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The Guardians

6.0(3)
First Aired:July 10, 1971
Seasons:1 season
Episodes:13
Status:Ended

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.

Cast

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

Seasons

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.

E1The State of England

60m

Jul 10, 1971

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.

E2Pursuit

60m

Jul 17, 1971

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.

E3Head of State

60m

Jul 24, 1971

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.

E4The Logical Approach

60m

Jul 31, 1971

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

E5Quarmby

60m

Aug 7, 1971

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

E6Appearances

60m

Aug 14, 1971

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

E7This Is Quarmby

60m

Aug 21, 1971

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

E8The Dirtiest Man in the World

60m

Aug 28, 1971

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.

E9I Want You to Understand Me

60m

Sep 4, 1971

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

E10The Nature of the Beast

60m

Sep 11, 1971

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

E11The Roman Empire

60m

Sep 18, 1971

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

E12The Killing Trade

60m

Sep 24, 1971

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

E13End in Dust

60m

Oct 1, 1971

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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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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