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Codename Icarus(1981)

5.0(1)1981-12-081S · 5EP~29m / epENEnded
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Overview

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

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

First Aired

1981-12-08

Last Aired

1981-12-22

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Codename Icarus — scene 1

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