The Uninvited (TV series)
A photographer uncovers a conspiracy after a fatal crash.
The Uninvited is a British television science fiction mystery thriller mini-series that aired on ITV in 1997. It was created by Leslie Grantham and written by Peter Bowker, and co-produced by Zenith Entertainment and Anglia Television.
Quick Facts
- Creator
- Leslie Grantham
- Writer
- Peter Bowker
- Director
- Norman Stone
- Composer
- Martin Kiszko
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Series
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
Facts from the source article.
Production
Filming took place in and around Norwich, including the University of East Anglia, Norwich Magistrate's Court, and the offices of the Eastern Daily Press. A novelisation by Paul Cornell was published by Virgin Books; Cornell, a Doctor Who fan, included an unnamed cameo by Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart. A soundtrack album composed by Martin Kiszko was released on 6 October 1997 via Ocean Deep Records. The series was released on VHS on 26 January 2000 and on DVD on 28 July 2003, with the four episodes combined into two feature-length parts.
Plot
Photographer and former journalist Steve Blake witnesses the death of James Wilson, head of British Nuclear Power, in a car crash, but Wilson appears alive the next day. Blake investigates a link to the village of Sweethope, which collapsed into the sea after a chemical explosion. Its population was reportedly saved by two police officers, John Ferguson and Philip Gates. Blake becomes suspicious when many survivors gain powerful positions in the British establishment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of The Uninvited (TV series) are there?
The Uninvited has 4 episodes across 1 season.
When did The Uninvited (TV series) first air?
The Uninvited first aired on 25 September 1997.
When did The Uninvited (TV series) end?
The Uninvited last aired on 16 October 1997.
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