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The Falling Star
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First aired 24/Apr/1960
United Kingdom
English
1 season(s)
6 episode(s)
Professor Norman Wedgwood oversees an experimental rocket group on remote Buchan Island in Scotland. His children, Geoff, Valerie and Jimmy visit to watch the latest rocket launch, along with journalist Conway Henderson. When the pilot takes ill, Jimmy finds himself taking his place on a mission to the Moon along with his pet hamster, Hamlet.
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Season 1 · Miniseries
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Professor Norman Wedgwood oversees an experimental rocket group on remote Buchan Island in Scotland. His children, Geoff, Valerie and Jimmy visit to watch the latest rocket launch, along with journalist Conway Henderson. When the pilot takes ill, Jimmy finds himself taking his place on a mission to the Moon along with his pet hamster, Hamlet.
Season Overview
Professor Norman Wedgwood oversees an experimental rocket group on remote Buchan Island in Scotland. His children, Geoff, Valerie and Jimmy visit to watch the latest rocket launch, along with journalist Conway Henderson. When the pilot takes ill, Jimmy finds himself taking his place on a mission to the Moon along with his pet hamster, Hamlet.
Cast
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David Markham
Professor Norman Wedgwood
Michael Craze
Geoffrey Wedgwood
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Sylvia Davies
Valerie Wedgwood
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Michael Hammond
Jimmy Wedgwood
Frank Finlay
Conway Henderson
Deborah Stanford
Jean Cary
John Cairney
Ian Murray
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William Ingram
Flight Lieutenant Williams
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Robert Stuart
Dr Stevens
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Michael Verney
Mr Field
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Phyllis Kenny
Pat Maxwell
Annette Kerr
Mrs Wedgwood
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Mel Oxley
Newscaster
Angus Lennie
Fisherman
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Edmond Bennett
Fisherman
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Roger Ostime
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