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The Tripods: Series 1

The year is 2089. An alien race stalks the land in towering machines known as Tripods. They have taken over the Earth and enslaved mankind with a mind-controlling device, ceremoniously implanted at the age of fourteen. Will Parker anxiously awaits this ritual but hears of a place where a group of people is organising a resistance movement. Together with his cousin they leave their village, hoping to join them. They have not left unnoticed however, and the giant alien machines are in pursuit. Based on the novels by John Christopher, 'The Tripods' was one of the most expensive productions ever undertaken by the BBC, using a huge cast and many new special effects. Originally conceived of as three series, only two were filmed owing to a restructuring at the BBC.

Year: 1984
Genre: TV Cult, TV Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror, Aliens Among Us!, Television Shows
Country: UK
Director: Graham Theakston
Starring: John Shackley, Jim Baker, Ceri Seel
Duration: 322 Minutes
Rating: G
7.6/10
Location in store: Sci-fi / Fantasy (TV)

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