The Invisible Man 

A scientist named Griffin invents a way to change his body's refractive index and thus becomes invisible. He uses the opportunity to carry out random acts of violence.

Stars:

Pip Donaghy, David Gwillim, Lila Kaye

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Pip Donaghy	...	Griffin - The Invisible Man 6 episodes, 1984
David Gwillim	...	Dr. Samuel Kemp 3 episodes, 1984
Lila Kaye	...	Mrs. Jenny Hall 3 episodes, 1984
Ron Pember	...	Mr. George Hall 3 episodes, 1984
Merelina Kendall	...	Lucy 3 episodes, 1984
Gerald James	...	Dr. Edward Cuss 3 episodes, 1984
Michael Sheard	...	Reverend Edward Bunting 3 episodes, 1984
Frank Middlemass	...	Thomas Marvel 2 episodes, 1984
Jonathan Adams	...	Teddy Henfrey 2 episodes, 1984
Roy Holder	...	Sandy Wadgers 2 episodes, 1984
Bernard Stone	...	Shop Owner 2 episodes, 1984
John Quarmby	...	Constable Charlie Jaffers 2 episodes, 1984
Helen Gold	...	Rose 2 episodes, 1984
Anna Wing	...	Mrs. Sarah Roberts 2 episodes, 1984
Nigel Gregory	...	Youth 2 episodes, 1984
Rachael Heaton-Armstrong	...	Girl 2 episodes, 1984

Storyline

A scientist named Griffin invents a way to change his body's refractive index and thus becomes invisible. He uses the opportunity to carry out random acts of violence.

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Plot Keywords:

tv mini series | based on novel | 

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Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 September 1985 (USA)

Filming Locations:

BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$700,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min (3 parts) 27 min (6 parts)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of The Invisible Man: The Invisible Man (1975)

User Reviews

Engaging drama.

It's been over 40 years since I've read the novel by wells, but as adaptations go this is very faithful, with the Universal 1933 classic being perhaps the only other version that I've reasonably enjoyed. The rest of the Universal series and the many TV movies and series have always, for me, been simple adventures that use the invisibility theme as a means of inventing generally poor story lines.

What I enjoyed about this BBC serial is that the invisibility plays almost second fiddle to the drama as it unfolds. It's only during the later episodes that they are very cleverly, and mostly successfully, inserted into the ensuing drama. Finally let me add that Lila Kaye, as the pub landlady, gives Una O'Connor a good run for her money in the hysterics department.