Bodyguards (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1997, Bodyguards is an action & adventure series.
What it’s about. Bodyguards is a British television series that focuses on the cases of a specialized bodyguard unit called the Close Protection Group in service of the UK government. The lead cast members were Sean Pertwee as Ian Worrell and Louise Lombard as Liz Shaw. Sean Pertwee's Father, Jon Pertwee, also starred next to a character called Liz Shaw in one of the television shows he is best known for - Dr. Elizabeth Shaw was his first companion when he played the Third Doctor in Doctor Who. A pilot episode, featuring Josette Simon as a visiting dignitary, was broadcast in 1996. One series of six episodes followed, in 1997.
Who’s in it. Bodyguards stars Sean Pertwee as Ian Worrell, Louise Lombard as Liz Shaw, John Shrapnel as Commander Alan MacIntyre and Pip Torrens as Robert Ferguson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Bodyguards sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bodyguards page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bodyguards tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bodyguards (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bodyguards change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bodyguards worth watching?
- Bodyguards holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bodyguards?
- Bodyguards stars Sean Pertwee, Louise Lombard, John Shrapnel, Pip Torrens and Geoffrey Beevers.
- When was Bodyguards released?
- Bodyguards was released in 1997.