Rex Firkin
Director
The Guardians (1971)
Season 1
The Guardians is a television drama series of 13x60 minute episodes made by London Weekend Television and broadcast in the UK on the ITV network between July 10, 1971 and October 2, 1971. The opening titles and closing credits included a memorable theme tune composed by Wilfred Josephs.
Released July 9, 1971
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Keywords: imdb.military
Network: ITV
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - The State of England
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.
July 10, 1971, midnight
S1E2 - Pursuit
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.
July 17, 1971, midnight
S1E3 - Head of State
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.
July 24, 1971, midnight
S1E4 - The Logical Approach
Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.
July 31, 1971, midnight
S1E5 - Quarmby
The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.
Aug. 7, 1971, midnight
S1E6 - Appearances
Benedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.
Aug. 14, 1971, midnight
S1E7 - This Is Quarmby
Quarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.
Aug. 21, 1971, midnight
S1E8 - The Dirtiest Man in the World
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.
Aug. 28, 1971, midnight
S1E9 - I Want You to Understand Me
The resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.
Sept. 4, 1971, midnight
S1E10 - The Nature of the Beast
Clare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.
Sept. 11, 1971, midnight
S1E11 - The Roman Empire
The government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.
Sept. 18, 1971, midnight
S1E12 - The Killing Trade
Tom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.
Sept. 24, 1971, midnight
S1E13 - End in Dust
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.
Oct. 1, 1971, midnight
Network: ITV
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: July 9, 1971
Last Air Date: Oct. 1, 1971, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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