In this 1983 unaired pilot for a proposed TV series titled "Space Police," Lieutenant Chuck Brogan is transferred to the Space Police after 15 years of service in the New York Police Department. Ultimately this show was reformatted and retitled as "Space Precinct" (starring Shane Rimmer as Brogan) and was made into a standalone TV movie in 1986.
Brogan, Haldane and Castle investigate the murder of an undercover cop at a strip joint with the officer's disgruntled partner. The trail leads to an a killer that was thought to be an urban legend. Meanwhile Officers Orrin and Romek try to hide a friendly but undocumented apelike creature which is in danger of termination.
This documentary by Mentorn Films goes in depth behind the production of the show, which was at the time "The most ambitious Science Fiction series ever made for television" in Britain.
Space Precinct Legacy is the story of the most ambitious British television series ever made. A brand new feature length restrospective documentary about Gerry Anderson's short lived, live action series Space Precinct. Featuring all new interviews with cast and crew and never before seen behind the scenes material. Space Precinct Legacy is a must see for all Gerry Anderson and science fiction fans. Featuring in-depth interviews with key members of the production team, Space Precinct Legacy provided a fascinating and at times controversial insight into the political, financial and creative tensions at play behind the scenes of the series. It also reveals some shocking secrets about the making of it.