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3. The Pattern Emerges

Episode 3 of 6

Deaths strike amongst the space project detractors. In Earth orbit, the Starfarer prepares for deep space. Stars Brenda Bruce.

In Earth orbit, the Starfarer prepares for deep space.

Meanwhile one of the victims of the mysterious illness attacking scientists is now in a coma.

His brain rhythms are no longer conforming with any human pattern...

Sci-fi serial written by Colin Cooper and Anne Howell.

Nat Blakey …. Nigel Anthony
Bill Cape …. Ian Thompson
Professor Ormskirk …. Clive Morton
Rathbone …. Timothy Bateson
Claire Stuart …. Brenda Bruce
David Holland …. Alexander John
Joseph Banks …. Peter Tuddenham
Mrs Heming …. Betty Hardy
Rosemary Manning …. Barbara Mitchell
Technician …. Preston Lockwood
Schoolboys …. Spencer Shires
Schoolboys …. David Auker

Electronic sound and music created by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.

Producer: Nesta Pain.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1967.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 2 Jun 202200:00
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