Doomwatch (1970)
Doomwatch is a 1970 drama series created by Gerry Davis and Kit Pedler. It stars John Paul, Simon Oates and Vivien Sherrard.
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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What is Doomwatch about?
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.
When was Doomwatch released?
Doomwatch was released on 9 February 1970.
How many episodes does Doomwatch have?
Doomwatch has 40 episodes across 4 seasons.
Who made Doomwatch?
Doomwatch was created by Gerry Davis and Kit Pedler.
Cast
- John Paul as Dr Spencer Quist
- Simon Oates as Dr. John Ridge
- Vivien Sherrard as Barbara Mason
- Joby Blanshard as Colin Bradley
- Robert Powell as Tobias Wren
- John Nolan as Geoff Hardcastle
- Jean Trend as Dr. Fay Chantry
- Michael Elwyn as Richard Duncan
- Wendy Hall as Pat Hunnisett
- John Barron as The Minister
- John Lee as Captain - Second Airline Crew
- Talfryn Thomas as Mr. Hetherington