Bugs

Bugs (1995-1999)

EndedScripted showDrama, Action, Adventure

When Nick Beckett, a worker at a Government agency called 'The Hive', is framed over the murder of an official, he seeks help from a company called Gizmos (run by Ros Henderson, with help from her friend, Ed). Together they hunt the villains and go freelance. The BUGS team is formed and begins to solve cases of hi-tech crime and espionage.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (50 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E10The Enemy Withinaoût 28, 1999
S04E09Money Spidersaoût 21, 1999
S04E08Twin Geeksaoût 14, 1999
S04E07Jewel Controlaoût 29, 1998
S04E06Pandora's Boxaoût 22, 1998
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Bugs premiere?

Bugs premiered on September 1, 1995.

What is the premise of Bugs?

Bugs is a British television drama series that follows a trio of computer experts who are hired to tackle various high-tech crimes and espionage.

Who are the main characters in Bugs?

The main characters in Bugs are Ed, Ros, and Beckett.

What is the name of the organization that Ed, Ros, and Beckett work for?

The organization that Ed, Ros, and Beckett work for is called 'The Hive'.

Where did the filming for Bugs take place?

Bugs was filmed in London, United Kingdom.

Who directed the pilot episode of Bugs?

The pilot episode of Bugs was directed by Brian Farnham.

Who composed the music for Bugs?

The music for Bugs was composed by Paul Lewis.

What is the running time of each episode of Bugs?

Each episode of Bugs has a running time of approximately 50 minutes.

What is the genre of Bugs?

Bugs belongs to the genre of science fiction and drama.

How many episodes of Bugs were produced?

A total of 40 episodes of Bugs were produced.

Did Bugs receive any awards or nominations?

Yes, Bugs won a BAFTA award in 1996 for Best Sound.

What was the reception of Bugs by the critics?

The reception of Bugs by the critics was generally positive.

What is the significance of the title 'Bugs'?

The title 'Bugs' refers to the various technological glitches that the characters encounter and have to solve throughout the series.

Did Bugs have any crossovers with other TV shows?

Yes, Bugs had a crossover with another British television series called 'The Bill'.

Was a DVD release of Bugs made?

Yes, a DVD release of Bugs was made in the United Kingdom.

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