(Codename Icarus)

Overview: 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.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Action & Adventure,

Drama

Networks:

CBBC

Year:

1981

Production companies:

BBC

Actors:

Martin Smith

Andy Rutherford

John Doll

Sir Hugh Francis

Sue Kleiner

Crews:

Theme Song Performance

Producer

Director of Photography

Editor

Production Design