Series synopsis
The Jensen Code is a British sci-fi & fantasy mystery drama television series that premiered on ITV1 on February 28, 1973. It ended on May 23, 1973. It was created by Carey Harrison. It stars David Bradley and Brian Croucher.
16-year-old Terry Connor uncovers a secret government plot involving mind control and espionage at a Ministry of Defence facility near his Outward Bound camp.
Premise
16-year-old Terry Connor uncovers a secret government plot involving mind control and espionage at a Ministry of Defence facility near his Outward Bound camp.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Bradley as Terry Connor
- Brian Croucher as Gordon
Guest cast
- John Barrett as Mr Buckle
- Leon Eagles as Dr Andrew Jensen
- Dan Meaden as Kurtz
- Milton Johns as Mr Richards
- Tony Wright as Alex
- Daphne Heard as Granny Powell
- Barbara Angell as Miss Howard
- Karl Howman as Jacko
- Paul Alexander as Ron
- Robin Wentworth as Police Sergeant
- Edward Harvey as General Hart
- Edward Phillips as Ross
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | February 28, 1973 | May 23, 1973 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 On his first day at an Outward Bound centre, 16-year-old Terry drops his torch in a cave, so instructor Alex goes back for it. Terry is left alone for two hours but when Alex returns, he believes he's only been gone for ten minutes with no recall. |
February 28, 1973 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Alex remembers nothing of the previous day; however, Gordon tells Terry he believes him. Terry decides to go down the pot but when he visits Granny Powell for the key, she is acting odd. When Alex arrives, he barely knows Terry. |
March 7, 1973 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Terry follows Alex and Kurtz. Alex lies on the road, a car stops and Kurtz kidnaps Dr Andrew Jensen before driving off to the Powell house. Terry believes only Gordon can help but he convinces him that he works for the Ministry of Defence. |
March 14, 1973 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 28, 1973 |
| Last aired | May 23, 1973 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |