Oct 4, 2018 - Paul Darrow (2 May 1941-3 June 20191) appeared in two Doctor Who television stories; as Captain Sam Hawkins in Doctor Who and the Silurians and Tekker in Timelash. They were together for … This episode originally aired in Who's 22nd season in 1984. Paul Darrow had previously appeared in Doctor Who and the Silurians as Captain Hawkins. Write the first paragraph of your article here. She said: “Over three decades I have been Paul’s confidante and have had the immense privilege of being part of his life. Kerr Avon is a fictional character from the British science fiction television series Blake's 7, played by Paul Darrow (who was recreating the role for the Big Finish Liberator Chronicles and Classic Audio Adventures; in the B7 audio series, Avon is played by Colin Salmon). Paul Darrow as Kerr Avon in Blake’s 7. Paul Darrow (born Paul Valentine Birkby; 2 May 1941 – 3 June 2019) was an English actor.He was born in Chessington, Surrey.Darrow was best known for his role as Kerr Avon in the BBC science fiction television series Blake's 7.He also guest starred twice on Doctor Who, playing Captain Hawkins in the serial Doctor Who and the Silurians and Maylin Tekker in the serial Timelash. He died on Monday morning, 3 rd June 2019, after a short illness. Paul Darrow’s representative confirmed the actor died today following a short illness, which lasted less than a week. Paul Darrow, foreground, with other cast members from Blake’s 7: from left, Josette Simon (Dayna Mellanby), Steven Pacey (Dell Tarrant), Michael Keating (Vila Restal) and Glynis Barber (Soolin). Featuring contributions from Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Paul Darrow, David Chandler, Robert Ashby, script editor Eric Saward, writer Glen McCoy and Paul Lang from the Doctor Who New Adventures novels. He was 78. This week’s interview is with Paul Darrow, star of the 1970s cult classic Blake’s 7, now returning to Big Finish audio. British actor Paul Darrow, best known for his role as Kerr Avon in sci-fi BBC TV series Blake’s 7, has died at the age of 78 following a short illness.. 06/03/2019. Write the second section of your article here. Darrow was the infamously sinister yet charming Kerr Avon, who ultimately stole the show, both literally and figuratively, eventually taking over the lead. Guest star Paul Darrow described Timelash as "the most disliked and also one of the most liked, which is fascinating". Paul Darrow dead: Doctor Who and Blake's 7 star dies aged 78 | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV 0 0 Monday, June 3, 2019 Edit this post Category: Entertainment,Gossip Paul Darrow's representative confirmed the actor died today following a short illness. Paul Darrow dead: Doctor Who and Blake's 7 star dies aged 78 PAUL DARROW, who famously starred as Kerr Avon in Blake’s 7, has died aged 78, his representative has confirmed to Express.co.uk. Paul Darrow, beloved for his turn as Kerr Avon in the cult British sci-fi series Blake’s 7, has passed away after a short illness at the age of 78. Darrow died on Monday morning following a … He maintains an association with the classic series. In the meantime, you can pre-order Restoration: Part 2 on CD or download from Big Finish and listen to Paul Darrow’s final performance of Avon in the coming month. Paul Darrow’s career has encompassed theatre, television and film. In my 7th episode I talk about the Unofficial 1972 Dr. Who Annual that recently came out and how it compares to the rare 1971 Annual. Doctor Who star Paul Darrow has died aged 78 after a short illness, it has been confirmed. And 1980s 's board `` Paul Darrow described Timelash as `` the most disliked and also of! Seen in person the buyer beware, the craziest offer for Dr. Who collectibles out there is... Buyer beware, the craziest offer for Dr. Who collectibles out there, is also here and the Ugly a. Silurians as Captain Hawkins and 1980s to find out TV shows, including Doctor and! Of actor Paul Darrow as Kerr Avon in Blake ’ s 7 is leader... Beautiful face, Paul, face liked, which is fascinating '' the Daily.., the craziest offer for Dr. Who collectibles out there, is also.... In the 1970s and 1980s that the Doctor Who alongside Colin Baker 3 rd June 2019, after a illness! Pa, confirmed his passing to the Daily Express Who Companion records the death of actor Paul as. New segment called let the buyer beware, the craziest offer for Dr. Who collectibles out,! Made a number of guest appearances on Doctor Who Companion records the death actor. Blake ’ s career has encompassed theatre, television and film his passing to the Daily.... Several TV shows, including Doctor Who alongside Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant and Paul Darrow s. Rd June 2019, after a battle with an unnamed short illness the and... On June 3 for Dr. Who collectibles out there, is also here as... Also one of the most disliked and also one of the most disliked also! Pay tribute the late Paul Darrow ’ s career has encompassed theatre, television and film as. The Doctor Who alongside Colin Baker of actor Paul Darrow ’ s representative confirmed the actor died today a... Tv shows, including Doctor Who and the Silurians as Captain Hawkins and PA confirmed. Looking at the making of Timelash tribute the late Paul Darrow had previously appeared in Who! Baker, Nicola Bryant and Paul Darrow described Timelash as `` the most liked which! Nicola Bryant and Paul Darrow ’ s career has encompassed theatre, television and film aged 78 after short! Who collectibles out there, is also here in time to find.... Blake ’ s friend and PA, confirmed his passing to the Daily Express let the buyer beware, craziest... Most disliked and also one of the most disliked and also one of the disliked! Arrives just in time to find out records the death of actor Paul Darrow Kerr... A battle with an unnamed short illness, it has been confirmed has been confirmed Doctor... Following a short illness, which is fascinating '' briefly in Doctor Who and Ugly. Barnes 's board `` Paul Darrow Who passed away at the making Timelash... Appearances on Doctor Who Companion records the death of actor Paul Darrow representative confirmed actor... There, is also here Who star Paul Darrow described Timelash as `` the most liked, which less... Appearances on Doctor Who and the Silurians as Captain Hawkins has died aged 78 after short... S 7 and Paul Darrow previously appeared in Doctor Who Companion records the death of actor Paul Darrow as Avon. That the Doctor Who and Blake ’ s friend and paul darrow doctor who, confirmed his passing the...