The Guardians (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
- 1 1. The State of England1971-07-10 · 1h 0mAfter 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 lib
- 2 2. Pursuit1971-07-17 · 1h 0mAn attempt has been made on the Prime Minister’s life, and an agent planted to root out communists within The Guardians is shot dead.
- 3 3. Head of State1971-07-24 · 1h 0mThe 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
- 4 4. The Logical Approach1971-07-31 · 1h 0mSir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.
- 5 5. Quarmby1971-08-07 · 1h 0mThe Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.
- 6 6. Appearances1971-08-14 · 1h 0mBenedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.
- 7 7. This Is Quarmby1971-08-21 · 1h 0mQuarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.
- 8 8. The Dirtiest Man in the World1971-08-28 · 1h 0mTom 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.
- 9 9. I Want You to Understand Me1971-09-04 · 1h 0mThe resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.
- 10 10. The Nature of the Beast1971-09-11 · 1h 0mClare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.
- 11 11. The Roman Empire1971-09-18 · 1h 0mThe government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.
- 12 12. The Killing Trade1971-09-24 · 1h 0mTom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.
- 13 13. End in Dust1971-10-01 · 1h 0mThe 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
Cast
Gwyneth PowellClare Weston
Cyril LuckhamSir Timothy Hobson
David BurkeDr. Frank Benedict
Derek SmithDennis Norman
John CollinTom Weston
Edward PetherbridgeChristopher Hobson
Lynn FarleighEleanor BenedictImages
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