| "Protect and Survive" | |
|---|---|
| Series Space Precinct Season 1, Episode 1 | |
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| Air date | October 3rd, 1994 |
| Writers | Paul Mayhew-Archer |
| Director | John Glen |
| Producers | Tom Gutteridge; Roger Lefkon; John Needham; Richard Grove [1]; Jeffrey Brunner [2] |
| Starring | Ted Shackelford; Rob Youngblood; Simone Bendix; Nancy Paul |
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"Protect and Survive" is the first episode of the UK/US science fiction television series Space Precinct. The episode was directed by John Glen with a script written by Paul Mayhew-Archer. It first aired on Sky1 in the United Kingdom on Monday, October 3rd, 1994.
Synopsis[]
Slik Ostrasky, and informant of Patrick Brogan, is murdered by Tylan Gershom, a smuggler of illegal Xyronite immigrants, and the only witness is slimy Melazoid business executive Armand Loyster. Brogan and Haldane are assigned to offer Loyster protection until he can testify at Gershom's trial. But Gershom plans to ensure that Loyster never reaches the courtroom. [3]
Cast[]
Principal Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ted Shackelford | Lieutenant Patrick Brogan |
| Rob Youngblood | Officer Jack Haldane |
| Simone Bendix | Officer Jane Castle |
| Nancy Paul | Sally Brogan |
Featuring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Bert Kwouk | Slik |
| Oliver Cotton | Gershom |
| David Shaw-Parker | Lawyer |
| Nic Klein | Matt Brogan |
| Megan Olive | Liz Brogan |
| Richard James | Orrin |
| David Quilter | Fredo |
| Jerome Willis | Podly |
| Mary Woodvine | Took |
| Leigh Tinkler | Medic #1 |
| Rob Thirtle | Loyster |
| Andy Dawson | Judge |
| Gary Martin | Voice of Slomo |
Notes[]
Episode notes[]
- Space Precinct was created by Gerry Anderson.
- This is the first episode of the series. First appearance of all characters.
- This episode is production code number 2. [4]
- Filming of this episode commenced from May 26th, 1994 to June 14th, 1994. Additional shooting was conducted from June 27th-June 29th, 1994. [5]
- This episode aired on BBC2 on September 18th, 1995.
- Chris Hubbell is an executive story consultant on this series.
- Casting in the United States was provided by Lynn Stalmaster.
- Casting in the United Kingdom was provided by Rebecca Howard.
- John Glen directs eight episodes of the series in total.
- This is the only episode of Space Precinct written by Paul Mayhew-Archer.
- Actor Burt Kwouk is credited as Bert Kwouk in this episode.
- Actor David Shaw Parker is credited as David Shaw-Parker in this episode.
- Actor Nick Klein is credited as Nic Klein in this episode (not to be confused with comic book artist Nic Klein).
Story notes[]
- The setting for this series is Demeter City on the planet Altor in the year 2040.
- Altor is located in the Epsilon Eridani System.
Trivia[]
- Ted Shackelford suffered an actual facial injury while shooting this episode. The script was modified to incorporate the injury into the episode.
- The Epsilon Eridani System is also the main setting of the TV series Babylon 5 and is where the Babylon 5 station is located.
- Officer Aurelia Took is voiced by Colette Hiller, who is uncredited for her participation in this episode. Collette Hiller is also known for playing the role of Corporal C. Ferro in the 1986 sci-fi movie Aliens.
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Quotes[]
- Patrick Brogan: The name's Brogan, Lieutenant Brogan. Twenty years I was with the NYPD. Now… well lets just say I've transferred to another precinct...
See also[]
External Links[]
References[]
- ↑ Richard Grove is an associate producer on the series.
- ↑ Jeffrey Brunner is an associate producer on the series.
- ↑ Wikipedia:Space Precinct#Episodes
- ↑ Bentley, Chris (2008), 2001. The Complete Gerry Anderson: The Authorized Episode Guide (4 ed.). Richmond, London: Reynolds and Hearn. ISBN 978-1-905287-74-1.
- ↑ TV.com; Space Precinct, "Protect and Survive"; Notes.