Space Precinct

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Space Precinct
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Genre
Created by Gerry Anderson
Starring Simone Bendix
Lou Hirsch
Richard James
Nick Klein
Joseph Mydell
Megan Olive
Nancy Paul
David Quilter
Ted Shackelford
Jerome Willis
Mary Woodvine
Rob Youngblood
Voices of Colette Hiller
Kieron Jecchinis
Gary Martin
Music byCrispin Merrell
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes24
Production
Executive producer Tom Gutteridge
Producer Gerry Anderson
Cinematography Alan Hume
Tony Spratling
EditorsSue Robinson
Jason Krasucki
Robin McDonell
Brian Freemantle
Matthew Glen
Running time43 minutes
Production companiesGerry Anderson Productions
Grove Television Enterprises
Mentorn Films
Budget£20 million [1]
Original release
Release3 October 1994 (1994-10-03) 
24 July 1995 (1995-07-24)

Space Precinct is a British television series that was first broadcast by syndication in the United States between 1994 and 1995. In the UK, it was first shown on channel Sky One between March and August 1995, and later BBC Two from September 1995 to March 1996. [1] [2] Many US stations scheduled the show in late night time periods, which resulted in low ratings and contributed to its cancellation. The series was based on an unbroadcast 1986 pilot movie titled Space Police featuring Shane Rimmer.

Contents

The series was created by Gerry Anderson and was a combination of science fiction and police procedural.

Premise

The series features American actor Ted Shackelford as former NYPD detective Patrick Brogan, now a lieutenant with the Demeter City police force on the planet Altor in the star system Epsilon Eridani. Brogan and his partner Jack Haldane (played by Rob Youngblood) must adjust to living in another star system, and investigating crimes being committed by aliens as well as humans. Also featuring was Danish actress Simone Bendix as Officer Jane Castle, Haldane's love interest (Brogan was happily married with a wife, daughter and son who relocated to Demeter City with him). All other major characters were played by actors wearing complex make-up that also included elements of puppetry in order to depict the different alien races. Brogan's badge, number 2040, was used in the opening credits, resulting in the common misconception that the show is set in 2040.

Characters

Brogan family

Demeter City Police

Creons

  • Jerome Willis as Captain Rexton Podly
  • Lou Hirsch as Officer Silas Romek
  • Richard James as Officer Hubble Orrin [3]
  • Kieron Jecchinis as the voice of Officer Hubble Orrin
  • Tom Watt as Officer Beezle (four episodes)
  • Gary Martin as the voice of Officer Beezle (four episodes)

Tarns

Other characters

Appearing as various guest aliens: Rob Thirtle, Leigh Tinkler, Andy Dawson, Joanna Berns, Wayne Forester, Alexa Rosewood, Ken Whitfield, and Will Barton.

Episodes

The dates of broadcast shown are the US first syndication dates.

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  4. 1 2 Also edited (at time of production) as a special feature length episode, entitled The Fire Within.
  5. 1 2 Also edited (at time of production) as a special feature length episode, entitled Deathwatch.
  6. Also known by its on-screen title "Deathwatch Conclusion".
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Episode No. Title Directed by [1] Written by [1] Original air date Production Order [1]
1"Protect and Survive" John Glen Paul Mayhew-Archer 3 October 1994 (1994-10-03)2
Brogan's informant Slik Ostrasky 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.
2"Enforcer" Sidney Hayers Marc Scott Zicree 10 October 1994 (1994-10-10)3
On Skall Street in Demeter City, members of the infamous Hydra Gang are found dead – their hearts shredded but not a single mark on their bodies. Accompanied by an orphaned alien girl, a new enforcer has taken over and the Skall Street traders soon discover that the Hydras have been replaced by something much worse.