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The Day of the Triffids

The Day of the Triffids

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The Day of the Triffids

1981- 1981

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

6.5(41 votes)

Ended

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.

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BBC

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

3 featured cast members

Starring

John Duttine

John Duttine

Bill Masen

Emma Relph

Emma Relph

Jo Payton

Maurice Colbourne

Maurice Colbourne

Jack Coker

Creative team

Created by: Douglas Livingstone
Written by: Douglas Livingstone
Produced by: David Maloney

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