British Comedy Guide
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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Astronauts features

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: Discover the unknown

Red Dwarf is neither the first nor the only British TV sitcom to have been set in space. Venture into the unknown with ITV's Astronauts.

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