Michael Keating

Michael Keating (born 1947 in North London, England) is a British actor. He is best known as for his role as Vila Restal in the science fiction television series Blake's 7. One of Michael Keating's first prominent roles was as Goudry in a 1977 Doctor Who story, entitled The Sun Makers. A year later, Keating won the role of Vila Restal in the BBC TV series Blake's 7, which aired from 1978 to 1981. Vila Restal was the only character to appear in all fifty-two episodes of the series. In 1981, Keating appeared in an episode of the BBC sitcom Yes Minister entitled The Death List, playing the role of Police Constable Ross. Some years later Michael Keating reunited with his Blake's 7 co-star Gareth Thomas, in an episode of the BBC drama series...