The Guardians
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Play S1 E1In 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.
Cast: Gwyneth Powell, Cyril Luckham, David Burke
12HDCC
Miniseries
13 episodes
- 1. The State of EnglandAfter 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 the new regime.12CC1 h 0 minJul 10, 1971
- 2. PursuitAn attempt has been made on the Prime Minister’s life, and an agent planted to root out communists within The Guardians is shot dead.12CC1 h 0 minJul 17, 1971
- 3. Head of StateThe 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 of their officers. Sir Tim decides to assert his authority over his cabinet.12CC1 h 0 minJul 24, 1971
- 4. The Logical ApproachSir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.12CC1 h 0 minJul 31, 1971
- 5. QuarmbyThe Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.12CC1 h 0 minAug 7, 1971
- 6. AppearancesBenedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.12CC1 h 0 minAug 14, 1971
- 7. This Is QuarmbyQuarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.12CC1 h 0 minAug 21, 1971
- 8. The Dirtiest Man in the WorldTom 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.12CC1 h 0 minAug 28, 1971
- 9. I Want You to Understand MeThe resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.12CC1 h 0 minSep 4, 1971
- 10. The Nature of the BeastClare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.12CC1 h 0 minSep 11, 1971
- 11. The Roman EmpireThe government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.12CC1 h 0 minSep 18, 1971
- 12. The Killing TradeTom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.12CC1 h 0 minSep 24, 1971
- 13. End in DustThe 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 series comes to its conclusion.12CC1 h 0 minOct 1, 1971
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Rex Firkin, Vincent Tilsley
- Studio
- LWT
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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