Codename Icarus (1981)
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Codename Icarus is a five-part British television serial produced by the BBC. Combinijg elements of teen drama and Cold War era conspiracy thriller, young prodigy Martin Smith is recruited by the mysterious Icarus Foundation, a shadowy organisation that exploits gifted children to develop advanced weapons, including a 'quark bomb'. The serial was broadcast twice-weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 8-9 December, 15-16 December, and 22 December. It is well remembered for being intelligent and hard-hitting, respectful of its young audience, and tackling complex themes, primarily the militarisation of science.
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Barry AngelMartin SmithJack GallowayAndy Rutherford
Philip LockeJohn Doll
Peter CellierSir Hugh Francis
Debbie FarringtonSue Kleiner
John MalcolmEdward FroelichGeoffrey CollinsPeter Farley
Gorden KayeFrank BroadhurstSteven MannBarry SmithSonia FraserMrs Smith
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What is Codename Icarus about?
Codename Icarus is a five-part British television serial produced by the BBC. Combinijg elements of teen drama and Cold War era conspiracy thriller, young prodigy Martin Smith is recruited by the mysterious Icarus Foundation, a shadowy organisation that exploits gifted children to develop advanced weapons, including a 'quark bomb'. The serial was broadcast twice-weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 8-9 December, 15-16 December, and 22 December. It is well remembered for being intelligent and hard-hitting, respectful of its young audience, and tackling complex themes, primarily the militarisation of science.
How long is Codename Icarus?
Codename Icarus has a runtime of 29 minutes.