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The Guardians

The Guardians

★ 6.0/10•1971•1h 0m•12•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Drama
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 10, 1971

Episodes

E160m

The State of England

After 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.

Jul 10, 1971

E260m

Pursuit

An attempt has been made on the Prime Minister’s life, and an agent planted to root out communists within The Guardians is shot dead.

Jul 17, 1971

E360m

Head of State

The 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.

Jul 24, 1971

E460m

The Logical Approach

Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.

Jul 31, 1971

E560m

Quarmby

The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.

Aug 7, 1971

E660m

Appearances

Benedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.

Aug 14, 1971

E760m

This Is Quarmby

Quarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.

Aug 21, 1971

E860m

The Dirtiest Man in the World

Tom 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.

Aug 28, 1971

E960m

I Want You to Understand Me

The resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.

Sep 4, 1971

E1060m

The Nature of the Beast

Clare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.

Sep 11, 1971

E1160m

The Roman Empire

The government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.

Sep 18, 1971

E1260m

The Killing Trade

Tom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.

Sep 24, 1971

E1360m

End in Dust

The 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.

Oct 1, 1971

Actors

Gwyneth Powell

Gwyneth Powell

Clare Weston

Cyril Luckham

Cyril Luckham

Sir Timothy Hobson

David Burke

David Burke

Dr. Frank Benedict

Derek Smith

Derek Smith

Dennis Norman

John Collin

John Collin

Tom Weston

Edward Petherbridge

Edward Petherbridge

Christopher Hobson

Lynn Farleigh

Lynn Farleigh

Eleanor Benedict

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