Codename Icarus is a five-part British television serial produced by the BBC. Combinijg elements of teen drama and Cold War era conspiracy thriller, young prodigy Martin Smith is recruited by the mysterious Icarus Foundation, a shadowy organisation that exploits gifted children to develop advanced weapons, including a 'quark bomb'.
The serial was broadcast twice-weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 8-9 December, 15-16 December, and 22 December. It is well remembered for being intelligent and hard-hitting, respectful of its young audience, and tackling complex themes, primarily the militarisation of science.
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama
Stars: Barry Angel, Jack Galloway, Philip Locke, Peter Cellier, Debbie Farrington, John Malcolm
Crew: Igor Stravinsky, Paul Stone, Peter Hall, Kate Rivers, Marjorie Pratt, Bill Wild
Country: GB
Studio: CBBC
Runtime: 29:14 minutes
Quality: HD
First air date: Dec 08, 1981
Last air date: Dec 22, 1981
Episode: 5 Episode
Season: 1 Season
IMDb: 4.5
