Volume 1 - Gareth Thomas

1. Interview - Roj Blake, a childhood remembered
What made Roj the man he was? Gareth and Mark discuss their different ideas on the character, his upbringing and family, drawing on clues given in the BBC TV programme.

2. 'Ruined Garden' by Gareth Thomas
A charming, gentle monologue penned by Gareth and starring Nick Courtney as a monk from a middle-ages silent order. Exactly what is ruining their vegetable garden?

3. Interview - Soldiers Of Love and Blake's 7
Gareth and Mark discuss the two sci-fi series, Gareth's character's Hywel, Nermal and ANET and what elements make a drama enjoyable. Includes the advert for the 'Soldier's Of Love' series' own sci-fi show 'Jake's Heaven'

4. 'Is This My Life' by Mark J Thompson
Set in the year 2132, a monologue from the Soldiers Of Love listener's favourite - Hywel Hammond - a camp Welsh TV producer. Set before the CD series begins.

5. 'Benedictine' by Gareth Thomas
The second of Gareth's enchanting monologues. What affliction has beset the order? And what is the connection with Brother Francois' gift from the Gallic shores?

6. 'Jake's Heaven' - The Children of Nylon
Another tongue-in-cheek 'Galactovision TV' advert for this 'Blake's 7' pastiche series.
Announcer - Mark J Thompson
Jake - Peter Ager
Jenny - Alison Taffs
ANET - Gareth Thomas
Somerset - Nick Kirby
IMAC - Nick Courtney
Mr. Mansions - Mark J Thompson
The Minstrels - Steven Degattis & Niall Stuchfield
Music - Written and composed by Niall Stuchfield

 

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