Robert Banks Stewart

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Robert Banks Stewart

Born July 16, 1931 · Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Died January 14, 2016 · aged 84

Robert Banks Stewart (16 July 1931 – 14 January 2016) was a Scottish screenwriter, television producer and former journalist. He was sometimes credited as Robert Stewart early in his career. Banks Stewart contributed extensively to drama for the BBC and ITV for several decades, which included creating and producing the series Shoestring (1979) and Bergerac (1981) and producing the first series of …

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Danger RouteDanger Route · 1967
Danger Route
5.61967
MovieActionThriller
Jonas Wilde, a British secret agent licensed to kill, wants to resign from his murderous work, but his superiors pressure him into taking on a new assignment-the assassination of a defecting Soviet scientist. In the course of the dangerous mission, he discovers a mole has infiltrated British intelligence.
Doctor Who: The Brain of MorbiusDoctor Who: The Brain of Morbius · 1976
Doctor Who: The Brain of Morbius
8.01976
MovieScience FictionDrama
Mad scientist Mehendri Solon is building a body from spare parts to house the disembodied brain of the evil Time Lord Morbius. He fancies the Doctor's head as the final piece...
The BrainThe Brain · 1962
The Brain
5.81962
MovieScience FictionCrime
After the mysterious crash of a millionaire's private plane, scientists secretly harvest the dying man's brain and keep it alive in a laboratory in order to communicate via telepathy.
Scotch Mist in SussexScotch Mist in Sussex · 2013
Scotch Mist in Sussex
7.02013
MovieDocumentary
Cast and crew look back at the making of Terror of the Zygons.
Never Mention MurderNever Mention Murder · 1965
Never Mention Murder
6.01965
MovieCrimeDrama
When a surgeon discovers that his wife has a lover he plans murder.
Backfire!Backfire! · 1962
Backfire!
5.01962
MovieCrime
Arson is the way out for a failing cosmetics company.
Doctor Who: The Seeds of DoomDoctor Who: The Seeds of Doom · 1976
Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom
8.81976
MovieScience FictionTV Movie
When scientists in the Antarctic uncover a mysterious seed pod, the Doctor is called in to investigate. He soon realises it is extraterrestrial and extremely dangerous. At the same time, however, ruthless millionaire plant-lover Harrison Chase has learned of the find and decides he must have the pod for his collection of rare and beautiful flora. Meanwhile the pod itself harbours intelligent life with sinister plans of its own...
Doctor Who: Terror of the ZygonsDoctor Who: Terror of the Zygons · 1975
Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons
8.11975
MovieScience FictionDrama
When the Doctor, Sarah Jane and Harry arrive in Scotland, having received an urgent request for assistance from the Brigadier, they discover that the mysterious force which has destroyed three oil rigs has left giant teeth marks on the wreckage. The mystery deepens, leading them to the shores of Loch Ness where they find that the legendary monster really does exist – and is the murderous tool of the Zygons, aliens intent on overpowering the planet. The Doctor, his companions and UNIT must find a way to defeat the deadly Loch Ness Monster and its controllers, but the Zygons have the terrifying power to change shape. The Doctor's life has never been in more danger, as the line between allies and enemies is tested to the very limit...

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Doctor Who: Terror of the ZygonsDoctor Who: Terror of the Zygons · 1975
Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons
8.11975
MovieScience FictionDrama
When the Doctor, Sarah Jane and Harry arrive in Scotland, having received an urgent request for assistance from the Brigadier, they discover that the mysterious force which has destroyed three oil rigs has left giant teeth marks on the wreckage. The mystery deepens, leading them to the shores of Loch Ness where they find that the legendary monster really does exist – and is the murderous tool of the Zygons, aliens intent on overpowering the planet. The Doctor, his companions and UNIT must find a way to defeat the deadly Loch Ness Monster and its controllers, but the Zygons have the terrifying power to change shape. The Doctor's life has never been in more danger, as the line between allies and enemies is tested to the very limit...

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The ProtectorsThe Protectors · 1972
The Protectors
6.11972
SeriesAction & AdventureCrime
The Protectors is a British television series, an action thriller created by Gerry Anderson. It was Anderson's second TV series using live actors as opposed to electronic marionettes, and also his second to be firmly set in contemporary times. It was also the only Gerry Anderson produced television series that was not of the fantasy or science fiction genres. It was produced by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment production company. Despite not featuring marionettes or any real science fiction elements, The Protectors became one of Anderson's most popular productions, easily winning a renewal for a second season. A third season was in the planning stages when the show's major sponsor pulled out, forcing its cancellation. The Protectors first aired in 1972 and 1973, and ran to 52 episodes over two series, each 25 minutes long - making it one of the last series of this type to be produced in a half-hour format. It starred Robert Vaughn as Harry Rule, Nyree Dawn Porter as the Contessa Caroline di Contini, and Tony Anholt as Paul Buchet. Episodes often featured prominent guest actors.

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