Bodyguards is a British television series that focuses on the cases of a specialized bodyguard unit called the Close Protection Group in service of the UK government. The lead cast members were Sean Pertwee as Ian Worrell and Louise Lombard as Liz Shaw. Sean Pertwee's Father, Jon Pertwee, also starred next to a character called Liz Shaw in one of the television shows he is best known for - Dr. Elizabeth Shaw was his first companion when he played the Third Doctor in Doctor Who. A pilot episode, featuring Josette Simon as a visiting dignitary, was broadcast in 1996. One series of six episodes followed, in 1997.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 7 episodes
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- 1S1 E1
Bodyguards
May 1, 199746 min
An attack upon a VIP makes Commander MacIntyre suggest a close-protection unit, and he is promptly asked to head it. Among the new recruits is Ian Worrell, a former pilot and police officer. The hard training almost breaks Ian, but he shows
- 2S1 E2
A Choice of Evils
May 8, 199746 min
New bodyguard Ian is paired with professional Liz again, as the anniversary of war veterans comes up. Soon after, Ian's wife and daughter are taken hostages, and Ian is blackmailed to allow the killing of one of the veterans to take place.
- 3S1 E3
Out of the Mouths of Babes
May 15, 199746 min
A young boy witnesses the killing of a priest, and is therefore placed under protection by Liz and Ian. But threats against the family, including the kidnapping of the boy's little brother, forces Liz and Ian to take the boy to a safe house
- 4S1 E4
Know Thine Enemy
May 22, 199746 min
During the visit of a high profile US citizen, Liz finds her competence questioned by the American bodyguards, and the whole unit becomes under scrutiny when security in the garage is compromised. But they have larger problems - a protester
- 5S1 E5
Target
May 29, 199746 min
A British businessman is on the hitlist of some European hitmen, and Liz and Ian are assigned to protect him while he's in the UK. But when Liz and Ian leave the safe house for the night watch, the house is attacked, and only a coincidence
- 6S1 E6
Stand Off
Jun 5, 199746 min
Commander MacIntyre isn't particularly pleased when his old mentor, who defected to Russia several years ago, wants to come back to the UK to visit his daughter's grave. But his duty is clear. The problem is that the bodyguard unit soon fin
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Bodyguards?
- Bodyguards is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Bodyguards are there?
- Bodyguards has 1 season and 7 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Bodyguards?
- Bodyguards has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 5, 1997.
- Who stars in Bodyguards?
- Bodyguards stars Sean Pertwee, Louise Lombard, John Shrapnel, Pip Torrens, Geoffrey Beevers.
