TV series
The Boy from Space
1971–2014, English, on BBC One. Created by Richard Carpenter.
Young siblings Dan and Helen must protect their new friend, a strange blue alien boy they name Peep-Peep, from the terrifying evil alien known only as The Thin (Space) Man, who's after him.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 11
- Episode length
- 69 min
- Status
- Ended in 2014
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Latest episode
S1 E11: Feature-Length Version
Aired 25 August 2014
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 21 September 1971
- Last aired
- 25 August 2014
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Boy from Space: quick answers
Is The Boy from Space worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Boy from Space are there?
The Boy from Space has 1 season and 11 episodes, about 69 minutes each.
Is The Boy from Space finished?
Yes. The Boy from Space ended in 2014, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Boy from Space on?
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The Boy from Space parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Boy from Space?
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Who created The Boy from Space?
The Boy from Space was created by Richard Carpenter and stars Sylvestra Le Touzel, Stephen Garlick, Anthony Woodruff.