Quatermass II

Quatermass II (1955)

EndedScripted showDrama, Science-Fiction

"Quatermass II" is a British science-fiction serial, originally broadcast by BBC Television in the autumn of 1955. Meteorites are falling over Northern England, one of which is observed by an Army radar unit. After a farmer finds one of the objects in a field, the soldiers become directly involved, and Captain Johnny Dillon decides to unofficially ask the father of his fiancée, Paula, to investigate. Paula's father is Professor Bernard Quatermass of the British Experimental Rocket Group — "the rocket man!", as one of Dillon's troops puts it. Quatermass and the Rocket Group, now including Paula and mathematical genius Dr. Leo Pugh, are recovering from the news that one of the twonuclear Quatermass II rockets has exploded during a ground test in Australia, killing hundreds of staff and ending their project to build permanent bases on the Moon.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 20:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06The DestroyersNov 26, 1955
S01E05The FrenzyNov 19, 1955
S01E04The ComingNov 12, 1955
S01E03The FoodNov 5, 1955
S01E02The MarkOct 29, 1955
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Quatermass II premiere?

The first episode of Quatermass II premiered on October 22, 1955.

What is the premise of Quatermass II?

Quatermass II follows Professor Quatermass as he investigates an alien conspiracy that has infiltrated Earth via a government-sponsored rocket project.

Who played the role of Professor Quatermass in Quatermass II?

The role of Professor Quatermass was played by John Robinson in Quatermass II.

How many episodes were there in Quatermass II?

Quatermass II had a total of six episodes in its initial run.

Who created Quatermass II?

Quatermass II was created by Nigel Kneale.

Which organization is responsible for launching rockets into space in Quatermass II?

The British Rocket Group (BRG) is responsible for launching rockets into space in Quatermass II.

Who is Vincent Broadhead in Quatermass II?

Vincent Broadhead is the head of the British Rocket Group (BRG) in Quatermass II.

Who played the role of Vincent Broadhead in Quatermass II?

The role of Vincent Broadhead was played by John Stone in Quatermass II.

What is the name of the planet the aliens in Quatermass II come from?

The planet the aliens in Quatermass II come from is not named.

How did the aliens in Quatermass II infiltrate Earth?

The aliens in Quatermass II infiltrated Earth by taking over the bodies of humans working on the rocket project.

What is the name of the government official who works with Professor Quatermass in Quatermass II?

The government official who works with Professor Quatermass in Quatermass II is named Brand.

Who played the role of Brand in Quatermass II?

The role of Brand was played by Austin Trevor in Quatermass II.

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