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Season 11971

Miniseries

July 9, 1971

In a near-future 1980s, England is under autocratic rule by a government that uses a paramilitary force known as The Guardians to maintain control, while a fragmented resistance group tries to provoke the state into revealing its true brutality.

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Episodes
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1971
Year

Cast

Gwyneth Powell
Gwyneth Powell
Clare Weston
Cyril Luckham
Cyril Luckham
Sir Timothy Hobson
David Burke
David Burke
Dr. Frank Benedict
Derek Smith
Derek Smith
Dennis Norman
John Collin
John Collin
Tom Weston
Edward Petherbridge
Edward Petherbridge
Christopher Hobson
Lynn Farleigh
Lynn Farleigh
Eleanor Benedict

Episodes

13 episodes
Season 1
The State of England

The State of England

Jul 10, 19711h 0m0 votes
Director: Robert Tronson

After a period of mass unemployment, chaos and a complete failure of the government, law and order has been restored in England. However the price of this new order is personal liberty. Dissenters soon appear, dedicated to the overthrow of the new regime.

2 guest stars
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Pursuit

Pursuit

Jul 17, 19711h 0m0 votes
Director: Jim Goddard

An attempt has been made on the Prime Minister’s life, and an agent planted to root out communists within The Guardians is shot dead.

1 guest star
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Head of State

Head of State

Jul 24, 19711h 0m0 votes
Director: Robert Tronson

The French President objects to Britain's participation in a united European defence force, and refuses to recognise the Prime Minister as head of state. Chris Hobson falls foul of the Guardians when he investigates the disappearance of one of their officers. Sir Tim decides to assert his authority over his cabinet.

5 guest stars
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The Logical Approach

The Logical Approach

Jul 31, 19711h 0m0 votes
Director: Tony Wharmby

Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.

4 guest stars
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Quarmby

Quarmby

Aug 7, 19711h 0m0 votes
Director: Robert Tronson

The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.

2 guest stars
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Appearances

Appearances

Aug 14, 19711h 0m0 votes
Director: Mike Newell

Benedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.

1 guest star
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This Is Quarmby

This Is Quarmby

Aug 21, 19711h 0m0 votes
Director: Brian Parker

Quarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.

3 guest stars
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The Dirtiest Man in the World

The Dirtiest Man in the World

Aug 28, 19711h 0m0 votes
Director: Derek Bailey

Tom is still being held prisoner and trying to escape. Benedict wants to use him as a pawn so decides to help him with his escape plan.

3 guest stars
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I Want You to Understand Me

I Want You to Understand Me

Sep 4, 19711h 0m0 votes
Director: Robert Tronson

The resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.

3 guest stars
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The Nature of the Beast

The Nature of the Beast

Sep 11, 19711h 0m0 votes
Director: Mike Newell

Clare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.

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The Roman Empire

The Roman Empire

Sep 18, 19711h 0m0 votes
Director: Moira Armstrong

The government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.

4 guest stars
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The Killing Trade

The Killing Trade

Sep 24, 19711h 0m0 votes
Director: Derek Bailey

Tom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.

1 guest star
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End in Dust

End in Dust

Oct 1, 19711h 0m0 votes
Director: Robert Tronson

The stage is set for the final showdown. Quarmby, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and The Guardians are all set for battle. Chris and Norman are now forced to choose sides as this series comes to its conclusion.

1 guest star
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