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.

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Created By

Rex Firkin

First Aired on

Jul 10, 1971

1 seaons till Oct 01, 1971

Popularity: 5.2771
2 votes
Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: End in Dust

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 13 episodes

Season 1

Aired

13 Episodes
  • 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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