The Guardians

The Guardians

1971
The Guardians
The Guardians

The Guardians

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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.

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Seasons & Episodes

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EP13  End in Dust
Oct. 01,1971
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.

EP12  The Killing Trade
Sep. 24,1971
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.

EP11  The Roman Empire
Sep. 18,1971
The Roman Empire

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

EP10  The Nature of the Beast
Sep. 11,1971
The Nature of the Beast

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

EP9  I Want You to Understand Me
Sep. 04,1971
I Want You to Understand Me

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

EP8  The Dirtiest Man in the World
Aug. 28,1971
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.

EP7  This Is Quarmby
Aug. 21,1971
This Is Quarmby

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

EP6  Appearances
Aug. 14,1971
Appearances

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

EP5  Quarmby
Aug. 07,1971
Quarmby

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

EP4  The Logical Approach
Jul. 31,1971
The Logical Approach

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

EP3  Head of State
Jul. 24,1971
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.

EP2  Pursuit
Jul. 17,1971
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.

EP1  The State of England
Jul. 10,1971
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.

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

David Burke , Cyril Luckham , Gwyneth Powell

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