Monsters, the
Episodes: 4
Year: 1962
Country: United Kingdom
Seasons: 1
Seasons Breakdown: (1) 4
Category: Myths and Legends
Colour: No
Format: Serial
Company: A BBC Television Production
Creator: Evelyn Frazer and Vincent Tilsley
Run Time (mins): 45
Language: English
Type of Show: Live Action
Status: Ended
Broadcaster: BBC
First Aired: November 8, 1962
Last Aired: November 29, 1962

Summary

Newlywed John Brent becomes intrigued by longstanding local legends while staying at a small hotel in northern England situated beside a lake reputed for centuries to harbour mysterious creatures. His curiosity intensifies when the body of Charles Pulford, a government agent, is discovered floating in the water. Brent begins to suspect a connection between Pulford’s death and the region’s folklore.

His investigation leads him to the enigmatic Professor Cato, whose activities involve the use of miniature submarines operated for covert purposes. Brent ultimately uncovers evidence that the lake’s legendary creatures are real and that their continued existence holds significant implications for the future of humanity.

Cast

John Brent WILLIAM GREENE, Felecity Brent ELIZABETH WEANER, Hopkins MARK DIGNAM, Howard Milroy CLIFFORD COX, Van Halloren ALLAN GIFFORD, Prof. Cato ROBERT HARRIS, Meissonier GORDON WING, Esmee Pulford HELEN LINDSAY, Sgt. Oakroyd NORMAL MITCHELL, Wilf Marner HOWARD DOUGLAS, Richard PHILLIP MADOC, Smetanov GEORGE PRAVDA, Edward KENNETH MACKINTOSH, Col. Swinton CLIVE MORTON, PC Mills STUART HOYLE, Holt ARTHUR SKINNER.


Tags: Myths and Legends, United Kingdom, 1962, English

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