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Codename Icarus

1981UCBBC
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.Read more
Season
1
Episodes
5
Runtime
29m

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Part 5

S01 · E05 · Aired Dec 22, 1981

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Status
Ended
First aired
Dec 8, 1981
Last aired
Dec 22, 1981
Created by
Richard Cooper
Networks
CBBC
Country
United Kingdom
Original language
English
Seasons
1
Episodes
5

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