Object Z
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Object Z
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| Episodes: | 12 |
| Year: | 1965-1966 |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Seasons: | 2 |
| Seasons Breakdown: | (1) 6, (2) 6 |
| Category: | Apocalypse |
| Colour: | No |
| Format: | Serial |
| Company: | A Rediffusion Network Production |
| Creator: | Chris McMaster |
| Run Time (mins): | 30 |
| Language: | English |
| Type of Show: | Live Action |
| Status: | Ended |
| Broadcaster: | ITV |
| First Aired: | |
| Last Aired: | |
Summary
A mysterious extra-terrestrial object travelling through space and set on a collision course with Earth forms the central premise of the mid‑1960s children’s serials Object Z and its sequel, Object Z Returns. The impending disaster prompts an unprecedented alliance in which long‑standing adversaries cooperate to avert global annihilation.
The narrative focuses on television commentator and reporter Peter Barry, his assistant Diana Winters, and the enigmatic scientist Professor Ramsay, whose investigations drive much of the unfolding drama. Supporting roles are filled by various world leaders and scientific specialists, each contributing to the international effort to understand and counter the threat posed by the approaching object.
Cast
Peter Barry TERVOR BANNISTOR, Professor Ramsey RALPH NOSSEK, Diana Winters CELIA BANNERMAN (1), June Challis MARGARET NEALE, Robert Duncan DENYS PEEK, Brain Barclay BRANDON BRADY, Keeler ARTHUR WHITE, Ian Murry (Home Secretary) WILLIAM ABNEY, Sir John Chandos (Prime Minister) JULIAN SOMERS, Terry TONY GILPIN (2).
aka: Object Z Returns
Tags: Apocalypse, United Kingdom, 1965, English
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