Object Z
| Object Z | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Written by | Chris McMaster |
| Directed by | Daphne Shadwell |
| Starring | Ralph Nossek Trevor Bannister Celia Bannerman |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Production company | Rediffusion London |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV |
| Release | 19 October – 23 November 1965 |
Object Z is a six-part British television science fiction series made by Rediffusion, first transmitted by ITV in 1965.[1]
Plot
[edit]A mysterious object is found to be approaching Earth by Prof Ramsay. Its impact could destroy life on Earth, which causes panic. TV producer Barry and his assistant Winters become involved in events. [2]
Cast
[edit]- Ralph Nossek as Professor Ramsay
- Trevor Bannister as Peter Barry
- Celia Bannerman as Diana Winters
- William Abney as Ian Murray
- Julian Somers as Sir John Chandos
- Terence Donovan as Captain Wade
- Arthur White as Keeler
- Jeffry Wickham as Dr. Baranov
Production
[edit]The series was produced and directed by Daphne Shadwell.[3]
Sequel
[edit]A 6-episode sequel, Object Z Returns, was broadcast in 1966, between 22 February and 29 march, but the episodes were subsequently wiped from the archives.[3][4]
Home media
[edit]The entire series one was released on Region 2 DVD and Blu-ray in 2025.
References
[edit]- ↑ "The Encyclopedia of TV Science Fiction" by Roger Fulton, 1995
- ↑ Sherman, F. A. (2022). The Aliens Are Here: Extraterrestrial Visitors in American Cinema and Television. United States: McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers.
- 1 2 Lentz, H. M. (1994). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits: Through 1993. United States: McFarland.
- ↑ McGown, A. D., Docherty, M. J. (2003). The Hill and Beyond: Children's Television Drama - An Encyclopedia. United Kingdom: British Film Institute.
External links
[edit]Categories:
- 1965 British television series debuts
- 1965 English-language television series debuts
- 1965 British television series endings
- 1965 English-language television series endings
- 1960s British science fiction television series
- Black-and-white British television shows
- English-language British television shows
- ITV television dramas