Series

The Guardians

1971 · 1 season · 13 episodes · Ended

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

TMDB 6.0 · 3 votes

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In a near-future 1980s, England is under autocratic rule by a government that uses a paramilitary force known as The Guardians to maintain control, while a fragmented resistance group tries to provoke the state into revealing its true brutality.

Episodes

  • S01E01The State of England1971-07-1060m

    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.

  • S01E02Pursuit1971-07-1760m

    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.

  • S01E03Head of State1971-07-2460m

    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.

  • S01E04The Logical Approach1971-07-3160m

    Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.

  • S01E05Quarmby1971-08-0760m

    The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.

  • S01E06Appearances1971-08-1460m

    Benedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.

  • S01E07This Is Quarmby1971-08-2160m

    Quarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.

  • S01E08The Dirtiest Man in the World1971-08-2860m

    Tom is still being held prisoner and trying to escape. Benedict wants to use him as a pawn so decides to help him with his escape plan.

  • S01E09I Want You to Understand Me1971-09-0460m

    The resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.

  • S01E10The Nature of the Beast1971-09-1160m

    Clare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.

  • S01E11The Roman Empire1971-09-1860m

    The government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.

  • S01E12The Killing Trade1971-09-2460m

    Tom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.

  • S01E13End in Dust1971-10-0160m

    The stage is set for the final showdown. Quarmby, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and The Guardians are all set for battle. Chris and Norman are now forced to choose sides as this series comes to its conclusion.

Cast