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Season 1

  • S01E01 The State of England

    • July 10, 1971
    • ITV1

    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.

  • S01E02 Pursuit

    • July 17, 1971
    • ITV1

    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.

  • S01E03 Head of State

    • July 24, 1971
    • ITV1

    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.

  • S01E04 The Logical Approach

    • July 31, 1971
    • ITV1

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

  • S01E05 Quarmby

    • August 7, 1971
    • ITV1

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

  • S01E06 Appearances

    • August 14, 1971
    • ITV1

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

  • S01E07 This Is Quarmby

    • August 21, 1971
    • ITV1

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

  • S01E08 The Dirtiest Man in the World

    • August 28, 1971
    • ITV1

    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.

  • S01E09 I Want You to Understand Me

    • September 4, 1971
    • ITV1

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

  • S01E10 The Nature of the Beast

    • September 11, 1971
    • ITV1

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

  • S01E11 The Roman Empire

    • September 18, 1971
    • ITV1

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

  • S01E12 The Killing Trade

    • September 24, 1971
    • ITV1

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

  • S01E13 End in Dust

    • October 1, 1971
    • ITV1

    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.