Doomwatch (1970)
Doomwatch is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC, which ran on BBC 1 between 1970 and 1972. The series was set in the then present-day, and dealt with a scientific government agency led by Doctor Spencer Quist, responsible for investigating and combating various ecological and technological dangers. The series was followed by a film adaptation produced by Tigon British Film Productions and released in 1972, and a revival TV film was broadcast on Channel 5 in 1999.
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Episodes
- 1 1. The Plastic Eaters1970-02-09 · 50mWhat if a man-made virus with the power to melt all plastic became as infectious as the common cold? When a plane crashes in South America, in quite extraordinary circumstances, it
- 2 2. Friday's Child1970-02-16 · 50mDoctor Quist and Doomwatch become embroiled in an inquiry into the heart-transplanting practices of Doctor Patrick. Several uncomfortable questions are raised: what has he been doi
- 3 3. Burial at Sea1970-02-23 · 50mWhen a lifeboat crew discovers a luxury cruiser adrift in the English Channel, they find on board are a group of wealthy pop stars and their girlfriends, one of whom is dead. Doomw
- 4 4. Tomorrow, the Rat1970-03-02 · 50mGenetic engineering? Tampering with nature in a quest to make Superman? The experimentation is still only being carried out on rats, but with dangerous, and deadly results...
- 5 5. Project Sahara1970-03-09 · 50mDoomwatch are joined by Doctor Robson, sent to undertake tests on the new 'Sahara' spray which is apparently capable of destroying all plant-life on the planet. But when Quist rece
- 6 6. Re-Entry Forbidden1970-03-16 · 50mThe first nuclear-powered rocket, Sunfire One, is sent into space with the first British astronaut, Dick Larch, on board. After the rocket enters Earth orbit, Larch enters an incor
- 7 7. The Devil's Sweets1970-03-23 · 50mWhile on the way to work, secretary Pat Hunnisett takes a free promotional chocolate from a group of girls on the street. Meanwhile, at the Doomwatch office, Quist and his team are
- 8 8. The Red Sky1970-04-06 · 50mDr Quist attempts to go on holiday, but gets involved instead in a series of jet engine experiments causing harm and the same mysterious hallucination.
- 9 9. Spectre at the Feast1970-04-13 · 50mIn order to decide on new proposals for dealing with the dangers of pollution on the environment, Doctor Quist assembles a conference amongst the world's top scientists. But soon s
- 10 10. Train and De-train1970-04-20 · 50mTwo thousand animals are found dead in the Somerset countryside. Doomwatch investigate whether or not a new pesticide is to blame.
- 11 11. The Battery People1970-04-27 · 50mThe Doomwatch team look into serious health issues experienced by male workers at a Welsh battery farm.
- 12 12. Hear No Evil1970-05-04 · 50mIn an effort to prevent unofficial strikes by its workforce, a company in the North of England decides to use the latest scientific discovery, and attempts to manipulate both the w
- 13 13. Survival Code1970-05-11 · 50mA military plane ditches into the sea whilst carrying three nuclear weapons on board. While the RAF mounts a search mission, an unidentified object is washed up on the shore near B
Cast
John PaulDr Spencer QuistVivien SherrardBarbara Mason
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