Jack Gerson
Director
The Omega Factor (1979)
Season 1
The Omega Factor is a British television series produced by BBC Scotland in 1979. It was created by Jack Gerson and produced by George Gallaccio, and transmitted in ten weekly episodes between 13 June and 15 August.
Released June 13, 1979
Episode 50 min
None+
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Keywords: imdb.paranormal-phenomenon, imdb.supernatural-power, imdb.psychotronic-series, imdb.paranormal-investigation, imdb.extrasensory-perception, imdb.conspiracy, imdb.cover-up
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - The Undiscovered Country
Tom Crane goes to Edinburgh in search of an occult practioner, only to find himself the centre of the devious schemes of others. Tom slowly begins to realize that he has certain psychic abilities while doing research on a story. Unbeknowst to Tom, a secret government agency has been monitoring him. Once they begin to understand that Tom is gifted, they want to discover his full range of abilities and try luring Tom into working for them.
June 13, 1979, midnight
S1E2 - Visitations
Tom becomes the guinea pig in an investigation which leads him, and the research team, to a house where they find more than they bargained for.
June 20, 1979, midnight
S1E3 - Night Games
A secret military exercise that ends in disaster, frightened villagers and his brother found wandering on a hillside sends Tom in search of an old enemy.
June 27, 1979, midnight
S1E4 - After Image
Anne leaves Edinburgh and Tom sets out to find her; but there are several other interested parties behind him.
July 4, 1979, midnight
S1E5 - Powers of Darkness
A group of students and a ouija board involves Tom in a situation which has terrifying consequences.
July 11, 1979, midnight
S1E6 - Child's Play
A boy is suspended from school for vandalism. When the boy shows he has abilities that could have destructive consquences, Martindale becomes interested, so does someone else.
July 18, 1979, midnight
S1E7 - St. Anthony's Fire
The sudden death of two friends involves Tom with a botanical research unit on a lonely island.
July 25, 1979, midnight
S1E8 - Out of Body, Out of Mind
Michael has been discharged from the hospital but seems to be suffering from strange dreams. Tom confides his fears to Scott-Erskine.
Aug. 1, 1979, midnight
S1E9 - Double Vision
Tom Begins to have doubts about Julia's death. Is she still working for the department or is someone out to get him?
Aug. 8, 1979, midnight
S1E10 - Illusions
Dr. Karl Bruckner has been brought over from East Germany to work for the department and finds himself the centre of a power struggle.
Aug. 15, 1979, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 500 min.
Released: June 13, 1979
Last Air Date: Aug. 15, 1979, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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