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.

Cast

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Barry Angel

Martin Smith

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Jack Galloway

Andy Rutherford

Philip Locke

John Doll

Peter Cellier

Sir Hugh Francis

Debbie Farrington

Sue Kleiner

John Malcolm

Edward Froelich

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Geoffrey Collins

Peter Farley

Gorden Kaye

Frank Broadhurst

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Steven Mann

Barry Smith