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The Quatermass Experiment (1953–1953) — drama · horror · science-fiction on BBC One
About The Quatermass Experiment
The Quatermass Experiment ended on August 22, 1953, on BBC One. This British science-fiction serial from 1953 was set against the backdrop of a near-future British space program. It depicted the story of the first manned spaceflight, led by Professor Bernard Quatermass of the British Experimental Rocket Group. When the spaceship returned to Earth, two of the three astronauts were missing, and the remaining crew member behaved strangely. It was revealed that an alien presence had entered the ship during its journey, and Quatermass and his team worked to prevent the alien from destroying the world. The series was a drama, horror, and science-fiction show that aired in the summer of 1953. It consisted of a single season with six episodes, and it was later re-staged by BBC Four in 2005. The story focused on the dangers of space exploration and the threat posed by extraterrestrial life, capturing the early days of science fiction television in the UK. Its themes explored the intersection of scientific discovery and unforeseen consequences, reflecting the anxieties of the era. The cast included Reginald Tate as Professor Bernard Quatermass, Isabel Dean as Judith Carroon, Hugh Kelly as John Paterson, Paul Whitsun-Jones as James Fullalove, Duncan Lamont as Victor Carroon, John Glen as Dr. Gordon Briscoe, Ian Colin as Detective-Inspector Lomax, and Frank Hawkins as Detective-Sergeant Best.
The Quatermass Experiment episode schedule
6 aired
Aired · 6
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 1953 | S1·E6 | State of Emergency |
| August 15, 1953 | S1·E5 | An Unidentified Species |
| August 8, 1953 | S1·E4 | Believed to Be Suffering |
| August 1, 1953 | S1·E3 | Very Special Knowledge |
| July 25, 1953 | S1·E2 | Persons Reported Missing |
| July 18, 1953 | S1·E1 | Contact Has Been Established |
The Quatermass Experiment cast
- RTReginald Tateas Professor Bernard Quatermass
- IDIsabel Deanas Judith Carroon
- HKHugh Kellyas John Paterson
- PWPaul Whitsun-Jonesas James Fullalove
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Duncan Lamontas Victor Carroon - JGJohn Glenas Dr. Gordon Briscoe
- ICIan Colinas Detective-Inspector Lomax
- FHFrank Hawkinsas Detective-Sergeant Best