Series

Watch The Guardians (1971) Online

6.03 votes19711hEndedSci-Fi & FantasyDrama

Synopsis

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.

Episodes

Miniseries

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1. The State of EnglandNow viewing1971-07-101hAfter 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.
2. Pursuit1971-07-171hAn attempt has been made on the Prime Minister’s life, and an agent planted to root out communists within The Guardians is shot dead.
3. Head of State1971-07-241hThe 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.
4. The Logical Approach1971-07-311hSir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.
5. Quarmby1971-08-071hThe Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.
6. Appearances1971-08-141hBenedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.
7. This Is Quarmby1971-08-211hQuarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.
8. The Dirtiest Man in the World1971-08-281hTom 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.
9. I Want You to Understand Me1971-09-041hThe resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.
10. The Nature of the Beast1971-09-111hClare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.
11. The Roman Empire1971-09-181hThe government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.
12. The Killing Trade1971-09-241hTom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.
13. End in Dust1971-10-011hThe 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.

Cast

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Gwyneth Powell
Clare Weston
Cyril Luckham
Sir Timothy Hobson
David Burke
Dr. Frank Benedict
Derek Smith
Dennis Norman
John Collin
Tom Weston
Edward Petherbridge
Christopher Hobson
Lynn Farleigh
Eleanor Benedict

Availability

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Is The Guardians available to watch online?

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How many seasons does The Guardians have?

The Guardians has 1 season and 13 episodes.

When did The Guardians first air?

The Guardians first aired in 1971.

Is The Guardians still running?

The Guardians's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is The Guardians?

The Guardians is classified as Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama.