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6. The Mysterious Object

Charles Chilton - Journey into SpaceThe Red Planet
Episode 6 of 20

Captain Jet Morgan and his crew receive warnings to turn back, but from whom? 1954 classic set in 1971. Stars Andrew Faulds.

Weeks have passed since the Mars space fleet lost all contact with Earth.

But then Captain Jet Morgan and his crew suddenly receive warnings to turn back, but from whom?

Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.

Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs
Various …. Anthony Marriott

Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.

Producer: Charles Chilton

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1954.

30 minutes

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