The Guardians
The Guardians

The Guardians

1971 1 Seasons 13 Episodes ⭐ 6.0 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama

In a near-future 1980s, England is under autocratic rule by a government that uses a paramilitary force known as The Guardians to maintain control, while a fragmented resistance group tries to provoke the state into revealing its true brutality.

In a near-future 1980s, England is under autocratic rule by a government that uses a paramilitary force known as The Guardians to maintain control, while a fragmented resistance group tries to provoke the state into revealing its true brutality.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The State of England

After a period of mass unemployment, chaos and a complete failure of the government, law and order has been restored in

EP 2

Pursuit

An attempt has been made on the Prime Minister’s life, and an agent planted to root out communists within The Guardian

EP 3

Head of State

The French President objects to Britain's participation in a united European defence force, and refuses to recognise the

EP 4

The Logical Approach

Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.

EP 5

Quarmby

The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.

EP 6

Appearances

Benedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.

EP 7

This Is Quarmby

Quarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.

EP 8

The Dirtiest Man in the World

Tom is still being held prisoner and trying to escape. Benedict wants to use him as a pawn so decides to help him with h

EP 9

I Want You to Understand Me

The resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.

EP 10

The Nature of the Beast

Clare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.

EP 11

The Roman Empire

The government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.

EP 12

The Killing Trade

Tom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location

EP 13

End in Dust

The stage is set for the final showdown. Quarmby, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and The Guardians are all set for batt

Popular Cast

Gwyneth Powell
Gwyneth Powell
Clare Weston
Cyril Luckham
Cyril Luckham
Sir Timothy Hobson
David Burke
David Burke
Dr. Frank Benedict
Derek Smith
Derek Smith
Dennis Norman
John Collin
John Collin
Tom Weston
Edward Petherbridge
Edward Petherbridge
Christopher Hobson
Lynn Farleigh
Lynn Farleigh
Eleanor Benedict