Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 0.0/10
R3
Overview
R3 is a British television series produced by the BBC between 1964 and 1965. Full title was Ministry of Research Centre No.3. It was a 50-minute show, and the series starred John Robinson as Sir Michael Gerrard, Jeremy Young as Wilson, David Blake Kelly as Captain Rogers, and was set in a scientific research facility at the Ministry of Research. R3 is also notable for providing early TV exposure for a young Oliver Reed, cast as one of the scientists on the ministry staff, Dr. Richard Franklin. In "Experiment in Death", written by N J Crisp, Undersea exploration becomes an experiment in survival in a bathysphere. That show starred Edward Judd as Peters, Brigit Forsyth as a secretary, Donald Hoath as Turner and Stephen John as a meteorologist. It was produced by John Robins and directed by Paul Bernard.
This production, originally released in 1964, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 2 seasons.
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- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: EN.
Starring Cast
Oliver Reed
Derek Benfield
John Robinson
Edwin Richfield
Elizabeth Sellars
Michael Hawkins
Moultrie Kelsall
Richard Wordsworth
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 1964-11-20
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
13 Episodes • Aired 1965-07-06
No season overview provided for this season.