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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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Bruce Boa Colonel Beadle
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Carmen Du Sautoy Dr Gentian Foster
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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Christopher Godwin Commander Malcolm Mattocks
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  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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Barrie Rutter Technical Officer David Ackroyd
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Guest cast
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Philip Elsmore Newsreader
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Mary Healey Valerie
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Lesley Saweard Mrs. Ackroyd
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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Jeffry Wickham Rudi
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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Ben Aris Actor
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Diana Berriman Actor
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Julian Delorzo Actor
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Michael Delorzo Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Barry Lowe Actor
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Hilton McRae Actor
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Pamela Miles Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Hugh Walters Actor
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Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Graeme Garden Writer
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  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Bill Oddie Writer
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Dick Clement Script Editor
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Ian La Frenais Script Editor
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Production team
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Douglas Argent Director
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Douglas Argent Producer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  6. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Tony Charles Producer
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Allan McKeown Executive Producer
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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John Baldwin Editor
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Andy Chandler Editor
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John Hickson Production Designer
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Rebecca Howard Casting Director
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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Hugh Stevenson Lighting Designer
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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Dave MacRae Composer
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David Beeson (as Dave Beeson) Graphics
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