Codename Icarus(1981)
Codename Icarus Synopsis
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.
Codename Icarus (1981) is a action & adventure and drama series that premiered on December 8, 1981, spanning 1 season and 5 episodes. It stars Barry Angel, Jack Galloway, Philip Locke and Peter Cellier. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1981-12-08
- Last aired:
- 1981-12-22
Codename Icarus (1981) Trailer
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Codename Icarus Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Barry Angel
Barry Angel
as Martin Smith
- Jack Galloway
Jack Galloway
as Andy Rutherford
Philip Locke
as John Doll
Peter Cellier
as Sir Hugh Francis
Debbie Farrington
as Sue Kleiner
John Malcolm
as Edward Froelich
- Geoffrey Collins
Geoffrey Collins
as Peter Farley
Gorden Kaye
as Frank Broadhurst
- Steven Mann
Steven Mann
as Barry Smith
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Codename Icarus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Codename Icarus – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of Codename Icarus are there?
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Codename Icarus has 1 season and 5 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on December 8, 1981.
Is Codename Icarus still running?
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No. Codename Icarus is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 22, 1981.
Who is in the cast of Codename Icarus?
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Codename Icarus (1981) stars Barry Angel, Jack Galloway, Philip Locke, Peter Cellier and Debbie Farrington. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Codename Icarus any good?
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Codename Icarus (1981) is rated 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like action & adventure and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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