Codename Icarus

The story

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.

The seasons

Season 1 Miniseries 1981 · 5 episodes Season details＋

Dec. 8, 1981

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'.

Cast

B Barry AngelMartin Smith J Jack GallowayAndy Rutherford P Philip LockeJohn Doll P Peter CellierSir Hugh Francis D Debbie FarringtonSue Kleiner J John MalcolmEdward Froelich G Geoffrey CollinsPeter Farley G Gorden KayeFrank Broadhurst S Steven MannBarry Smith S Sonia FraserMrs Smith P Paul GaleTed C Chris JenkinsonHarold

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S Stephen ChurchettController R Ray MortMr Smith I Ivor RobertsSir Roderick O Owen HolderAdmiral A Alexei JawdokimovPilot E Edmund PeggeNaval Officer D David BealeHeadmaster D David GoodersonMaths Teacher E Eve KarpfCatherine Elton E Elizabeth WatkinsFrances Greene M Madeleine CannonMadge V Vivienne MooreNora