Miniseries
13 episodes · Jul 9, 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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- S1E1
The State of England
Jul 10, 197160mAfter 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.
- S1E2
Pursuit
Jul 17, 197160mAn attempt has been made on the Prime Minister’s life, and an agent planted to root out communists within The Guardians is shot dead.
- S1E3
Head of State
Jul 24, 197160mThe 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.
- S1E4
The Logical Approach
Jul 31, 197160mSir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.
- S1E5
Quarmby
Aug 7, 197160mThe Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.
- S1E6
Appearances
Aug 14, 197160mBenedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.
- S1E7
This Is Quarmby
Aug 21, 197160mQuarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.
- S1E8
The Dirtiest Man in the World
Aug 28, 197160mTom 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.
- S1E9
I Want You to Understand Me
Sep 4, 197160mThe resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.
- S1E10
The Nature of the Beast
Sep 11, 197160mClare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.
- S1E11
The Roman Empire
Sep 18, 197160mThe government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.
- S1E12
The Killing Trade
Sep 24, 197160mTom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.
- S1E13
End in Dust
Oct 1, 197160mThe 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.