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8. Closing-in on Mars

Charles Chilton - Journey into SpaceThe Red Planet
Episode 8 of 20

As Jet Morgan and the crew approach Mars, strange noises and dreams affect them. 1954 classic set in 1971. Stars David Kossoff.

As Captain Jet Morgan and his crew approach Mars, strange noises and dreams begin to affect them...

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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