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.
1 season · 13 episodes
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 bruta
The State of England
Jul 10, 197160 min
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
Pursuit
Jul 17, 197160 min
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.
Head of State
Jul 24, 197160 min
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
The Logical Approach
Jul 31, 197160 min
Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.
Quarmby
Aug 7, 197160 min
The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.
Appearances
Aug 14, 197160 min
Benedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.
Gwyneth Powell
Clare Weston
Cyril Luckham
Sir Timothy Hobson
David Burke
Dr. Frank Benedict
Derek Smith
Dennis Norman
John Collin
Tom Weston
Edward Petherbridge
Christopher Hobson
Lynn Farleigh
Eleanor Benedict
Robert Morris
Det. Sgt. Brian Arnold
Graham Crowden
The Dirtiest Man
Elizabeth Adare
Ruth Griffiths
Laurence Carter
Captain Gerard Barclay
Dinsdale Landen
Dr. Mark Thorn
