Codename Icarus1981
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.
- Released
- 8. 12. 1981
- Runtime
- 29 min
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Network
- CBBC
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season, 5 episodes aired
- Certification
- NO
- Country, language
- GB · EN
- Community rating
- 5.0 · 1 votes