week's Guest Presenter on 'Have I Got News For You' on
BBC1, repeated 10pm on BBC2, Saturday 3rd May. You can also watch it online
using the BBC iplayer for 7 days after the broadcast (or up to 30 if you
download it.)

The 'odd one out' round showed a Blake's 7 publicity photo, with discussion
about the proposed revival. Brian then reveals that he appeared in Blake's 7 as
Vargas and a clip was shown. Great fun - catch the repeat or watch on i-player.

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GARETH THOMAS will be taking part in 'Voices of War', a charity poetry reading
event at the Town & County Hall, Town House, Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1LP on
Friday 2nd May, from 6-8.30pm

The event is in aid of Combat Stress, the Ex-Services Mental Welfare Society -
the only charity to specialise in helping those of all ranks of the Armed Forces
and Merchant Navy who are suffering from combat-related psychological injury
caused by the traumatic events they have experienced in service.  For more
information about Combat Stress go to  www.combatstress.org.uk

Tickets for the evening are £20 each, including drinks and Canapes Reception,
followed by an evening of evocative poetry, music and readings from a century of
conflict.  Along with Gareth Thomas, other readers are Una Ailsa Macnab, Hilary
Bell, John Nichol and Rob Matheson.

Read more about Voices of War at
http://www.combatstress.org.uk/downloads/voices_of_war.pdf   To book tickets
call 01372 841621


Proposed Blake's 7 Revival hits the news as SKY commissions scripts...
News hit the UK National Press on 24th April 2008 that SKY has commissioned
scripts for two x 60-minute pilot episodes which, if successful, will be
expanded into a series. Sky has suggested a 6-part series, though other sources
suggest that an American backer of the project would prefer this to be longer
(13 or more episodes.)

This proposed TV series would be a re-imagining of the original series, as were
the new audio adventures produced in 2007 by B7 Productions. Andrew Mark Sewell,
co-founder/producer of Blake's 7 Media, told Horizon (during a conversation at
the October 2007 Cult TV Festival) that each production would have its own
distinct identity, with the proposed new TV series being different from the
audio adventures, which were themselves a re-imagining of the original TV
series. However, he did say it was possible that some of the new audio series
cast might reprise their roles for the TV re-imagining.

The news has sparked much debate in the Horizon website forums, see/join in the
discussion
http://www.horizon.org.uk/forum/viewthread.php?forum_id=26&thread_id=947&pid=164\
20#post_16420


STEPHEN GREIF - RADIO INTERVIEW
Stephen was interviewd on the 'Good Evening Wales' programme on BBC Radio Wales
on Friday 25th April.  You can use the BBC's Listen Again feature on their
website until Friday 2nd May.  Use the FF x15 minutes feature, because Stephen's
interview is near the end of the show (about 2 hours and 25 minutes!)

HORIZON MEET-UP WEEKEND
Don't forget Horizon is having a meet-up weekend on 10th (Kilburn area) and 11th
May (Hackney area).   Meals/drinks/chats as well as the chance to see 'To Kill a
Mockingbird' which is being directed by Sally Knyvette at the Tricycle Theatre
(NB Tickets sold out for this, but you can still join us after the show for the
meet-up) or see Brian Croucher directing 'Cadillaxing', a short play by his wife
Christina Balit, which is one of 5 short plays in 'The Miniaturists' at the
Arcola Theatre on the Sunday.  See the Horizon website for more details. 
http://www.horizon.org.uk/forum/viewthread.php?forum_id=11&thread_id=908    Do
come along and meet up with Horizon members old and new.




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Brian Croucher will be directing 'CADILLAXING' by Christina Balit (aka Mrs Brian
Croucher) on Sunday 11th May 2008 for one day only at the Arcola Theatre, 27
Arcola Street, London E8 2DJ.

CADILLAXING is one of 5 short plays being performed one after another,
collectively - 'The Miniaturists'    Two performances only: 5pm & 8pm - STUDIO 1
Billed as:  "5 brand new little gems of theatre by 5 fabulous playwrights, new
and established, all no more than 20 mins long but fully produced for your
delight.  May's show 'Miniaturists 12' features the work of: Christina Balit,
Rachel Barnett, Hilary Bell, Paul Chadwick and Declan Feenan."


HORIZON GET-TOGETHER
Well, it looks like our first official 'Get Together' day in several years is
turning into a whole weekend with 2 Blake's 7 cast members directing plays on 10
& 11 May!!  Horizon used to have regular meet-ups and theatre outings and they
really were a lot of fun, where old and new fans could get together.  Many
long-time friendships were made and I hope some more of our 'old timers' will
come along on 10th and/or 11th May to show the newer fans how to party...

SUGGESTED TIMETABLE - SATURDAY 10TH MAY 2008:
Those who already have tickets for 'To Kill A Mockingbird' should meet at the
Tricycle by 3.30pm for the 4pm show. (Theatre has now sold out for the
performance)

Those who are meeting up for the meal/drinks/talking into the night should aim
to get to the theatre by around 5.30. If Sally's not too frantically busy,
hopefully there will be a chance to say 'hello' to her before we go off for our
meal and she goes back to direct the second performance of the day.

SUGGESTED TIMETABLE SUNDAY 11TH MAY 2008
Meet up from 1.30pm for a light lunch (or just drinks if you're not hungry)

Anyone wanting to see the show - we're going to the 5pm performance of 'The
Miniaturists'.   NOTE: The theatre is very small and only had 50 seats left when
I called yesterday - they aren't able to reserve seats (no seat numbers, first
come first served) so if you'd like to join us PLEASE BOOK YOUR OWN TICKETS AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE. You can call the box office or book online. Arcola Theatre,
Hackney - Box Office: 0207 503 1646. http://www.arcolatheatre.com All tickets
are £9 (or £7 concessions)

After the show hopefully a chance to meet Brian & Christina before we go off for
more eating/drinking/talking.

Please let us know if you'd like to join us on one or both of the days, and that
you've booked your tickets if you want to see the Miniaturists.(Remember, you
can still join us for the get-together(s), even if you don't want to see the
shows.)


MORE ABOUT 'THE MINIATURISTS'
The Miniaturists is a growing group of playwrights and other theatre workers
interested in the possibilities of the short play.  They stage a regular
writer-led event dedicated to bringing you short but perfectly formed plays.
Every show is packed with 5 original pieces from an array of talented writers,
new and established. Each piece is no longer than twenty minutes, and the
dizzying mix makes every event as various and unpredictable as life itself.

The productions are fully staged, using lighting and sound design, and the
actors are in costume, and in every respect a miniature<i> is </i>a play. They
usually play on a Sunday on the set already in place for the current production
at the host theatre.

For more information please visit   http://www.miniaturists.co.uk'

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GLYNIS BARBER on stage for 2 nights only - Theatre Royal, Windsor - Thursday
24th and Friday 25th April 2008

AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON AIR - A unique opportunity to hear three gripping
radio plays from the Queen of Crime, read in the style of their original BBC
broadcasts in an authentic studio setting with live sound effects. A rotating
cast of stars join a full supporting company to make each performance excitingly
different.

Thursday 24th and Friday 25th April - Glynis Barber  (star of Dempsey &
Makepeace) joins Roy Marsden (star of PD James' Adam Dalgleish Chronicles).

Theatre Royal Windsor,Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1PS. The theatre is
just a few minutes walk from Windsor rail station.
Box Office: 01753 853 888 Website

As at 21st April there were still tickets left for all performances.  Horizon's
Supreme Commander is intending to see the show Thursday evening - if you'd like
to meet up, email her.

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MICHAEL KEATING reprises his role as Vila for new audio adventure Blake's 7
Prequel - BLAKE'S 7 - THE EARLY YEARS: WHEN VILA MET GAN

Blake's 7 - The Early Years will be a prequel series of stories on audio from B7
Productions exploring the origins of key Blake's 7 characters prior to them
meeting rebel leader Roj Blake.

The first of these prequel stories 'When Vila met Gan' has been written by Ben
Aaronovitch ('Classic' Doctor Who, Jupiter Moon) and explores the history and
enduring friendship between Gan and Vila. Michael Keating reprises his role as
Vila, and Owen Aaronovitch ('Coronation Street) also stars as Gan. An 'extended'
special edition CD (and download) of 'When Vila met Gan' will be released for
retail on 2 June 2008, with a re-cut version to be broadcast on BBC7 in the
summer.

Earth. 2230 AD. A time of social and political turmoil.Olag Gan wants to marry
the woman of his dreams. Vila Restal wants to steal anything that isn't nailed
down. When they form a partnership, a perfect combination of strength and skill,
it seems that nothing stands between them and the easy life. But fate hates to
give a sucker an even break and the course of true love never did run smooth.

Read the B7 Productions Press Release in the full news item on the Horizon
website at http://www.horizon.org.uk  where you can also see the CD cover
artwork



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GLYNIS BARBER in re-runs of Dempsey & Makepeace

ITV 3 is currently showing Season 1 of 1980's cop shop Dempsey and Makepeace in
which Glynis starred as Harry Makepeace alongside now-real-life-husband Micharel
Brandon (as Jim Dempsey) on Sundays at 10.35 (repeated at 18.00). Hopefully they
will then continue with Seasons 2 and 3.

Don't forget Season 1 has guest appearances by B7 cast members - Brian Croucher
in ep. 4 - 'Given to Acts of Violence' as Frank Egan, (Sunday 20th April)  and
Stephen Greif in ep. 5 - 'Hors de Combat' as Bernie Silk (Sunday 27th April).

Horizon has unearthed a small supply of brand new Dempsey & Makepeace Season 1
DVD Boxsets which are available to buy from Horizon for a bargain price of only
£8.50 plus postage, which includes a free photo of Glynis & Michael taken at
their first ever UK signing event in May 2006. See full info here 
http://www.horizon.org.uk/readarticle.php?article_id=126




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STEVEN PACEY on Radio 4, Saturday 8 March

Steven plays Christopher Lathwell in Blinded by the Sun, a new radio version of
Stephen Poliakoff's 1996 National Theatre play about a scientific fraud in an
English university.

The pressure to succeed leads a scientist to claim a major breakthrough in the
energy field. But when he fails to replicate his experiment, the fallout causes
long-term conflict amongst a previously close set of colleagues.

Al Golfar ...... Alex Jennings
Elinor Brickman ...... Harriet Walter
Christopher Lathwell ...... Steven Pacey
Joanna ...... Jodie Whittaker
Professor ...... John Rowe
Ghislane Lathwell ...... Christine Kavanagh
Barbara ...... Helen Longworth
Charlie ...... Christian Rodska

Director Peter Leslie Wild.

Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 from 2.30-3.30pm, Saturday 8th March.  .  Or listen
online for up to 7 days at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/arts/saturday_play.shtml







'NEEDLE' a new play by CHRISTINA BALIT (aka Mrs Brian Croucher) is BBC Radio 4's
Afternoon Play on Tuesday 11 March at 2.15pm.

Or listen online for 7 days at:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/arts/afternoon_play.shtml



A girl is sold to the abbey.  A tapestry is commissioned.  A broken man is
delivered in chains to design it. and a queen gets exactly what she wants.



NEEDLE - a new play by Christina Balit, directed by Ned Chaillet.



Dunstan ....... Peter Marinker
Edith ...... Jade Williams
Matilda ...... Meg Davies
Lizzie ...... Kate Williams
Abbess ...... Liz Sutherland
Bethan ...... Liza Sadovy
Tom ...... Ben Onwukwe



Creating the Bayeux Tapestry for the Norman conquerors is a bitter task for the
women of Canterbury.  "Well, blow me.  Thass crafty ain't it.  Thass cunning. 
We all know how they came and bleedin' conquered!  My aunty wos burnt in 'er own
shack.  Fried like a chop.  You could smell the flesh from Windcheap ever bugger
said.  Go on.  Put that in yer picture mate.  Let 'em 'ave a read o' that!"



Christina is currently completing a stage version of NEEDLE, which won her the
Brave New Roles Award for 2006  (given to the playwright who creates the most
interesting role for a woman in a new play.)




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Sally Knyvette directing at the Tricycle and Horizon Group outing



SALLY KNYVETTE

The Tricycle Theatre presents a company of professional barristers, solicitors
and judges in 'To Kill a Mockingbird', adapted by Christopher Sergel from the
novel by Harper Lee and directed by Sally Knyvette.  Performances 07 to 10 May
2008.



Harper Lee's Pulitzer-prize winning novel was made into a major motion picture
starring Gregory Peck (for which he won an Academy Award) in 1962.  It is a
story of racial prejudice, injustice and humanity and is now presented as a
powerful piece of theatre.



In 1930's America in a small town in the Deep South, lawyer Atticus Finch
defends Tom Robinson, a man accused of rape.  Atticus shows himself a man of
integrity and risks his own and his family's safety to do the right thing in the
face of racism.  His children, especially daughter Scout, make a journey of
discovery about their father, their neighbours and the community they live in.



This is the fourth of the Tricycle's much-acclaimed productions cast entirely
from the legal profession.  All proceeds from these performances will go towards
the Tricycle new writing and education programmes (apart from Thursday evening
when the money is split between the Tricycle and the Corinne Burton Memorial
Trust.)



Wednesday 7th, Friday 9th and Saturday 10th at 8pm - all tickets £60 (£10 plus
suggested donation of £50);

Saturday 10th May at 4pm - all tickets £25

Thursday 8th at 8pm - all tickets £75 (£10 plus suggested donation of £65)

Thursday 8th at 2pm - all tickets £10 (£4 plus suggested donation of £6)/£2.50
schools

Gift Aid applies

All 8pm tickets include interval wine and Indian buffet supper after the
performance.



Box Office: 020 7328 1000.  Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6
7JR.   Website http://www.tricycle.co.uk



HORIZON GROUP OUTING TO THE TRICYCLE - Saturday 10th May 2008

In the past Horizon was known for encouraging fans to meet up for theatre
outings and signing events featuring members of the Blake's 7 cast or crew, and
for organizing fan-events such as video/DVD watching sessions, location visits
or just meeting up for a drink and/or meal to get to know other fans.  Since
setting up the new website we've had many requests to organize more and we hope
this will be the first of a series of fan get-togethers to celebrate the show's
30th anniversary.



We've reserved some tickets for the Saturday matinee performance of 'To Kill a
Mockingbird' (tickets £25) so if you'd like to join us, please let us know as
soon as possible either by PM to Horizon, or to the horizonb7 email address. 
The intention is to see the show, hopefully to have a little time to say hello
to Sally (this isn't guaranteed, remember she's directing two shows on the
Saturday, so she may be too busy for a chat) and then to all go off to a local
restaurant for dinner and to socialize and to meet up with members from
Horizon's past along with many new members.  If there are people who can't make
the show but would like to meet up afterwards to eat and drink the rest of the
evening/night away, that's fine too - please just get in touch and we'll tell
you more.



If you have fond memories of past Horizon theatre outings, please do share your
memories with the new fans and encourage them to meet up.




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CORRECTION PAUL DARROW IS ON ITV3:
Correction to the previous bulletin about tonight's repeat of 'Guardian of the
Abyss' with Paul Darrow - it's actually on ITV3 NOT BBC3 as I accidentally put
earlier.
Sunday 24th February  11.15pm ITV3.



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PAUL DARROW on TV
Another chance to see Paul Darrow in the Hammer House of Horror episode
'Guardian of the Abyss'. This is great fun (Paul is a baddie) so catch it if you
can. Sunday 24th February on BBC3, 11.15pm

PAUL DARROW VOICEOVER 'THE CLUB'
Another website to investigate if you like listening to Paul Darrow voiceovers
(and who doesn't?)   'The Club' - a new interactive game from Sega
http://theclub.sega-europe.com/en/index.html

CULT TV DOCUMENTARY
Something else to watch out for is a short documentary feature on the last ever
Cult TV Convention, held in October 2007. This was filmed by Kevin Davies, with
Alistair Lock and can be seen on Film 24 (Sky Channel 158) on Wednesday 27th
February 10pm-10.40pm. There will be other repeats of this if you miss it...

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JAN CHAPPELL FILM SCREENING 27 January 2008

Jan appears in and has been involved in the making of  'Low Tide' which was
filmed in Kent, and has just let me know the details of the UK premier which
will be next Sunday 27th January 2008 at 2pm at the Curzon Cinema, 9 Shaftesbury
Avenue, London W1.   Jan will be happy to say hello to any B7 fans who are there
on the day.

Following the UK Premiere of Low Tide, director Jon Sanders and writer James
Leahy will discuss Sander's work as well as his recently published Belgrade
Manifesto.

To book tickets call 0871 703 3988   (There is a £1.00 fee for online bookings
and a £1.25 fee for telephone bookings. There is no booking fee for Curzon
members.)

LOW TIDE (advised 16)
Director: Jon Sanders
Starring: Anna Mottram, Charlotte Palmer, Richard Vanstone, Jan Chappell, Bob
Goody
UK 2007 / 86 mins / Digibeta
Low Tide explores notions of life and death through the final days of a
terminally ill woman in a starkly beautiful and hauntingly amusing manner. With
an entirely improvised script and a pared-down production system, the film
pieces together single takes (shot in natural light) to counter the glossed
perfection of Hollywood. Shot on a minimal budget, Jon Sanders' poignant film is
a reminder that cinema has further uses than lining pockets, and will stay with
you long after you left the cinema.  At this premiere, Sanders joins writer
James Leahy to discuss the film as well as the ailing future of independent
cinema in the hands of the industry's conglomerate distribution systems.

The Belgrade Manifesto:  "Although there are an ever increasing number of
conferences about the changes that will inevitably come with "new digital
cinema", what is being ignored is the long term stagnation of cinematic language
and form and the consequent lack of innovation and depth which are essential to
keep cinema alive. We are at a crossroads where low cost production and new ways
of distribution have real potential for the rejuvenation of cinema. We believe
that it is time to take responsibility our own future and establish a committed
interactive community that can work together to find viable ways to make and
show films and build audiences that will want to see them."   Jon Sanders  
www.belgrademanifesto.com


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GARETH THOMAS NEWS - OF MICE & MEN

Gareth will be playing one-handed farmworker Candy in the Perth Theatre
production of 'And Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck from Friday 01 - Saturday 16
February 2008.  Ticket office 0845 612 6320 or email  tickets@...
Perth Theatre (Perth Concert Hall Norie-Miller Studio),  High Street, Perth,
Perth and Kinross, PH1 5UW.  www.horsecross.co.uk/

The Play:  Set against the harsh backdrop of the Great Depression, Of Mice and
Men is the story of George and Lennie, two friends with a simple dream: to own a
farm and live off the fat of the land. There are times, though, when sharpwitted
George feels the burden of looking after Lennie, while gentle giant Lennie
doesn't realise his own strength... As they drift from job to job, trouble's
never far away, and before long it's time to move on again. When the pair get
work in Soledad, California, however, the dream looks set to become a reality.
But a tragic turn of events threatens to destroy George and Lennie's friendship
and leaves George faced with an impossible choice...

In March Gareth will be recording another episode of the Paul Temple series, for
Radio, again playing the Chief Inspector.  More details on this to follow.


MICHAEL KEATING - more EastEnders

EastEnders is expecting another death and another funeral, to be officiated by
Rev. Stevens (Michael).   No broadcast dates as yet.


BLAKE'S JUNCTION 7
Don't forget to order your copy of Blake's Junction 7 - out on DVD from 21st
January.  See the website (front news page & accompanying article) on the
website at http://www.horizon.org.uk  for full ordering information.  Remember,
everyone who orders a copy prior to 21 January will have their name entered into
an exclusive free prize draw to win one of 3 fabulous Blake's Junction 7 prizes
kindly donated by Tim Plester.

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BLAKE'S JUNCTION 7 DVD RELEASE - 21st JANUARY 2008 - HORIZON SPECIAL OFFER



We're delighted that the short comedy film Blake's Junction 7 by Tim Plestor &
Ben Gregor is finally being released on DVD on 21st January 2008 by 2Entertain,
as a triple-film release along with 'Ant Muzak' and 'World of Wrestling'.




Special Features on the DVD include: Behind-The-Scenes features on all 3 films,
Commentary on Blake's Junction 7 by Paul Darrow and Mark Heap; 'The 2 Avons' -
Exclusive interview with Paul Darrow and Mark Heap; and footage from the
recording session with PETER TUDDENHAM who played Orac in the film.



EXCLUSIVE PRIZE DRAW and CHARITY DONATION - Horizon would like to thank Tim
Plester and Ben Gregor for generously donating 3 items for an exclusive Prize
Draw.  Anyone who orders the Blake's Junction 7 DVD PRIOR to the release date of
21st January will have their name entered into a Prize Draw to win one of these
fabulous prizes.



First Prize: a genuine teleport bracelet used during the recording of the film

Second Prize: Full Colour Blake's Junction 7 Poster signed by Mackenzie Crook,
Tim Plester, Ben Gregor, Raquel Cassidy (Jenna) and Susan Earl (Cally)

Third Prize: Full Colour Blake's Junction 7 Poster signed by Mackenzie Crook,
Tim Plester and Ben Gregor



SPECIAL HORIZON OFFER - You can buy this DVD from Horizon for only £10.99 +
delivery (£1.25 UK; £2 Europe; £2.75 ROW)



CHARITY DONATION: Tim and Ben have very generously decided to donate all the
proceeds from the sale of the DVD to charity. When you buy the DVD from Horizon,
an additional 50p from each sale will be donated to Kidney Research UK in memory
of Peter Tuddenham.



Please order your DVD NOW to ensure arrival on the release date. (Orders
received after 15th January may not be despatched to arrive at the release date
though will obviously be despatched asap)



The critically acclaimed short film trilogy, written by Tim Plester and directed
by Ben Gregor, Blake's Junction 7, 'Ant Muzak' and World of Wrestling arrives on
DVD on January 21st 2008.



All three hilarious films share a common theme - the surreal colliding with the
mundane.



Imagine a Twilight World in which the colourful icons of yesteryear might find
themselves drifting through modern-day suburbia at 2am on a weekday morning.
Imagine sci-fi freedom-fighters Blake's 7 stopping off at a motorway
service-station (BLAKE'S JUNCTION 7). Imagine New Romantic popstars Adam & The
Ants browsing the aisles of a 24-hour supermarket ('ANT MUZAK'). Imagine
old-school wrestlers Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks bumping into each other on
the night-bus home (WORLD OF WRESTLING).



Quirky, heartfelt and flamboyantly deadpan, Ben Gregor and Tim Plester's trilogy
of short films have screened at film festivals worldwide and feature a host of
charming performances from the cream of British comedy; including Mackenzie
Crook (THE OFFICE), Martin Freeman (THE OFFICE), Mark Heap (GREEN WING), Kris
Marshall (MY FAMILY), Raquel Cassidy (LEAD BALLOON), Miranda Hart (HYPERDRIVE),
Patrick Baladi (THE OFFICE), Kevin Eldon (BIG TRAIN) and Johnny Vegas (IDEAL),
as well as offering tantalising cameos from former Adam & The Ants bass-player
Gary Tibbs and Blake's 7's "voice-of-the- computers" Peter Tuddenham.



Complementing the three short films, this fantastic DVD also offers a whopping
55 minutes of extras, including behind-the-scenes features on all 3 films, a
commentary on BLAKE'S JUNCTION 7 with Paul Darrow & Mark Heap, "The 2 Avons" an
exclusive interview with Paul Darrow & Mark Heap, a Mackenzie Crook interview,
and a Peter Tuddenham recording session, as well as trailers, unused footage and
a commentary on WORLD OF WRESTLING with the award-winning filmmakers Ben Gregor
& Tim Plester.



Blake's Junction 7 / 'Ant Muzak' / World of Wrestling

RELEASE DATE: 21st January

DURATION: 92 mins

RRP: £15.99



See the Horizon website news page at http://www.horizon.org.uk  for colour
photos of the cover, etc. and the merchandise section here for information on
how to order and pay for the DVDs.
http://www.horizon.org.uk/readarticle.php?article_id=23



OTHER MERCHANDISE

You can still order signed & unsigned DVD box sets and remastered videos, the
MythMakers series of DVD interviews with members of the B7 cast, The Actor
Speaks audio CD interviews, technical manuals, fanzines, signed & unsigned
photos & posters, Blake's 7 mousemats and keyrings (new on the site) and the new
B7 Audio Adventures CD box sets from Horizon.  See the merchandise section for
full details or email us for further info.





OTHER NEWS



Happy 30th Birthday Blake's 7 - hard to believe that our favourite show first
graced our screens 30 years ago - on Monday 2nd January 1978.



B7 Audio Adventures on BBC7  -  You can now listen to specially edited versions
of the all-new Blake's 7 audio adventures on BBC7.  The broadcasts are available
to 'listen again' for 7 days here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/drama/7thdimension.shtml



Sad News - Tony Radford has died

We were saddened to learn of the death of Blake's 7 Assistant Editor Tony
Radford (who many of you had the pleasure of meeting at the DVD Seasons 2 and 3
launch events.  He passed away on 16th December 2007 at the Royal Free Hospital,
London.  Our condolences to his family and friends.



Colin Baker tour dates:  Colin Baker is touring the UK in a production of 'She
Stoops to Conquer' starring Liza Goddard as Mrs Hardcastle and Colin as Mr
Hardcastle.  You can find the tour dates in the Read More section of our news
item on the website.



Paul Darrow is the  voice of Jack FM.   What more could you want from a radio
station? Brand new radio station Jack 106 FM think the answer is 'Great music
and the voice of Paul Darrow' and I don't think we'd argue with that. Paul's
voice welcomes you to Jack FM's website and can be heard interspersed with the
music and DJs throughout the day/night, so if you're in the Oxfordshire area why
not tune in or if you're not you can listen via the website
http://www.jackfm.co.uk/ And if you like their music and decide to keep
listening, don't forget to email the station to say why you tuned in in the
first place...


Stephen Greif news - Stephen recorded an episode of a BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Play
- Take Away, He was the Narrator in the 5th of this 5-part comedy drama
depicting the history of a fast food shop in Leeds (aired December).  Stephen
also played John the Baptist in episode 1 of another Radio 4 play 'Witness' in
December,   He has filmed 'He Kills Coppers', for ITV playing The Proprietor of
a well known Tabloid and a feature called 'Boogie Woogie' with Gillian Anderson,
Charlotte Rampling and Stellan Skarsgard (whose lawyer Stephen plays.)


UP TO DATE NEWS - Sometimes it isn't possible to send these bulletins out as
regularly as we would like but the website is always kept updated so to make
sure you don't miss any news, don't forget to regularly check the site at
http://www.horizon.org.uk  - news, articles, photos & more added regularly.



Best wishes from us all at Horizon for a happy and peaceful 2008.


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STEVEN PACEY
Steven plays Victor Fleming in 'Moonlight & Magnolias' alongside Duncan Bell,
Josephine Butler and Andy Nyman at the Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road,
London NW6 7JR. Box Office 020 7328 1000 .

Written by Ron Hutchinson and directed by Sean Holmes, this is the hilarious
story behind the re-writing of the film 'Gone With The Wind'

Movie mogul David O. Selznick has just shut down production of Gone With The
Wind. Determined to rewrite the script, he engages the reluctant services of
"script doctor" Ben Hecht, who has never read the book, and director Victor
Fleming (Steven Pacey), poached straight from the set of The Wizard of Oz.   His
reputation on the line, and with nothing but a stockpile of peanuts and bananas,
Selznick locks the three men into his office and a marathon creative session
begins...

See the Horizon website at www.horizon.org.uk for more information, and pictures
from the show...

SALLY KNYVETTE
Sally will be directing 'To Kill a Mockingbird' at the Tricycle Theatre in early
2008, and is about to start directing a production for BADA (British American
Drama Academy) for the next few months.

TELEPORT BRACELETS
Martin Bower, the freelance model maker who designed, built & owns the copyright
to the 'Liberator' bracelets is currently making another limited edition run of
bracelets.   You can buy these through Horizon, but Martin is only making a
limited number to order - and it is unlikely there will be many 'spares'. The
last time Martin made a batch was in spring 2004, so don't miss this rare
opportunity to own one - still a few remaining so order now...   See the Horizon
website for full information.




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JOSETTE SIMON
Josette Simon guest stars as Linda Hillcott in Episode 3 of ITV1's new drama
series 'The Whistleblowers'.  The episode is entitled 'No Child Left Behind'  -
Josette's character is grief-stricken after her son's suicide, but is eventually
galvanised into exposing how his school drove him to it.   The series starts on
Thursday 27th September, 9pm on ITV1 so presumably Josette's episode is on 11th
October - watch out for it.


29th SEPTEMBER 2007 - 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST DAY OF FILMING BLAKE'S 7, AT
BETCHWORTH QUARRY plus chance to LISTEN AGAIN to Gareth Thomas and Michael
Keating's interview about the quarry on Radio 4's LIGHTS, CAMERA, LANDSCAPE.

In autumn 2006 Gareth Thomas and Michael Keating were interviewed for Lights,
Camera, Landscape:  Betchworth Quarry, Surrey (3rd of 4 programmes about
landscapes) where they revisited the quarry and talked about filming there.

Originally broadcast on 21 December 2006, Radio 4 have just repeated the
programme, though it's probably a coincidence that it almost coincides with the
30th Anniversary of B7 filming there. If you missed it, you can Listen Again
until Monday 24th September.

The link comes up as the wrong episode in the blurb on the Radio4 website, but
it does play the correct one, so keep listening...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/mainframe.shtml?http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/ra\
dio4_aod.shtml?radio4/lightscameralandscape

For more info about the programme and exclusive photo of Gareth at Betchworth
taken when he filmed his MythMakers interview there in July 2003 see the Horizon
website at www.horizon.org.uk


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SALLY KNYVETTE in DOCTORS on BBC1, Tuesday 25th September 2007
Sally guest stars in an episode of the BBC1 daytime soap 'Doctors' playing Mary
Johnson, a dementia sufferer, in an episode called 'Damage Limitation'. The
episode will be broadcast at 2.05pm on Tuesday 25th September 2007.

Sally will be directing a new play at the Tricycle Theatre, London in early 2008
- more details soon.


GLYNIS BARBER back in EMMERDALE
Glynis's current storyline reaches a climax over the next few days in Emmerdale
on ITV3 as her character, Det. Insp. Grace Barraclough, discovers the truth
about her lover, Carl King. You can see clips from the show on the ITV website
http://www.itv.com/Soaps/emmerdale/default.html

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Horizon Website's 1st Birthday Celebrations -Tuesday 4th September 2007 is the
First Birthday of our new-look Website, so we hope you'll all join us on our
birthday to help us celebrate at  http://www.horizon.org.uk



It's quite exciting to see how many people have visited (close to half a million
'unique visitors') with almost 800 registered site members, and all for a show
made 30 years ago!



There will be several new items going live during the day including a birthday
message from one of the main B7 cast, and a free prize draw with some fabulous
prizes.  To enter the draw, all you need to do is log onto the site sometime
during our birthday and post on the 'Happy Birthday Horizon Website' thread in
the forum.  Everyone whose message is posted on the day will have their name
entered into the draw.



The Discussion Forums have proved very popular throughout the year, with close
to 13,000 posts and we hope more of you will join in the fun during Year 2.  We
also hope to expand our downloads section with wallpaper, more audio and video
clips, etc.  And don't forget you can still download our brilliant full B7
cursor pack designed by Rob Emery available in the Members Only Downloads
section.  (It's free to register as a site member.)



Sadly, during the past 12 months we have lost some very special members of the
B7 universe - most notably Peter Tuddenham in July.  As a Tribute to those we
have recently lost, we're planning an auction of several rare and/or signed
items to raise money for charity.  Look out for the auction news on the site.



So let us raise a glass of adrenaline and soma to those no longer with us, and
thank them for all the pleasure they gave us, and let's hope the site's Second
year will be a happy, healthy and successful one for us all.  We'd really like
to hear from you all to let us know what you like about the site, anything you
don't like that we could improve, and what you might like us to do in the coming
year.



Thanks for all your support.



Best wishes from Diane (Supreme Commander), Judith (Website Mutoid) and all at
Horizon.


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MARTIN BOWER 'LIBERATOR' TELEPORT BRACELET REPLICAS



Those of you who have been hoping for a chance to buy an authentic replica
teleport bracelet as used on the 'Liberator' will be delighted to know that
Martin Bower, the freelance model maker who designed, built & owns the copyright
to the 'Liberator' bracelets is making another limited edition run.



These will be as near to the originals as it is possible to get 30 years later! 
They will have a working hinge/clip, however please note that since the orange
Perspex used for the light on the original bracelets is no longer manufactured,
this batch will be made using the nearest equivalent to this colour. In all
other ways the bracelets will be identical to the originals.



You can buy these through Horizon, but they must be ordered in advance as Martin
is only making a limited number to order - and it is unlikely there will be any
'spares'. The last time Martin made a batch was in spring 2004, so don't miss
this rare opportunity to own one.



The cost is only slightly more than when Martin last made a batch, at £129.95
each (which includes VAT & Certificate of Authenticity) plus applicable postage.
Bracelets will be posted in a special reinforced box & wrapped in bubble wrap,
using UK Special Delivery or airmail International Signed For with full
insurance.  Delivery prices will be £7.50 (UK); £9.00 (Europe) and £10 (rest of
world). For anyone buying two bracelets just add £1.50 extra to the delivery
costs for one bracelet.  Also included in the price will be a Certificate of
Authenticity signed and dated by Martin.

Martin is about to start making these bracelets with an estimated 2-3 weeks for
delivery so if you'd like to order one (or more) we need to know by return to
guarantee your order.



More information and photos on the website's merchandise section at
http://www.horizon.org.uk/readarticle.php?article_id=111 (Merchandise section -
Liberator Teleport Bracelets)



You can pay by cheque, bankers draft, BACS bank transfer, debit or credit card.
We need to have your full name and delivery address, and name to be put on the
Certificate of Authenticity (if different from customer name).





  ALSO -

FIRST DAY COVERS - AVON/PAUL DARROW

The Stamp Centre has now produced two Blake's 7 signed First Day Covers which
are available to buy from Horizon. You can also buy the new Doctor Who: Timelash
cover. See illustrations on the Horizon website at
http://www.horizon.org.uk/readarticle.php?article_id=110  (Merchandise section -
Signed First Day Covers)



NEW: Avon & Bayban from 'City at the Edge of the World' signed by Paul Darrow &
Colin Baker RRP £24.95 - Horizon price £21.50



NEW: Doctor Who: Timelash signed by Paul Darrow & Colin Baker RRP £24.95 -
Horizon price £21.50

And still available - Servalan signed by Jacqueline Pearce  -  Price £14.50



DELIVERY:  For up to any 5 covers - Add for delivery - 75p (UK); £1.25 (Europe);
£1.75 (Rest of World).  For insurance to full value of over £30 add £4.50,
otherwise the covers will be sent by regular post and only insured for up to
£30.


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BLAKE'S 7 NEW AUDIO ADVENTURES - 3rd CD release details plus chance to meet the
writers, producers and some of the cast (1-2 September).



LIBERATOR, the Ep3 release is now a 2 x CD release with over 40-minutes of bonus
features,  including an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary with the cast,
writers and director discussing the production of the all-new audio adventures,
the influence of the classic series and what the future holds in store for
Blake's 7.  In addition there are SCI FI channel mini-documentaries, an extended
remix of the new Blake's 7 theme tune, exclusive wallpaper images and a blooper
reel along with a special tribute track by up-and-coming Indie band, Slashed
Seat Affair.



As a result the RRP price for LIBERATOR has increased to £14.95, so all orders
for individual CDs, or our special offer for the set of three, received after
8th September will be at the new price of £29.95 for the entire first season (4
discs all together).  So order BEFORE 8th September for your last chance to
order the set at £25.99 plus postage.



To more info on the CDs and to order from Horizon go to
http://www.horizon.org.uk/readarticle.php?article_id=109 (Merchandise section -
New B7 Audio Adventures)



B7 Media has a stand at the London Film and Comic Con at Earls Court over the
weekend of 1-2 September 07, giving fans a chance to meet writers Ben
Aaronovitch, James Swallow and Marc Platt, Producer Andrew Mark Sewell, together
with some of the audio cast & production crew.  They will be talking to the fans
(including a Q&A), signing autographs and selling copies of the CDs.  Entry to
the event is £10 (early bird) or £5 pppd.  See www.londonfilmandcomiccon.com for
timings & further info.

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BLAKE'S 7 - THE AUDIO ADVENTURES - UPDATE - CD 2 (TRAITOR) ready for despatch

Currently being broadcast on the SCI FI Channel broadband player  (as 36 x 5
minute episodes), this audio trilogy was written by 'original series' Doctor Who
writers Ben Aaronovitch and Marc Platt with Star Trek writer James Swallow. Each
release contains an extended 'director's cut' and the final disc of the trilogy
(LIBERATOR) boasts an impressive array of extras including in-depth interviews
with the cast, writers, producer and director, a blooper reel along with a
special 15-minute documentary exploring the past, present and future worlds of
BLAKE'S 7.

The audio trilogy is being released as 3 separate CDs - REBEL (released 11 July
2007) TRAITOR (ready for release) and LIBERATOR (release date 3 September 2007).

For those of you wanting to buy the CDs Horizon has secured a special deal if
you order all 3 CDs together. Each 60 minute CD would normally cost £9.95 + p&p,
but if you order all 3 CDs together you'll pay just £25.99 for the set plus
applicable p&p per CD.

For ordering information and full information on the CDs, see the Horizon
website at www.horizon.org.uk   -
Full information on buying the audio CDs at
http://www.horizon.org.uk/readarticle.php?article_id=109
Payment instructions here
http://www.horizon.org.uk/readarticle.php?article_id=23

You can discuss the Audio Adventures in the dedicated Audio section of Horizon's
forum, as well as joining in with all our other discussion topics.

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