Codename Icarus

Codename Icarus

Limited Series 1981 · 5 eps · ★ 6.5 · Action & Adventure, Drama

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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
Philip Locke John Doll
Peter Cellier Sir Hugh Francis
Debbie Farrington Sue Kleiner
John Malcolm Edward Froelich
Geoffrey Collins Peter Farley
Gorden Kaye Frank Broadhurst
Steven Mann Barry Smith
Sonia Fraser Mrs Smith
Paul Gale Ted
Chris Jenkinson Harold

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