Series·1971·12·1 season

The Guardians

Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama

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.

Created by Rex Firkin, Vincent Tilsley

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The State of EnglandE1 · 60 min

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.

PursuitE2 · 60 min

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.

Head of StateE3 · 60 min

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.

The Logical ApproachE4 · 60 min

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

QuarmbyE5 · 60 min

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

AppearancesE6 · 60 min

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

This Is QuarmbyE7 · 60 min

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

The Dirtiest Man in the WorldE8 · 60 min

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.

I Want You to Understand MeE9 · 60 min

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

The Nature of the BeastE10 · 60 min

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

The Roman EmpireE11 · 60 min

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

The Killing TradeE12 · 60 min

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

End in DustE13 · 60 min

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.

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Cast

7 credited

Gwyneth Powell
Gwyneth PowellClare Weston
Cyril Luckham
Cyril LuckhamSir Timothy Hobson
David Burke
David BurkeDr. Frank Benedict
Derek Smith
Derek SmithDennis Norman
John Collin
John CollinTom Weston
Edward Petherbridge
Edward PetherbridgeChristopher Hobson
Lynn Farleigh
Lynn FarleighEleanor Benedict

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