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 2, Episode 2 - Artefact
When presented with a mysterious object Henderson can't help but try to return it to its rightful owners despite York's warnings that it's a classic hero trap.
Further details
When presented with a mysterious object Henderson can't help but try to return it to its rightful owners despite York's warnings that it's a classic hero trap. The three senior officers find themselves on a forest moon suddenly surrounded by aliens ready for revenge. After narrowly being avoiding destruction last year they have acquired new technology and are ready to strike back by putting Henderson, York and Teal into a reality TV gladiatorial contest.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 19th July 2007
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| Geoffrey McGivern | Supreme Ruler |
| Montserrat Lombard | Lavya |
| Hon Ping Tang | Sergeant Destruction |
| Dustin Demri-Burns (as Dustin Demri Burns) | Queppu Warrior |
| Stephan Kreiss | Gunface |
| Ewan Bailey | Tannoy Voices (Voice) |
| Kevin Cecil | Writer |
| Andy Riley | Writer |
| John Henderson | Director |
| Alex Walsh-Taylor | Producer |
| Jon Plowman | Executive Producer |
| Andy Riley | Associate Producer |
| Kevin Cecil | Associate 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 |
| Robert Fabbri | 1st Assistant Director |