British Comedy Guide
Astronauts. Image shows from L to R: Dr Gentian Foster (Carmen Du Sautoy), Commander Malcolm Mattocks (Christopher Godwin), Colonel Beadle (Bruce Boa), Technical Officer David Ackroyd (Barrie Rutter). Copyright: Central Independent Television
Astronauts

Astronauts

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1981 - 1983
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

The first three British astronauts blast off to join up with an orbiting sky lab and have their wits and patience tested by ground controller, Beadle. Stars Christopher Godwin, Carmen Du Sautoy, Barrie Rutter and Bruce Boa.

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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Christopher Godwin Commander Malcolm Mattocks
Carmen Du Sautoy Dr Gentian Foster
Barrie Rutter Technical Officer David Ackroyd
Bruce Boa Colonel Beadle
Writing team
Graeme Garden Writer
Bill Oddie Writer
Production team
Douglas Argent Director
Douglas Argent Producer
Tony Charles Producer
Allan McKeown Executive Producer
John Baldwin Editor
John Hickson Production Designer
Rebecca Howard Casting Director
Hugh Stevenson Lighting Designer
Dave MacRae Composer (Series 2)
David Beeson (as Dave Beeson) Graphics (Series 2)

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