The Guardians
The Guardians
TV ShowEnded

The Guardians

5.5 / 10
1971
1 season
13 episodes

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

    10-07-197160m

    After 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

    17-07-197160m

    An 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

    24-07-197160m

    The 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

    31-07-197160m

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

  • Ep 5

    5.Quarmby

    07-08-197160m

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

  • Ep 6

    6.Appearances

    14-08-197160m

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

  • Ep 7

    7.This Is Quarmby

    21-08-197160m

    Quarmby 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

    28-08-197160m

    Tom 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

    04-09-197160m

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

  • Ep 10

    10.The Nature of the Beast

    11-09-197160m

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

  • Ep 11

    11.The Roman Empire

    18-09-197160m

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

  • Ep 12

    12.The Killing Trade

    24-09-197160m

    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

    13.End in Dust

    01-10-197160m

    The 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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