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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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Season 1
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.
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.
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.
The Logical Approach
Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.
Quarmby
The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.
Appearances
Benedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.
This Is Quarmby
Quarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.
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.
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About The Guardians
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. Across 1 season and 13 episodes.
The Guardians Cast and Characters
The cast features David Burke, Cyril Luckham, Gwyneth Powell, Edward Petherbridge, and Lynn Farleigh. Their performances are a major reason The Guardians has built such a passionate audience.
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The Guardians flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does The Guardians have?
The Guardians has 13 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Guardians good? What's the rating?
The Guardians holds a 6.0/10 rating based on 3 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of The Guardians?
The main cast includes David Burke, Cyril Luckham, Gwyneth Powell, and Edward Petherbridge, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Guardians available in English?
Yes — The Guardians was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Guardians released?
The Guardians first aired in 1971.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Guardians have?
The Guardians currently has 1 season and a total of 13 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Guardians about?
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.
In which language is The Guardians originally available?
The Guardians was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Guardians first released?
The Guardians first premiered on July 10, 1971 (1971). The series has since concluded its run.
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