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The Day of the Triffids (1981)

First aired September 10, 198126m/ep1 season · 6 epsEnded
6.4

37 votes

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.

Created By

Douglas Livingstone

Top Billed Cast

Jonathan Duttine

Jonathan Duttine

Bill Masen

Emma Relph

Emma Relph

Jo Payton

Maurice Colbourne

Maurice Colbourne

Jack Coker

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

October 15, 1981

Networks

BBC One

Production

BBC

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