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Hot Metal. Image shows from L to R: Greg Kettle (Richard Kane), Max Rutherford (Geoffrey Hutchings), Bill Tytla (John Gordon Sinclair), Russell Spam (Robert Hardy), Harry Stringer (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: London Weekend Television
Hot Metal

Hot Metal

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1986 - 1989
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Biting newspaper satire by Andrew Marshall and David Renwick, set in the offices of the once high-brow, now populist tabloid, Daily Crucible. Stars Robert Hardy, Geoffrey Palmer, Geoffrey Hutchings, Richard Kane, John Gordon Sinclair and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
David Barrass Jack Thrush
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 6
John Gordon Sinclair (as John Gordon-Sinclair) Bill Tytla
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 5
Robert Hardy Terence 'Twiggy' Rathbone
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
  13. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 13
Robert Hardy Russell Spam
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
  13. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 13
Geoffrey Hutchings Max Rutherford
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 5
Richard Kane Greg Kettle
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 12
Caroline Milmoe Maggie Troon
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 6
Geoffrey Palmer Harry Stringer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
  7. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 7
Richard Wilson Richard 'Dicky' Lipton
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Tony Aitken Mr Pooly
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
 1
Steve Amber Sun Hack
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
 1
Helen Atkinson-Wood Television Interviewer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
 1
Angus Barnett Jezz
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 1
Sean Blowers Photographer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
 1
Edita Brychta Lady Deborah
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
 1
Eliza Buckingham Mrs MacNamara
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 2
Michael Chesden Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
 1
Clare Clifford TV Interviewer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 1
Nicolas Colicos Lieut. Scott Mackenzie
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 2
Charles Collingwood Newsreader
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
  2. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
  3. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 3
Dave Cooper Mr. Turpin
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
 1
Peter Copley Records Clerk
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
 1
Gladys Crosbie Lady Driver
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
 2
Sara Crowe (as Sarah K. Crowe) TV Presenter
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
 1
Yvonne D'Alpra Mrs Tape
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
 1
Julia Dearden Teacher
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 1
Christopher Driscoll Mr Coates
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
 1
Adam Gavzer American Salesman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
 1
Nicholas Geake Television Announcer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
 1
Julia Gilbert Asst. Stage Manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
 1
Aden Gillett Reporter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
 1
Adrian Gilpin Marvin Dony
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 1
Geoffrey Greenhill Keith
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 4
Sandra Grizzle Page Three Girl
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
 1
Jonas Gustavson Leif Ericson
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
 1
John Horsley Father Teasdale
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 5
Brigitte Kahn Psychiatrist
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
 1
Doreen Keogh Mrs Beatty
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
 2
David Keyes (as David Keys) Youth in Warehouse
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 1
Josie Kidd Mrs Chandler
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 1
Eiji Kusuhara Japanese Newsreader
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
 1
Steven Law Foreman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
 1
Jenny Lee Rowena Strong
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
 1
Roderic Leigh Reporter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
 1
David Lodge Sgt. Major Lutterworth
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
 1
Anugs Mackay Dr Seastrom
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
 1
Nadine Marshall Little Girl
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 1
Helena McCarthy Old Woman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
 1
Jo McEvoy Sarah
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
 1
Pamela Miles Sister
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
 1
Tony Millan Peasant
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
 1
Stella Moray BBC Producer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
 1
Aubrey Morris Nikita Kruschev / Donald Kubelsky
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 2
Aubrey Morris Old Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
 1
Sarah Mortimer Sharon Chandler
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 3
Malcolm Mudie Cardinal Fisk
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
 1
Paddy Navin Nurse
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 1
Louise Nelson Newsreader
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
 1
Nick Owen TV-am Presenter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 1
Clive Panto Chip Shop Owner
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
 1
David Peart Police Sergeant
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
 1
Cory Pulman Mrs Sankey
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
 1
Kevin Quarmby BBC Security Officer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
 1
Cyril Saxon Colonel Northcott
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
 1
Ian Sears Police Inspector
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
 1
Charles Simon Judge Hitchcock
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 1
Peter Snow Newsreader
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 1
Michael Stainton Kuznetsky
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 2
Ben Stollery Police Officer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
 1
Richard Vernon Lord Gilbert
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 1
Julian Wadham Dennis Spatula
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
 1
Jack Watling Prime Minister MacNamara
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 2
John White Newspaper Hack
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 1
Sarah Whitlock BBC PA
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
 1
Robert Austin Actor
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 1
Anthony Dawes Actor
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 1
Paul Forty Actor
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 1
Mike Gatting Self
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 1
Peter Hughes Actor
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 1
Victor Lucas Actor
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 1
Andrew Marshall Actor
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 1
John Pennington Actor
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 1
David Renwick Actor
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 1
Julie Saunders Actor
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 1
William Wallace (as Ali Bongo) Self
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
 1
Francis Wilson Actor
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Andrew Marshall Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
  13. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 13
David Renwick Writer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
  13. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 13
Production team
Person Role Episode count
David Askey Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 6
Nic Phillips Director
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 6
Neil McCaul Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
 1
Marcus Mortimer Director
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 1
Humphrey Barclay Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 12
Jon Plowman Producer
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 1
Clayton Parker Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
 3
Dave Simpson Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
  4. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
  5. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
  6. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
  7. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
  8. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
  9. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 9
Pip Gardner Production Designer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 6
Colin Monk Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 6
David Firman Composer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
  4. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
 4
Nigel Hess Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
 6
Alan Price Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tell-Tale Heart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Modern Prometheus
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beyond The Infinitive
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Casting The Runes
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Slaughter Of The Innocent
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Respectable Prostitute
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Religion Of The People
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Joker To The Thief
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Hydra's Head
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Crown Of Thorns
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Unleash The Kraken
  13. Series 2, Special - The Satellite Years
 13

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