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Doomwatch (1970)

6.4 4 seasons 40 episodes Ended
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Doomwatch is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC, which ran on BBC 1 between 1970 and 1972. The series was set in the then present-day, and dealt with a scientific government agency led by Doctor Spencer Quist, responsible for investigating and combating various ecological and technological dangers. The series was followed by a film adaptation produced by Tigon British Film Productions and released in 1972, and a revival TV film was broadcast on Channel 5 in 1999.

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Seasons & episodes

E1
The Plastic EatersFeb 9, 1970 · 50m

What if a man-made virus with the power to melt all plastic became as infectious as the common cold? When a plane crashes in South America,…

E2
Friday's ChildFeb 16, 1970 · 50m

Doctor Quist and Doomwatch become embroiled in an inquiry into the heart-transplanting practices of Doctor Patrick. Several uncomfortable q…

E3
Burial at SeaFeb 23, 1970 · 50m

When a lifeboat crew discovers a luxury cruiser adrift in the English Channel, they find on board are a group of wealthy pop stars and thei…

E4
Tomorrow, the RatMar 2, 1970 · 50m

Genetic engineering? Tampering with nature in a quest to make Superman? The experimentation is still only being carried out on rats, but wi…

E5
Project SaharaMar 9, 1970 · 50m

Doomwatch are joined by Doctor Robson, sent to undertake tests on the new 'Sahara' spray which is apparently capable of destroying all plan…

E6
Re-Entry ForbiddenMar 16, 1970 · 50m

The first nuclear-powered rocket, Sunfire One, is sent into space with the first British astronaut, Dick Larch, on board. After the rocket…

E7
The Devil's SweetsMar 23, 1970 · 50m

While on the way to work, secretary Pat Hunnisett takes a free promotional chocolate from a group of girls on the street. Meanwhile, at the…

E8
The Red SkyApr 6, 1970 · 50m

Dr Quist attempts to go on holiday, but gets involved instead in a series of jet engine experiments causing harm and the same mysterious ha…

E9
Spectre at the FeastApr 13, 1970 · 50m

In order to decide on new proposals for dealing with the dangers of pollution on the environment, Doctor Quist assembles a conference among…

E10
Train and De-trainApr 20, 1970 · 50m

Two thousand animals are found dead in the Somerset countryside. Doomwatch investigate whether or not a new pesticide is to blame.

E11
The Battery PeopleApr 27, 1970 · 50m

The Doomwatch team look into serious health issues experienced by male workers at a Welsh battery farm.

E12
Hear No EvilMay 4, 1970 · 50m

In an effort to prevent unofficial strikes by its workforce, a company in the North of England decides to use the latest scientific discove…

E13
Survival CodeMay 11, 1970 · 50m

A military plane ditches into the sea whilst carrying three nuclear weapons on board. While the RAF mounts a search mission, an unidentifie…

Cast

John PaulDr Spencer Quist
Vivien SherrardBarbara Mason

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