The Andromeda Breakthrough
Kidnapped by Intel representative Kaufman, John Fleming—along with Professor Madeleine Dawnay and Andromeda, the artificially constructed female humanoid—are brought to Azaran, a small Middle Eastern country. Upon arrival, the group discover a duplicate of Fleming's machine has been built by Intel. After many dangers, Fleming finds both the reason for the original message having been sent and the means to bring the machine under human control.
Cast: Peter Halliday, Susan Hampshire, Mary Morris
Miniseries
6 episodes
1. Cold FrontAndromeda has survived her fall into the underground pool. She and John Fleming go on the run from the British authorities.UCC45minJun 28, 1962
2. Gale WarningFleming and Andromeda are being hunted both by the British Government and by the Intel trading consortium, who are developing another supercomputer in the newly-independent Middle Eastern country of Azaran.UCC45minJul 5, 1962
3. Azaran ForecastThe Intel trading organization have kidnapped biochemist Madeleine Dawnay and physicist John Fleming and want them to work for them. Something strange is happening to the world's weather, and Andromeda's health is failing.UCC45minJul 12, 1962
4. Storm CentresThe Intel trading consortium has backed a military coup in Azaran. Mlle Gamboule has been drawn to the computer by Andromeda who, apparently dying, is determined to work out the purpose of the message from space.UCC45minJul 19, 1962
5. HurricaneThe alien enzyme is causing the Earth's atmosphere to get thinner, and violent storms are sweeping the world. Intel get the scientists to develop a solution, to be sold on their terms. A counter-revolution led by the former president overthrows the rebels and Intel.UCC45minJul 26, 1962
6. The Roman PeaceFleming and Dawney work on a formula to restore Andromeda to health. Andromeda deciphers the signals, but can Earth be saved?UCC45minAug 2, 1962
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The Andromeda Breakthrough
Kidnapped by Intel representative Kaufman, John Fleming—along with Professor Madeleine Dawnay and Andromeda, the artificially constructed female humanoid—are brought to Azaran, a small Middle Eastern country. Upon arrival, the group discover a duplicate of Fleming's machine has been built by Intel. After many dangers, Fleming finds both the reason for the original message having been sent and the means to bring the machine under human control.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Fred Hoyle
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
UCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Arabic, English, French
Where to watch
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