Paul Darrow RIP

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I’m very sad today to hear that one of my childhood heroes Paul Darrow has passed away. He was most memorably known for the extraordinary character of Kerr Avon in Blakes 7 which for me became one of the most iconic roles in sci-fi.

Blessed with matinee idol looks, one of the finest voices in movie history and a delivery, wit and gravitas that rendered his brilliantly scripted character eternal.

I shall treasure my signed copy of his autobiography even more now though remain sad that I never got to meet the man to thank him for all the pleasure he gave to millions.

RIP Paul, I hope that on the other side you are aboard the most powerful ship in the galaxy and cruising the cosmos.

I found a wonderful compendium of clips which demonstrate his mesmerising talent:

Jonathan

Lots of wonderful wit and repartee in this clip:

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I think the character Avon as played by Paul Darrow was a superb one.

But one of my most enduring memories of him as a actor was not as Avon in Blakes’ Seven, but the Hamlet cigar advert with him as Christopher Columbus - but very much the same character.

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