The Guardians
- 1971
- Ended
- ~1h / ep
- 1 season
- 6.0/10
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.
Latest: Season 1 · 1971
View all seasonsE1. The State of England
Jul 10, 1971 · 60m
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.
E2. Pursuit
Jul 17, 1971 · 60m
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.
E3. Head of State
Jul 24, 1971 · 60m
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.
E4. The Logical Approach
Jul 31, 1971 · 60m
Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.
E5. Quarmby
Aug 7, 1971 · 60m
The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.
E6. Appearances
Aug 14, 1971 · 60m
Benedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.
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