The Omega Factor is a British television series produced by BBC Scotland in 1979. It was created by Jack Gerson and produced by George Gallaccio, and transmitted in ten weekly episodes between 13 June and 15 August.
CreatorJack Gerson
The Undiscovered Country
Jun 13, 1979
Tom Crane goes to Edinburgh in search of an occult practioner, only to find himself the centre of the devious schemes of others. Tom slowly begins to realize that he has certain psychic abilities while doing research on a story. Unbeknowst to Tom, a secret government agency has been monitoring him. Once they begin to understand that Tom is gifted, they want to discover his full range of abilities and try luring Tom into working for them.
Visitations
Jun 20, 1979
Tom becomes the guinea pig in an investigation which leads him, and the research team, to a house where they find more than they bargained for.
Night Games
Jun 27, 1979
A secret military exercise that ends in disaster, frightened villagers and his brother found wandering on a hillside sends Tom in search of an old enemy.
After Image
Jul 4, 1979
Anne leaves Edinburgh and Tom sets out to find her; but there are several other interested parties behind him.
Powers of Darkness
Jul 11, 1979
A group of students and a ouija board involves Tom in a situation which has terrifying consequences.
Child's Play
Jul 18, 1979
A boy is suspended from school for vandalism. When the boy shows he has abilities that could have destructive consquences, Martindale becomes interested, so does someone else.
St. Anthony's Fire
Jul 25, 1979
The sudden death of two friends involves Tom with a botanical research unit on a lonely island.
Out of Body, Out of Mind
Aug 1, 1979
Michael has been discharged from the hospital but seems to be suffering from strange dreams. Tom confides his fears to Scott-Erskine.
Double Vision
Aug 8, 1979
Tom Begins to have doubts about Julia's death. Is she still working for the department or is someone out to get him?
Illusions
Aug 15, 1979
Dr. Karl Bruckner has been brought over from East Germany to work for the department and finds himself the centre of a power struggle.
