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Astronauts (1981–1983) — comedy · science-fiction on ITV1
About Astronauts
Astronauts aired its last episode on August 23, 1983. The show concluded after its second season on ITV1, with the final episode titled 'Going Home'. There are no upcoming episodes scheduled, and the series has officially ended.
Astronauts was a comedy and science-fiction series that premiered on October 26, 1981. It was set aboard Britain's first manned space mission, where two men, one woman, and a dog were confined in a small 'sky-lab' orbiting the Earth. The series depicted their interactions, tensions, and humorous struggles as they were under constant surveillance, even during visits to the lavatory. The show explored the dynamics and conflicts that arose from their close quarters and the stress of space travel.
The cast included Barrie Rutter as Technical Officer David Ackroyd, Carmen Du Sautoy as Dr. Gentian Foster, Bruce Boa as Beadle, and Christopher Godwin as Commander Malcolm Mattocks.
Astronauts episode schedule
13 aired
Aired · 13
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 23, 1983 | S2·E6 | Going Home |
| August 16, 1983 | S2·E5 | One Week to Go |
| August 9, 1983 | S2·E4 | We Are Not Alone |
| August 2, 1983 | S2·E3 | Absence Makes the Heart |
| July 26, 1983 | S2·E2 | Why Are We Here? |
| July 19, 1983 | S2·E1 | One in Four Goes |
| December 7, 1981 | S1·E7 | Episode 7 |
| November 30, 1981 | S1·E6 | Episode 6 |
| November 23, 1981 | S1·E5 | Episode 5 |
| November 16, 1981 | S1·E4 | Episode 4 |
| November 9, 1981 | S1·E3 | Episode 3 |
| November 2, 1981 | S1·E2 | Episode 2 |
| October 26, 1981 | S1·E1 | Episode 1 |
