The Guardians (1971)
The Guardians is a television drama series of 13x60 minute episodes made by London Weekend Television and broadcast in the UK on the ITV network between July 10, 1971 and October 2, 1971. The opening titles and closing credits included a memorable theme tune composed by Wilfred Josephs.
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Episode 1 - The State of England
Release Date: 1971-07-10After a period of mass unemployment, chaos and a complete failure of the government, law and order has been restored in England. However the price of this new order is personal liberty. Dissenters soon appear, dedicated to the overthrow of the new regime.
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Episode 2 - Pursuit
Release Date: 1971-07-17An attempt has been made on the Prime Minister’s life, and an agent planted to root out communists within The Guardians is shot dead.
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Episode 3 - Head of State
Release Date: 1971-07-24The French President objects to Britain's participation in a united European defence force, and refuses to recognise the Prime Minister as head of state. Chris Hobson falls foul of the Guardians when he investigates the disappearance of one of their officers. Sir Tim decides to assert his authority over his cabinet.
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Episode 4 - The Logical Approach
Release Date: 1971-07-31Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.
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Episode 5 - Quarmby
Release Date: 1971-08-07The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.
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Episode 6 - Appearances
Release Date: 1971-08-14Benedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.
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Episode 7 - This Is Quarmby
Release Date: 1971-08-21Quarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.
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Episode 8 - The Dirtiest Man in the World
Release Date: 1971-08-28Tom is still being held prisoner and trying to escape. Benedict wants to use him as a pawn so decides to help him with his escape plan.
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Episode 9 - I Want You to Understand Me
Release Date: 1971-09-04The resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.
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Episode 10 - The Nature of the Beast
Release Date: 1971-09-11Clare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.
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Episode 11 - The Roman Empire
Release Date: 1971-09-18The government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.
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Episode 12 - The Killing Trade
Release Date: 1971-09-24Tom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.
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Episode 13 - End in Dust
Release Date: 1971-10-01The stage is set for the final showdown. Quarmby, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and The Guardians are all set for battle. Chris and Norman are now forced to choose sides as this series comes to its conclusion.