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.
CreatorsRex Firkin, Vincent Tilsley
The State of England
Jul 10, 1971
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 liberty. Dissenters soon appear, dedicated to the overthrow of the new regime.
Pursuit
Jul 17, 1971
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.
Head of State
Jul 24, 1971
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 the Guardians when he investigates the disappearance of one of their officers. Sir Tim decides to assert his authority over his cabinet.
The Logical Approach
Jul 31, 1971
Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.
Quarmby
Aug 7, 1971
The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.
Appearances
Aug 14, 1971
Benedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.
This Is Quarmby
Aug 21, 1971
Quarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.
The Dirtiest Man in the World
Aug 28, 1971
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.
I Want You to Understand Me
Sep 4, 1971
The resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.
The Nature of the Beast
Sep 11, 1971
Clare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.
The Roman Empire
Sep 18, 1971
The government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.
The Killing Trade
Sep 24, 1971
Tom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.
End in Dust
Oct 1, 1971
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 series comes to its conclusion.
