UK, 15 September 1983-13 October 1983
1 series, 5 episodes, average 55m
videotape, colour, 4:3
mono, English
A British science fiction television series adapted from the novel by Angus Wilson by Troy Kennedy-Martin.
Premise
In the near future, the political manoeuvrings of the management at London Zoo are set against a deteriorating international situation with nuclear war now a distinct possibility.
Episodes
Episode One: A Tall Story… (15 September 1983)
Episode Two: Godmanchester's Plan (22 September 1983)
Episode Three: Exodus (29 September 1983)
Episode Four: Armageddon (6 October 1983)
Episode Five: The Year of the Yeti (13 October 1983)
References
Periodicals
Broadcast no.1173 (30 August 1982) p.15 – note
City Limits no.102 16 September 1983 p.15 – note
Listener, The vol.110 no.2825 (8 September 1983) p.27 – review
Radio Times vol.240 no.3122 (10 September 1983) pp.80-84 – illustrated interview with Angus Wilson
Screen International no.395 (21 May 1983) p.21 – interview with Stuart Burge
Stage 13 May 1982 p.24 – note
Stage 5 August 1982 p.14 – note
Books
Serials on British Television 1950-1994 by Ellen Baskin p.200 – credits, synopsis
