TV series
Doomwatch
1970–1999, English, on BBC One. Created by Gerry Davis & Kit Pedler.
Doomwatch is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC, which ran on BBC 1 between 1970 and 1972. The series was set in the then present-day, and dealt with a scientific government agency led by Doctor Spencer Quist, responsible for investigating and combating various ecological and technological dangers. The series was followed by a film adaptation produced by Tigon British Film Productions and released in 1972, and a revival TV film was broadcast on Channel 5 in 1999.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 40
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1999
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Latest episode
S3 E14: Winter Angel
Aired 16 December 1999
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- Gerry DavisCreator
- Kit PedlerCreator
- John PaulDr Spencer Quist · 40 ep
- Simon OatesDr. John Ridge · 28 ep
- Vivien SherrardBarbara Mason · 21 ep
- Joby BlanshardColin Bradley · 19 ep
- Robert PowellTobias Wren · 13 ep
- John NolanGeoff Hardcastle · 11 ep
- Jean TrendDr. Fay Chantry · 9 ep
- Michael ElwynRichard Duncan · 7 ep
- Wendy HallPat Hunisett · 7 ep
- John BarronMinister · 4 ep
- John LeeCaptain - Second Airline Crew · 3 ep
- Talfryn ThomasMr. Hetherington · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 February 1970
- Last aired
- 16 December 1999
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Doomwatch: quick answers
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How many seasons of Doomwatch are there?
Doomwatch has 4 seasons and 40 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Doomwatch finished?
Yes. Doomwatch ended in 1999, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Doomwatch suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Doomwatch?
If you liked Doomwatch, try Fantasy Island, The Vampire Lestat, Noughts + Crosses.
Who created Doomwatch?
Doomwatch was created by Gerry Davis and Kit Pedler and stars John Paul, Simon Oates, Vivien Sherrard.