Paul Darrow (1941-2019)

The death has been announced of the Paul Darrow. His best known role was as Kerr Avon in the BBC's cult Science Fiction show Blake's 7. Avon was a reluctant member of the titular group of freedom fighters forever in a tense relationship with leader Roj (Gareth Thomas) Blake. However when Blake was killed Avon took over only for a twist in the final episode that Blake had faked his death only for the group to die in a blood bath. Darrow appeared in 2 serials of that other famous BBC SF show Doctor Who, 1970's Doctor Who and the Silurians and 1985's Timeleash. For the latter Darrow tried to channel Laurence Oliver's famed performance in his role as a bad guy however producer John Nathan-Turner was not impressed and told to stop playing the role in that way. Other show Paul appeared on include The Saint, Little Britain and Toast of London. With Blake's 7 Darrow can claim to have a cult following.


Paul Darrow R.I.P