
The Guardians
The Guardians is a television drama series of 13x60 minute episodes made by London Weekend Television and broadcast in the UK on the ITV network between July 10, 1971 and October 2, 1971. The opening titles and closing credits included a memorable theme tune composed by Wilfred Josephs.
- Created By
Rex Firkin
- First Aired on
Jul 10, 1971
- Popularity: 5.2771
- 2 votes
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Oct 01, 1971
Last episode: End in Dust
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 13 episodes

Season 1
Aired
Episode 1The State of England60 min
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 the new regime.
Episode 2Pursuit60 min
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.
Episode 3Head of State60 min
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 one of their officers. Sir Tim decides to assert his authority over his cabinet.
Episode 4The Logical Approach60 min
Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.
Episode 5Quarmby60 min
The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.
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