Series synopsis
A for Andromeda is a British drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on BBC Television on October 3, 1961. It ended on November 14, 1961. It was created by Fred Hoyle. It stars Esmond Knight, Peter Halliday, Patricia Kneale and Noel Johnson.
In the not-too-distant future of 1970, a mysterious signal from space arrives with instructions to build a powerful super-computer. Once completed, the evice's motives provokes discourse between scientists John Fleming and Madeleine Dawnay as further instructions are to create a living organism, which Dawnay develops. The entity compels lab assistant Christine to commit suicide, and, upon manifestation, adopts her form, now known as Andromeda.
Premise
In the not-too-distant future of 1970, a mysterious signal from space arrives with instructions to build a powerful super-computer. Once completed, the evice's motives provokes discourse between scientists John Fleming and Madeleine Dawnay as further instructions are to create a living organism, which Dawnay develops. The entity compels lab assistant Christine to commit suicide, and, upon manifestation, adopts her form, now known as Andromeda.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Esmond Knight as Professor Ernest Reinhart
- Peter Halliday as John Fleming
- Patricia Kneale as Judy Adamson
- Noel Johnson as J.M. Osborne
- Julie Christie as Christine Jones / Andromeda
Guest cast
- Donald Stewart as General Vandenberg
- Geoffrey Lewis as Doctor Geers
- Mary Morris as Professor Madeleine Dawnay
- John Hollis as Kaufman
- Peter Henchie as Egon
- Frank Windsor as Dennis Bridger
- John Murray Scott as Harvey
- Jack May as Major Quadring
- John Nettleton as Harries
- Peter Ducrow as Doctor Hunter
- Ernest Hare as Minister of Science Ratcliff
- Brenda Peters as Secretary
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | October 3, 1961 | November 14, 1961 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Message | October 3, 1961 |
| 2 | The Machine | October 10, 1961 |
| 3 | The Miracle | October 17, 1961 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 3, 1961 |
| Last aired | November 14, 1961 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday |