

The Guardians
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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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.The State of England
10-07-197160mAfter 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 lib...
- Ep 2
2.Pursuit
17-07-197160mAn attempt has been made on the Prime Minister’s life, and an agent planted to root out communists within The Guardians is shot dead.
- Ep 3
3.Head of State
24-07-197160mThe 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...
- Ep 4
4.The Logical Approach
31-07-197160mSir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.
- Ep 5
5.Quarmby
07-08-197160mThe Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.
- Ep 6
6.Appearances
14-08-197160mBenedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.
- Ep 7
7.This Is Quarmby
21-08-197160mQuarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.
- Ep 8
8.The Dirtiest Man in the World
28-08-197160mTom 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.
- Ep 9
9.I Want You to Understand Me
04-09-197160mThe resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.
- Ep 10
10.The Nature of the Beast
11-09-197160mClare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.
- Ep 11
11.The Roman Empire
18-09-197160mThe government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.
- Ep 12
12.The Killing Trade
24-09-197160mTom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.
- Ep 13
13.End in Dust
01-10-197160mThe 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...
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