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Quatermass (1979–1979) — drama · fantasy · science-fiction on ITV1
About Quatermass
The TV show Quatermass ended on November 14, 1979, on ITV1. The series concluded after its four-episode run, with no upcoming episodes scheduled. It was the final chapter of this particular adaptation of the Quatermass character and story.
Quatermass was a science-fiction drama that aired in 1979. It depicted a near-future scenario where civilization had collapsed, and strange phenomena involving Earth-children and signals from space were central to the plot. Professor Quatermass, played by John Mills, searched for his granddaughter amid the chaos, teaming up with Joe Kapp, portrayed by Simon MacCorkindale, to investigate mysterious signals and the Planet People at a stone circle. The series explored themes of alien influence and societal breakdown.
The cast included John Mills as Prof. Bernard Quatermass and Simon MacCorkindale as Joe Kapp. The show had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode.
Quatermass episode schedule
4 aired
Aired · 4
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| November 14, 1979 | S1·E4 | An Endangered Species |
| November 7, 1979 | S1·E3 | What Lies Beneath |
| October 31, 1979 | S1·E2 | Lovely Lightning |
| October 24, 1979 | S1·E1 | Ringstone Round |