TV series
Quatermass and the Pit
1958–1959, English, on BBC One. Created by Nigel Kneale.
A team of scientists search for the origin and purpose of a mysterious capsule found on a building site.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1959
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S1 E6: Hob
Aired 26 January 1959
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Nigel KnealeCreator
- André MorellProfessor Bernard Quatermass · 6 ep
- Cec LinderDr. Matthew Roney · 6 ep
- John StrattonCaptain Potter · 6 ep
- Christine FinnBarbara Judd · 6 ep
- Anthony BushellColonel James Breen · 6 ep
- Michael RipperSergeant · 5 ep
- Harold GoodwinCorporal Gibson · 5 ep
- Clifford CoxFirst Private · 5 ep
- Brian GilmarSecond Private · 5 ep
- Richard DarePrivate Secretary · 4 ep
- Brian WorthJames Fullalove · 4 ep
- Richard ShawSladden · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 22 December 1958
- Last aired
- 26 January 1959
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Quatermass and the Pit: quick answers
Is Quatermass and the Pit worth watching?
Quatermass and the Pit doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Quatermass and the Pit are there?
Quatermass and the Pit has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Quatermass and the Pit finished?
Yes. Quatermass and the Pit ended in 1959, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Quatermass and the Pit on?
Quatermass and the Pit isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Quatermass and the Pit parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Quatermass and the Pit?
If you liked Quatermass and the Pit, try Nancy Drew, John Doe, Emergence.
Who created Quatermass and the Pit?
Quatermass and the Pit was created by Nigel Kneale and stars André Morell, Cec Linder, John Stratton.