The Clone Masters

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The Worlds of Blake's 7

Released September 2021

Written by Tim Foley

Starring Jan Chappell Sally Knyvette

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The dark history of the Clone Masters holds many mysteries. Cally and Jenna discover some are lost in time, long before the Federation - while other secrets were buried by the Clone Masters themselves before they retreated to their home world.

Gatekeepers or conspirators, pragmatists or prophets, defenders or destroyers... At the height of their powers, how will the Clone Masters respond when Travis plans to weaponise them?

1. Separation

An untrustworthy old colleague tempts Jenna away from the Liberator to a secluded forest world, pursuing a mystery that involves Cally’s family. Will Jenna and Cally realise the true danger they face from the Clone Masters before night draws in?

2. The Rule of Life

When Space Commander Travis makes fresh demands of the Clone Masters, he is surprised by two familiar figures. One is an Auron outcast. The other is the man he once was – and could be again.

3. The Conclave

The Queen of the Clone Masters is dead, and the search for her successor draws guests from across the galaxy. Looking for something else on their visit are Cally and Travis. Between them, they could unwittingly tear down the Clone Masters’ world forever.

Recorded on: 3-5 March 2021

Recorded at: Side Studios and recorded remotely

Sally Knyvette (c) Big Finish

Jan Chappell (c) Big Finish

Brian Croucher (c) Big Finish

Jade Gordon (c) Big Finish

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There was much I liked about this trilogy... credit goes to Jamie Robertson for great soundscapes. The direction by Lisa Bowerman keeps things moving, without being too obvious.

Well done, Big Finish. And as Tim Foley says: “This one's for all you clones out there. We got you.”
Horizon - Blake's 7 Online

Whilst retaining the spirit of Blake’s 7, The Clone Masters has its own energy and drive, giving something distinctive and special, and doing justice to some of the ensemble who had perhaps fared less well originally. The Worlds Of Blake’s 7 definitely shows the way forward, with an ideal formula for being able to carry on the fight against the Federation, while also telling compelling tales which offer the limelight to the more under-utilised characters.
Set The Tape

The Clone Masters masterfully slots into a hole in established Blake’s 7 continuity and that is tremendously satisfying. Equally, it loses nothing if you don’t know where events are headed. I highly recommend The Clone Masters as an intriguing dive into an aspect of Blake’s 7 that the television show simply didn’t have time for. Also, it redresses the balance by giving both Cally and Jenna some well-deserved action away from the Liberator – and who can argue with two Travises?
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