Doomwatch is the nickname for the Department of Measurement of Scientific Work. Under the leadership of Nobel Prize winning physicist, Dr. Spencer Quist, the Doomwatch team struggled, for ...
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John Paul | ... | Dr. Spencer Quist 38 episodes, 1970-1972 |
| Joby Blanshard | ... | Colin Bradley 32 episodes, 1970-1972 | |
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Simon Oates | ... | Dr. John Ridge 29 episodes, 1970-1972 |
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Vivien Sherrard | ... | Barbara Mason 20 episodes, 1970-1972 |
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Doomwatch is the nickname for the Department of Measurement of Scientific Work. Under the leadership of Nobel Prize winning physicist, Dr. Spencer Quist, the Doomwatch team struggled, for three seasons, to keep an eye on the environment and supervise government and private sector research in an attempt to prevent pollution and other disasters that might be caused by the misuse of new scientific developments, discoveries and technology. While confronting dangers ranging from a plastic eating bacteria to hyper intelligent species of rats, from mind destroying sound waves to toxic wastes and genetic mutations, the Doomwatch team always found themselves under the gun, from unsupportive governmental superiors, and openly hostile corporations, and the powerful influences they could wield. The Doomwatch team initially consisted of Quist; former intelligence agent, Dr. John Ridge; eager young researcher Toby Wren; technician and computer specialist Colin Bradley; and secretary Pat Hunnisett. ... Written by K. Takeuchi <abcdez@cyberspc.mb.ca>
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In 1972, a ninety-minute feature film was made simply entitled Doomwatch (1972). While it did feature the original cast members, they only played a minimal part and a new character was created for the lead role. See more »Goofs
There was seemingly no set continuity for the scenery crew when dressing the studio between recordings. Consequently the three prominent mushroom cloud photographs in Quist's office during the first two seasons regularly swap position between episodes. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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9 February 1970 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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What on Earth have they got in their hair? How can anyone wear those shirts? A character seriously called 'Joby'? Top marks though for effort with effects on a limited budget. Having said all that the plot and storyline is very good and sadly rather plausible.