Series · 1971
The Guardians
The series
In a near-future 1980s, England is under autocratic rule by a government that uses a paramilitary force known as The Guardians to maintain control, while a fragmented resistance group tries to provoke the state into revealing its true brutality.
Episodes
Season 1 · 13 episodes · 1971
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Episode 110 Jul 19711h 0m
The State of England
After a period of mass unemployment, chaos and a complete failure of the government, law and order has been restored in England. However the price of this new order is personal liberty. Dissenters soon appear, dedicated to the overthrow of…
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Episode 217 Jul 19711h 0m
Pursuit
An attempt has been made on the Prime Minister’s life, and an agent planted to root out communists within The Guardians is shot dead.
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Episode 324 Jul 19711h 0m
Head of State
The French President objects to Britain's participation in a united European defence force, and refuses to recognise the Prime Minister as head of state. Chris Hobson falls foul of the Guardians when he investigates the disappearance of on…
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Episode 431 Jul 19711h 0m
The Logical Approach
Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.
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Episode 57 Aug 19711h 0m
Quarmby
The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.
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Episode 614 Aug 19711h 0m
Appearances
Benedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.
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Episode 721 Aug 19711h 0m
This Is Quarmby
Quarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.
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Episode 828 Aug 19711h 0m
The Dirtiest Man in the World
Tom is still being held prisoner and trying to escape. Benedict wants to use him as a pawn so decides to help him with his escape plan.
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Episode 94 Sep 19711h 0m
I Want You to Understand Me
The resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.
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Episode 1011 Sep 19711h 0m
The Nature of the Beast
Clare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.
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Episode 1118 Sep 19711h 0m
The Roman Empire
The government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.
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Episode 1224 Sep 19711h 0m
The Killing Trade
Tom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.
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Episode 131 Oct 19711h 0m
End in Dust
The stage is set for the final showdown. Quarmby, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and The Guardians are all set for battle. Chris and Norman are now forced to choose sides as this series comes to its conclusion.
Cast
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