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Hyperdrive. Image shows from L to R: Diplomatic Officer Teal (Miranda Hart), Commander Henderson (Nick Frost), First Officer York (Kevin Eldon). Copyright: BBC
Hyperdrive

Hyperdrive

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 2006 - 2007
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Science fiction sitcom following the crew of a spaceship as they go about promoting Britain in the 22nd century. Stars Nick Frost, Kevin Eldon, Miranda Hart, Stephen Evans, Dan Antopolski and more.

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Series 1, Episode 2 - Hello, Queppu

Henderson, York and Teal have arranged a meeting with the new planet of Queppu.

Further details

Henderson, York and Teal have arranged a meeting with the new planet of Queppu. The alien residents of Queppu haven't had any contact with the human race for some time and are excited at the prospect. Henderson's first rule, never to get romantically involved with a beautiful princess, is one which he breaks within moments of meeting the King's daughter who he quickly falls in love with. This leaves Teal deeply jealous and consequently their mission doesn't go to plan. Meanwhile, the ship has been left in sole charge of Technical Officer Jeffers, who takes the HMS Camden Lock for a spin!

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 18th January 2006
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Nick Frost Commander Henderson
Kevin Eldon First Officer York
Miranda Hart Diplomatic Officer Teal
Stephen Evans Navigator Vine
Dan Antopolski Technical Officer Jeffers
Petra Massey Pilot Sandstrom
Paterson Joseph Space Marshal Clarke
Maggie Service Ship Computer (Voice)
Morwenna Banks Announcer (Voice)
Guest cast
Sa Ra Garvey (as Steven Burrell) Joshua
Geoffrey McGivern Supreme Ruler
Montserrat Lombard Lavya
Byron McGuinness Courtier
Writing team
Kevin Cecil Writer
Andy Riley Writer
Production team
John Henderson Director
Alex Walsh-Taylor Producer
Jon Plowman Executive Producer
Andy Riley Associate Producer
Kevin Cecil Associate Producer
Jamie Hall Line Producer
David Yardley Editor
Simon Rogers Production Designer
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
Morgan Elliott Costume Designer
John Ignatius Director of Photography
Davy Jones Make-up Designer
Mark Thomas Composer
Jonathan Leather 1st Assistant Director

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