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Archie Harrison is only 6-months old; however, it looks like he's already a sports fan. Prince Harry received a Harlequin rugby jersey and matching shorts for his son during a Terrence Higgins Trust event in London on Friday. The event was held at Twickenham Stoop Stadium ahead of National HIV Testing Week. The Duke of Sussex was joined by members of the Harlequin team, as well as by Gareth Thomas. The former Wales captain shared he is living with HIV back in September. According to the BBC, Thomas claimed a journalist talked to his parents about his HIV status before he did. When asked if he would have spoken publicly about his diagnosis had the press not gotten involved, Thomas said "absolutely...

It’s still Thursday for another couple of hours where I am, so it’s time to remake an 80s classic TV show or movie with an all-new cast. This week: Blake’s 7, the 1978-1981 BBC science fiction show. A revival has been rumored for years, but as right now, there’s nothing definite in the pipeline. (Don’t miss the BBC’s cult-tv subsite devoted to the show.) The original cast included: Roj Blake: Gareth Thomas Kerr Avon: Paul Darrow Jenna Stannis: Sally Knyvette Vila Restal: Michael Keating Cally: Jan Chappell Olag Ga: David Jackson Del Tarrant: Steven Pacey Dayna Mellanby: Josette Simon Soolin: Glynis Barber Orac: Peter Tuddenham Servalan: Jacqueline Pearce Space Commander Travis: Brian Croucher/Stephen Greif My dream cast for an update: Roj Blake: Paul McGann Kerr Avon: Christopher Eccleston Jenna Stannis: Kate Winslet Vila Restal: John Simm Cally: Cate Blanchett Olag Gan: Philip Glenister...

Sky One recently announced plans to revive Blake's Seven for two new specials. Created by Terry Nation in 1978, the dark sci-fi show ran for four seasons and still has an impressive fanbase. But what has happened to the original Seven since they departed the Liberator and ended their quest to thwart the fiendish Federation in 1981? Gareth Thomas - Blake Now 63, the Welsh actor has kept busy since the heroic Blake was shot dead by his supposed ally Avon in the final episode of the show. He has acted in many plays, television shows and audio dramas, with notable guest appearances in staples like Bergerac, Midsomer Murders, Heartbeat, Taggart and London's Burning. Earlier this year, he was in a touring production of the John Steinbeck classic 'Of Mice And Men'. Thomas hasn't strayed far from the realms of cult television, (more)...