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All Episodes of The Guardians

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All Episodes of The Guardians

The Guardians is a television drama series of 13x60 minute episodes made by London Weekend Television and broadcast in the UK on the ITV network...
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Season 1

  • The State of England
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    The State of England

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/1971

    After 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.

    Director: Robert Tronson

    Writer: Unknown

  • Pursuit
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    Pursuit

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/17/1971

    An attempt has been made on the Prime Minister’s life, and an agent planted to root out communists within The Guardians is shot dead.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Head of State
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    Head of State

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/1971

    The 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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Logical Approach
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    The Logical Approach

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/31/1971

    Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Quarmby
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    Quarmby

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/7/1971

    The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Appearances
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    Appearances

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/14/1971

    Benedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • This Is Quarmby
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    This Is Quarmby

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/21/1971

    Quarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Dirtiest Man in the World
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    The Dirtiest Man in the World

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/28/1971

    Tom 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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • I Want You to Understand Me
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    I Want You to Understand Me

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/4/1971

    The resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Nature of the Beast
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    The Nature of the Beast

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/11/1971

    Clare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Roman Empire
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    The Roman Empire

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/18/1971

    The government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Killing Trade
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    The Killing Trade

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/24/1971

    Tom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • End in Dust
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    End in Dust

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 10/1/1971

    The 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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown