Codename Icarus
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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.
Details
- Richard Cooper
- December 8, 1981
- Ended
- United Kingdom
- CBBC
- 5
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Seasons
- Miniseries · episodes: 5 · 1981
