Release Date

08 Dec, 1981

Runtime

00:29: (HH:MM)

Total Episode/Season

5/1

Synopsis

Codename Icarus is a five-part British television serial produced by the BBC. Combinijg elements of teen drama and Cold War era conspiracy thriller, young prodigy Martin Smith is recruited by the mysterious Icarus Foundation, a shadowy organisation that exploits gifted children to develop advanced weapons, including a 'quark bomb'. The serial was broadcast twice-weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 8-9 December, 15-16 December, and 22 December. It is well remembered for being intelligent and hard-hitting, respectful of its young audience, and tackling complex themes, primarily the militarisation of science.

Original Title

Codename Icarus

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Miniseries

08 Dec, 1981

Young prodigy Martin Smith is recruited by the mysterious Icarus Foundation, a shadowy organisation that exploits gifted children to develop advanced weapons, including a 'quark bomb'.

Created By

Richard Cooper

Actors

Barry Angel

Jack Galloway

Philip Locke

Peter Cellier

Debbie Farrington

John Malcolm

Geoffrey Collins

Gorden Kaye

Steven Mann

Crew

Игорь Стравинский

Paul Stone

Peter Hall

Kate Rivers

Marjorie Pratt

Bill Wild