The Guardians

Season 11971

The Guardians is a television drama series of 13x60 minute episodes made by London Weekend Television and broadcast in the UK on the ITV network between July 10, 1971 and October 2, 1971. The opening titles and closing credits included a memorable theme tune composed by Wilfred Josephs.

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13 Episodes

E01 The State of England

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.

July 10, 1971

E02 Pursuit

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.

July 17, 1971

E03 Head of State

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.

July 24, 1971

E04 The Logical Approach

Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.

July 31, 1971

E05 Quarmby

The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.

August 7, 1971

E06 Appearances

Benedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.

August 14, 1971

E07 This Is Quarmby

Quarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.

August 21, 1971

E08 The Dirtiest Man in the World

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.

August 28, 1971

E09 I Want You to Understand Me

The resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.

September 4, 1971

E10 The Nature of the Beast

Clare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.

September 11, 1971

E11 The Roman Empire

The government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.

September 18, 1971

E12 The Killing Trade

Tom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.

September 24, 1971

E13 End in Dust

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.

October 1, 1971

The Guardians

E01 The State of England

E02 Pursuit

E03 Head of State

E04 The Logical Approach

E05 Quarmby

E06 Appearances

E07 This Is Quarmby

E08 The Dirtiest Man in the World

E09 I Want You to Understand Me

E10 The Nature of the Beast

E11 The Roman Empire

E12 The Killing Trade

E13 End in Dust

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Like In The Movies

E01 The State of England

E02 Pursuit

E03 Head of State

E04 The Logical Approach

E05 Quarmby

E06 Appearances

E07 This Is Quarmby

E08 The Dirtiest Man in the World

E09 I Want You to Understand Me

E10 The Nature of the Beast

E11 The Roman Empire

E12 The Killing Trade

E13 End in Dust