EndedCBBC1981-12-08

Codename Icarus

Name: Codename Icarus
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama
Released: 1981-12-08
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Barry Angel, Jack Galloway, Philip Locke, Peter Cellier, Debbie Farrington

Action & Adventure Drama~29 min

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Episodes

Networks

CBBC

Countries

First aired

1981-12-08

Last aired

1981-12-22

Language

Rating

6.5 / 10

Episode release dates

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Synopsis and details

Codename Icarus is a five-part British television serial produced by the BBC. Combinijg elements of teen drama and Cold War era conspiracy thriller, young prodigy Martin Smith is recruited by the mysterious Icarus Foundation, a shadowy organisation that exploits gifted children to develop advanced weapons, including a 'quark bomb'. The serial was broadcast twice-weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 8-9 December, 15-16 December, and 22 December. It is well remembered for being intelligent and hard-hitting, respectful of its young audience, and tackling complex themes, primarily the militarisation of science.

Seasons and episodes

Miniseries

5 episodes · 1981-12-08

Young prodigy Martin Smith is recruited by the mysterious Icarus Foundation, a shadowy organisation that exploits gifted children to develop advanced weapons, including a 'quark bomb'.