The Guardians

In a near-future 1980s, England is under autocratic rule by a government that uses a paramilitary force known as The Guardians to maintain control, while a fragmented resistance group tries to provoke the state into revealing its true brutality.

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  E1The State of England

  Jul 10, 1971· 60m

  After a period of mass unemployment, chaos and a complete failure of the government, law and order has been restored in England. However the price of this new order is personal liberty. Dissenters soon appear, dedicated to the overthrow of the new regime.

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  E2Pursuit

  Jul 17, 1971· 60m

  An attempt has been made on the Prime Minister’s life, and an agent planted to root out communists within The Guardians is shot dead.

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  E3Head of State

  Jul 24, 1971· 60m

  The French President objects to Britain's participation in a united European defence force, and refuses to recognise the Prime Minister as head of state. Chris Hobson falls foul of the Guardians when he investigates the disappearance of one of their officers. Sir Tim decides to assert his authority over his cabinet.

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  E4The Logical Approach

  Jul 31, 1971· 60m

  Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.

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  E5Quarmby

  Aug 7, 1971· 60m

  The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.

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  E6Appearances

  Aug 14, 1971· 60m

  Benedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.

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  E7This Is Quarmby

  Aug 21, 1971· 60m

  Quarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.

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  E8The Dirtiest Man in the World

  Aug 28, 1971· 60m

  Tom is still being held prisoner and trying to escape. Benedict wants to use him as a pawn so decides to help him with his escape plan.

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  E9I Want You to Understand Me

  Sep 4, 1971· 60m

  The resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.

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  E10The Nature of the Beast

  Sep 11, 1971· 60m

  Clare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.

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  E11The Roman Empire

  Sep 18, 1971· 60m

  The government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.

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  E12The Killing Trade

  Sep 24, 1971· 60m

  Tom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.

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  E13End in DustFinale

  Oct 1, 1971· 60m

  The stage is set for the final showdown. Quarmby, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and The Guardians are all set for battle. Chris and Norman are now forced to choose sides as this series comes to its conclusion.