The Cult of Doomwatch

A brisk, affectionate look back at a cult TV show, mixing talking heads with clips and a wry sense of mischief.

Directed by

Tony Followell

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Robert Llewellyn, Jean Trend, Kim Newman

Overview

With new interviews with the actors and production team, this documentary reveals the inspiration for stories, outlines how the team knew they were upsetting the government and big business, and explains why Robert Powell left at the height of its popularity.

How it feels

Earnest, satirical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Media, politics, technology, science

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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