Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Television
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 5.0/10
A for Andromeda
Overview
In the not-too-distant future of 1970, a mysterious signal from space arrives with instructions to build a powerful super-computer. Once completed, the evice's motives provokes discourse between scientists John Fleming and Madeleine Dawnay as further instructions are to create a living organism, which Dawnay develops. The entity compels lab assistant Christine to commit suicide, and, upon manifestation, adopts her form, now known as Andromeda.
This production, originally released in 1961, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Esmond Knight
Professor Ernest Reinhart
Peter Halliday
John Fleming
Patricia Kneale
Judy Adamson
Noel Johnson
J.M. Osborne
Julie Christie
Christine Jones / Andromeda
Seasons
Miniseries
7 Episodes • Aired 1961-10-03
In the not-too-distant future of 1970, a mysterious signal from space arrives with instructions to build a powerful super-computer. Once completed, the evice's motives provokes discourse between scientists John Fleming and Madeleine Dawnay as further instructions are to create a living organism, which Dawnay develops. The entity compels lab assistant Christine to commit suicide, and, upon manifestation, adopts her form, now known as Andromeda.
