Codename Icarus

Name: Codename Icarus
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: 1981
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Barry Angel, Jack Galloway, Philip Locke, Peter Cellier, Debbie Farrington

★ 6.6 44 votes 1981–1981 1 seasons · 5 episodes Ended CBBC

Drama Family

Starring

Barry AngelJack GallowayPhilip LockePeter CellierDebbie FarringtonJohn Malcolm

Starring

Barry AngelJack GallowayPhilip LockePeter CellierDebbie FarringtonJohn Malcolm

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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 '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.

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Miniseries1981

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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'.