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The Guardians

Season 1 Episode 3: Head of State

Jul 24, 1971NR1h8.2

The French President objects to Britain's participation in a united European defence force, and refuses to recognise the Prime Minister as head of state. Chris Hobson falls foul of the Guardians when he investigates the disappearance of one of their officers. Sir Tim decides to assert his authority over his cabinet.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The State of England

1. The State of England

Aired: Jul 10, 1971

After a period of mass unemployment, chaos and a complete failure of the gove...

Episode 2 Pursuit

2. Pursuit

Aired: Jul 17, 1971

An attempt has been made on the Prime Minister's life, and an agent planted t...

Episode 3 Head of State

3. Head of State

Aired: Jul 24, 1971

The French President objects to Britain's participation in a united European ...

Episode 4 The Logical Approach

4. The Logical Approach

Aired: Jul 31, 1971

The new Home Secretary is perturbed to find out that in a supposedly humane m...

Episode 5 Quarmby

5. Quarmby

Aired: Aug 7, 1971

The search continues for a sniper and the Prime Minister has had enough. He d...

Episode 6 Appearances

6. Appearances

Aired: Aug 14, 1971

Having killed a detective in cold blood, the state psychiatrist and Quarmby a...

Episode 7 This Is Quarmby

7. This Is Quarmby

Aired: Aug 21, 1971

There have been many strikes against the regime but now the resistance launch...

Episode 11 The Roman Empire

11. The Roman Empire

Aired: Sep 18, 1971

The Prime Minister, fearing for his career, rigs a show trial when a Guardian...

Episode 12 The Killing Trade

12. The Killing Trade

Aired: Sep 24, 1971

Weston is alone after Clare reveals her love for Chris; any escape plan will ...

Episode 13 End in Dust

13. End in Dust

Aired: Oct 1, 1971

Benedict embarks on a high-risk mission. Unaware that he is under surveillanc...

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