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Quatermass II

A nuclear-powered rocket engine is being developed by Professor Quatermass, but it's plagued by instability. The project hits a snag after a catastrophic test firing in Australia, and Captain John Dillon, the Professor's soon-to-be son-in-law, notices a peculiar phenomenon.

Professor Quatermass is working on a highly unstable nuclear-powered rocket engine. After a disastrous test firing in Australia, he becomes intrigued by a mysterious hollow meteorite that disrupts an Army exercise. Quatermass and his soon-to-be son-in-law, Captain John Dillon, investigate and uncover a massive government production facility linked to the meteorites.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Bolts

1. The Bolts

Aired: Oct 22, 1955

Army captain John Dillon defies a clampdown to take the remains of a crashed ...

Episode 2 The Mark

2. The Mark

Aired: Oct 29, 1955

Dillon has been affected and now has a scar on his cheek. He is taken away to...

Episode 3 The Food

3. The Food

Aired: Nov 4, 1955

Broadhead becomes the latest victim of the gas. Quatermass tricks his way ins...

Episode 4 The Coming

4. The Coming

Aired: Nov 11, 1955

Quatermass visits the community near the plant but encounters suspicion as he...

Episode 5 The Frenzy

5. The Frenzy

Aired: Nov 18, 1955

The workers take over the plant and it is destroyed by an explosion. Quaterma...

Episode 6 The Destroyers

6. The Destroyers

Aired: Nov 25, 1955

Quatermass succeeds in launching his rocket and he and Pugh head for the aste...

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Info about Quatermass II

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Drama, Thriller, Horror, Sci-Fi