Codename Icarus
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Codename Icarus is a five-part British television serial produced by the BBC. Combinijg elements of teen drama and Cold War era conspiracy thriller, young prodigy Martin Smith is recruited by the mysterious Icarus Foundation, a shadowy organisation that exploits gifted children to develop advanced weapons, including a 'quark bomb'. The serial was broadcast twice-weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 8-9 December, 15-16 December, and 22 December. It is well remembered for being intelligent and hard-hitting, respectful of its young audience, and tackling complex themes, primarily the militarisation of science.
Created by Richard Cooper
Network: CBBC
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Cast
- Barry Angel Martin Smith
- Jack Galloway Andy Rutherford
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Philip Locke John Doll -
Peter Cellier Sir Hugh Francis -
Debbie Farrington Sue Kleiner -
John Malcolm Edward Froelich - Geoffrey Collins Peter Farley
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Gorden Kaye Frank Broadhurst - Steven Mann Barry Smith
- Sonia Fraser Mrs Smith
- Paul Gale Ted
- Chris Jenkinson Harold
