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.
- Status
- Ended
- Original Language
- English
- Production
- BBC
- Network
- CBBC
- Created By
- Richard Cooper
- Last Episode
- S1 E5 · Dec 22, 1981
Cast
Media
Official Trailer
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What is Codename Icarus about?
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 …
How many episodes does Codename Icarus have?
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Who stars in Codename Icarus?
The series stars Barry Angel, Jack Galloway, Philip Locke, Peter Cellier, Debbie Farrington and more.
When was Codename Icarus released?
Codename Icarus was released in 1981 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
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