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COLLECTION · Series · 1971

The Guardians

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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* 6.0 (3)DramaFantasyScience FictionUnited Kingdom
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Creators
Rex Firkin · Vincent Tilsley
Countries
United Kingdom
Studios
LWT
Runtime
60 min/ep
Release
10/07/1971
Score
6.0 / 10 (3)
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Seasons and episodes
Miniseries
13 episodes · 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.

Episode 1. The State of England
1971-07-10 · 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…

Episode 2. Pursuit
1971-07-17 · 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.

Episode 3. Head of State
1971-07-24 · 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…

Episode 4. The Logical Approach
1971-07-31 · 60 min

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

Episode 5. Quarmby
1971-08-07 · 60 min

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

Episode 6. Appearances
1971-08-14 · 60 min

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

Episode 7. This Is Quarmby
1971-08-21 · 60 min

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

Episode 8. The Dirtiest Man in the World
1971-08-28 · 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.

Episode 9. I Want You to Understand Me
1971-09-04 · 60 min

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

Episode 10. The Nature of the Beast
1971-09-11 · 60 min

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

Episode 11. The Roman Empire
1971-09-18 · 60 min

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

Episode 12. The Killing Trade
1971-09-24 · 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.

Episode 13. End in Dust
1971-10-01 · 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.

Cast by season
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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miniseries1980spolitical thrillerparamilitary organizationnear future
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