The Tripods (1984–1985)

Sci-fi thriller about the takeover of earth by alien tripods. The conquerers start controlling human minds, but not until after they reach the age of sixteen. Two boys seek to end the ... See full summary »

Stars:

John Shackley, Ceri Seel, Jim Baker

Cast

Series cast summary:
John Shackley	...	Will Parker (25 episodes, 1984-1985)
Ceri Seel	...	Beanpole (17 episodes, 1984-1985)
Jim Baker	...	Henry Parker (15 episodes, 1984-1985)

Storyline

Sci-fi thriller about the takeover of earth by alien tripods. The conquerers start controlling human minds, but not until after they reach the age of sixteen. Two boys seek to end the terror.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel | independent film | based on novel

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [uk]

Country:

UK Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 September 1984 (UK)

Also Known As:

Die dreibeinigen Herrscher

Company Credits

Production Co:

7 Network, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Fremantle International Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 25 min (25 episodes) 30 min (25 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Charlotte Long who played "Eloise de Ricordeau" died in a road accident before the series aired.

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Connections

Referenced in Spaced: Gatherings (1999)

User Reviews

fan at 3 years of age...

I was only 3 years old when the original BBC "the tripods" came out, and i have had recurring memories of it for last 20+ years,most of which i thought were just childhood dreams of tripods with lasers, I recall sitting in front of the TV captivated by it but have never been to sure if it was actually a real series.....I have often asked people if they remember the series, most people thought i was just confusing "War of the Worlds"....to be honest i wasn't sure if it was a recurring dream i had when i was a kid or not, for it was so vivid..Thats how amazing it was at the time, that it burnt itself into your psyche, and there are probably a lot of youngsters from the 80's that were in a way "capped" Now i know that the series did exist and It wasn't just my imagination.I'm thrilled.. I'm so excited about the prospect of a remake....i hope they do it justice.. Does anybody know if they are underway with filming?? who the actors are etc???, Id be interested to know.. peace