Invasion: Earth
THE WORLD WAR HAS BEGUN
NR Limited Series 1998 · 6 eps · ★ 6.3 · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Scientists and the military join forces as the Scottish Highlands become the battleground for a struggle against alien invaders... Invasion: Earth is a BBC science fiction mini-series. It was made in collaboration with the Sci Fi Channel, and released in 1998 as six fifty minute episodes.
Created by Jed Mercurio
Network: BBC One
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Vincent Regan Flt. Lt. Chris Drake -
Maggie O'Neill Dr. Amanda Tucker -
Fred Ward Maj. Gen. David Reece -
Phyllis Logan Sqn. Ldr. Helen Knox - N Nicola Buckingham Echo
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Paul J. Medford Nick Shay - J Jo Dow Flt. Lt. Jim Radcliffe
- G Gerard Rooney Sgt. Tuffley
- L Laura Harling Emily Tucker
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Bob Barrett Flt. Lt. Stewart -
Anton Lesser Lt. Charles Terrell -
Sara Kestelman Grp. Capt. Susan Preston
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