TV series
The XYY Man
1976–1977, English, on ITV1. Created by Kenneth Royce.
The XYY Man is a 1976–77 British crime thriller television series created by Kenneth Royce, based on his novel series about reformed cat burglar William 'Spider' Scott, recruited by British intelligence for secret missions due to his unique genetic makeup (an extra Y chromosome), which supposedly predisposes him to crime. The plot follows his reluctant work for the secret service and his constant pursuit by the dogged Detective Sergeant George Bulman, leading to spin-offs like Strangers and Bulman.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1977
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Latest episode
S2 E10: A View to a Death
Aired 29 August 1977
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Kenneth RoyceCreator
- Stephen YardleyWilliam 'Spider' Scott · 13 ep
- Don HendersonDS George Bulman · 13 ep
- Vivienne McKeeMaggie Parsons · 12 ep
- Dennis BlanchDC Derek Willis · 12 ep
- Mark DignamFairfax · 8 ep
- Oliver MaguireDon Stevens · 6 ep
- Johnny ShannonWarren · 5 ep
- Brian CroucherRiesen · 4 ep
- Fiona CurzonPenny · 4 ep
- William SquireLaidlaw · 4 ep
- Peter EllisTrevor · 4 ep
- Paul FreemanRay Lynch · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 July 1976
- Last aired
- 29 August 1977
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of The XYY Man are there?
The XYY Man has 2 seasons and 13 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The XYY Man finished?
Yes. The XYY Man ended in 1977, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The XYY Man?
If you liked The XYY Man, try Grace, Father Brown, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries.
Who created The XYY Man?
The XYY Man was created by Kenneth Royce and stars Stephen Yardley, Don Henderson, Vivienne McKee.