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Doomwatch (1970)

1970-02-09 · 50m · EN
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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.

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Lennie MayneDirectorJoan Kemp-WelchDirectorRoy BattersbyDirectorJonathan AlwynDirector

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Joby BlanshardJoby BlanshardColin BradleySimon OatesSimon OatesDr. John RidgeVivien SherrardVivien SherrardBarbara MasonRobert PowellRobert PowellTobias WrenJohn NolanJohn NolanGeoff HardcastleJohn PaulJohn PaulDr Spencer QuistJohn BarronJohn BarronThe MinisterRobert JamesRobert JamesBarkerHamilton DyceHamilton DyceMinisterMorris PerryMorris PerryProf. Alec HetheringtonBruce PurchaseBruce PurchaseNorman SylvesterEmrys JonesEmrys JonesColonel Archibald Smithson

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What is Doomwatch about?

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.

How long is Doomwatch?

Doomwatch has a runtime of 50 minutes.