TV series
The Day of the Triffids
1981, English, on BBC One. Created by Douglas Livingstone.
After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Status
- Ended in 1981
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 15 October 1981
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Douglas LivingstoneCreator
- John DuttineBill Masen · 6 ep
- Emma RelphJo Payton · 6 ep
- Maurice ColbourneJack Coker · 6 ep
- Jonathan NewthDr Soames · 2 ep
- Perlita NeilsonMiss Durrant · 2 ep
- Gary OlsenRed-Haired Man · 2 ep
- Jenny LipmanMary · 2 ep
- Desmond AdamsDennis · 2 ep
- Denis DeMarneMajor Anderson · 1 ep
- Eva GriffithTeenage Girl · 1 ep
- Ian HalliburtonGrant · 1 ep
- William Morgan SheppardBill's Father · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 September 1981
- Last aired
- 15 October 1981
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Day of the Triffids is based on
The Day of the Triffids is based on The Day of the Triffids, a 1951 novel, published by Michael Joseph.
Novel · 1951
The Day of the Triffids
Published by Michael Joseph
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The Day of the Triffids: quick answers
Is The Day of the Triffids worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Day of the Triffids are there?
The Day of the Triffids has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 26 minutes each.
Is The Day of the Triffids finished?
Yes. The Day of the Triffids ended in 1981, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Day of the Triffids on?
The Day of the Triffids isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The Day of the Triffids parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Day of the Triffids yet.
What shows are like The Day of the Triffids?
If you liked The Day of the Triffids, try Neverwhere, Charmed, Battlestar Galactica.
Who created The Day of the Triffids?
The Day of the Triffids was created by Douglas Livingstone and stars John Duttine, Emma Relph, Maurice Colbourne.
What is The Day of the Triffids based on?
The Day of the Triffids is based on The Day of the Triffids, a 1951 novel, published by Michael Joseph.