The Strangerers (2000– )

Aliens in human form land on Earth to carry out a secret mission, and when the Supervisor is decapitated, the two bumbling Cadets have no idea what the mission entails. With a mixture of ... See full summary »

Stars:

Mark Williams, Jack Docherty, Sarah Alexander

Cast

Series cast summary:
Mark Williams	...	Cadet Flynn (9 episodes, 2000)
Jack Docherty	...	Cadet Niven (9 episodes, 2000)
Sarah Alexander	...	Rina (9 episodes, 2000)
Mark Heap	...	Harry (9 episodes, 2000)
Milton Jones	...	The Supervisor (4 episodes, 2000)
Paul Darrow	...	C.D. (3 episodes, 2000)
Morwenna Banks	...	Supersupervisor (3 episodes, 2000)
William Marsh	...	Cowboy Boots (3 episodes, 2000)
John Vernon	...	D.N.E. Agent (3 episodes, 2000)
Angus Barnett	...	Fluids (2 episodes, 2000)
Cavan Clerkin	...	Victor (2 episodes, 2000)
Chris Larner	...	Bilbo (2 episodes, 2000)
Doon Mackichan	...	Galdriel (2 episodes, 2000)
Julian Rivett	...	Franco (2 episodes, 2000)
John Sparkes	...	Bilbo (2 episodes, 2000)

Storyline

Aliens in human form land on Earth to carry out a secret mission, and when the Supervisor is decapitated, the two bumbling Cadets have no idea what the mission entails. With a mixture of their of own language, and mannerisms taken from old 50s movies, they try and get through the crazy world we live in, without trying to get caught by the various shady organisations after them.

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Plot Keywords:

alien

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Genres:

Comedy | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 February 2000 (UK)

Also Known As:

Kaalit mustissa

Filming Locations:

Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Absolutely Television, Taken for Granted Productions Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 30 min 60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Good Science Fiction FUN

I have FINALLY managed to get hold of this gem (but don't you dare make me tell you how) after not seeing it since it's first screening here on Sky One way back in 2000. I am pretty confident that this has never been repeated and has never been released on video or DVD.

It is a comedy sci-fi story about highly advanced (if apparently a little slow witted) vegetable based extra-terrestrial agents on a secret mission to Earth, written by Rob Grant (one half of Red Dwarf) Although it's British, it seems to be set in some kind of parallel 1950's USA. The actors all have English accents (apart from Docherty) the sets look vintage American and the vehicles are all Russian. Sounds crazy? It is also quite interesting because I think this is the only series other than Blake's 7 that Paul Darrow and Gareth Thomas have starred in. Paul is fantastically sinister as usual!

I would have difficulty comparing this to just about anything else out there, but it's basically a fun story with some fun characters and some good special effects for a TV show made 10 years ago. It has become a 'cult' classic mainly because it has not been on here for nearly 10 years and people have to search hard to find it, but also because of it's association to Red Dwarf. I would recommend anyone to check it out if you can - but to all those who give this bad reviews - it's a fantasy, so don't take it too seriously!