TV series
The Mad Death
1983, English, on BBC One. Created by Sean Hignett.
A French visitor to Scotland smuggles her cat into the country, sparking a terrifying outbreak of rabies which threatens to engulf an entire community.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 70 min
- Status
- Ended in 1983
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Part 3
Aired 30 July 1983
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Sean HignettCreator
- Richard HefferMichael Hilliard · 3 ep
- Barbara KellermanAnne Maitland · 3 ep
- Richard MorantJohnny Dalry · 3 ep
- Brenda BruceMiss Stonecroft · 3 ep
- Jimmy LoganBill Stanton · 3 ep
- Paul BrookeBob Nicol · 3 ep
- Debbi BlytheJane Stoddard · 2 ep
- Jack McKenzieFergus · 2 ep
- Marianne LawrenceBibi · 2 ep
- Bob DochertyGamekeeper · 2 ep
- Ed BishopTom Siegler · 1 ep
- Valerie HollimanNorma Siegler · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 July 1983
- Last aired
- 30 July 1983
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Mad Death: quick answers
Is The Mad Death worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Mad Death are there?
The Mad Death has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 70 minutes each.
Is The Mad Death finished?
Yes. The Mad Death ended in 1983, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Mad Death suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Mad Death?
If you liked The Mad Death, try The Fall of the House of Usher, The Crowded Room, The Haunting of Bly Manor.
Who created The Mad Death?
The Mad Death was created by Sean Hignett and stars Richard Heffer, Barbara Kellerman, Richard Morant.