When a skull is discovered during construction in Knightsbridge, London, the work is halted for an archaeological dig to begin. As they delve deeper, more skulls and a tube-like shell of ceramic material are found. The Ministry of Defence initially believes it's an unexploded bomb but discovers dead insect-like creatures inside when excavating further. Professor Quatermass' theory that these insects are Martians who visited Earth five million years ago is confirmed, leading to significant consequences.
Aired: Dec 22, 1958A building site on Hobbs Lane in London unearths 5 million year old human sku...
