Chappell played Cally, the telepathic alien who joined the crew of the Liberator in the show's first season, remaining a key member of the ensemble until her departure in 1980.
Speaking at a recent BFI Southbank screening celebrating the third season of Blake's 7, Chappell reflected on her decision to depart the programme and explained that she had begun to lose enthusiasm for the role.
"I suppose it was around that time when they were talking about season 4, and I'd already decided round about [season 3 episode] 'Harvest of Kairos' that I would [leave]," she recalled.
"And also getting kind of... watching the lift of BBC Centre going up with all these actors – people I knew as well – going up to do the latest Shakespeare and thinking, 'I'd like to do that' and I think, 'I've got to move on.'
"I won't be able to do such... You know, I won't feel happy, so I won't be doing the best."
"To be honest, I'm very lucky, and I don't have many regrets in life, my choices I've made, but that is one I do regret."
Chappell went on to reveal that there had been discussions about her remaining with the series for a shorter period.
View Green Video on the source website"I was bringing up a pretty young son, who was three by the time I sort of finished doing that. So I was a working single mother, basically, really. So I did have this other sort of... I don't think I was concentrating enough, but I do regret that.
Instead, viewers learned of Cally's death at the beginning of season 4, when the destruction of the underground complex on the planet Terminal claimed her life.
It was an abrupt end for a character who had been part of the series since its earliest days, and one that has continued to provoke discussion among fans.
View Green Video on the source websiteHer suggested alternative was somewhat less definitive than the character's eventual fate.
Although Chappell has expressed regrets about Cally's departure, she remains enthusiastic about the show's future, having also welcomed plans for a Blake's 7 reboot – while admitting that she doesn't expect to be involved in the new version.
Blake's 7: The Collection – Series 3 will be released on 23 November by BBC Studios.
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