
Doomwatch is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC, which ran on BBC 1 between 1970 and 1972. The series was set in the then present-day, and dealt with a scientific government agency led by Doctor Spencer Quist, responsible for investigating and combating various ecological and technological dangers. The series was followed by a film adaptation produced by Tigon British Film Productions and released in 1972, and a revival TV film was broadcast on Channel 5 in 1999.
Air Date: 1970-02-09
What if a man-made virus with the power to melt all plastic became as infectious as the common cold? When a plane cra...
Air Date: 1970-02-16
Doctor Quist and Doomwatch become embroiled in an inquiry into the heart-transplanting practices of Doctor Patrick. S...
Air Date: 1970-02-23
When a lifeboat crew discovers a luxury cruiser adrift in the English Channel, they find on board are a group of weal...
Air Date: 1970-03-02
Genetic engineering? Tampering with nature in a quest to make Superman? The experimentation is still only being carri...
Air Date: 1970-03-09
Doomwatch are joined by Doctor Robson, sent to undertake tests on the new 'Sahara' spray which is apparently capable ...
Air Date: 1970-03-16
The first nuclear-powered rocket, Sunfire One, is sent into space with the first British astronaut, Dick Larch, on bo...
Air Date: 1970-03-23
While on the way to work, secretary Pat Hunnisett takes a free promotional chocolate from a group of girls on the str...
Air Date: 1970-04-06
Dr Quist attempts to go on holiday, but gets involved instead in a series of jet engine experiments causing harm and ...
Air Date: 1970-04-13
In order to decide on new proposals for dealing with the dangers of pollution on the environment, Doctor Quist assemb...
Air Date: 1970-04-20
Two thousand animals are found dead in the Somerset countryside. Doomwatch investigate whether or not a new pesticide...
Air Date: 1970-04-27
The Doomwatch team look into serious health issues experienced by male workers at a Welsh battery farm.
Air Date: 1970-05-04
In an effort to prevent unofficial strikes by its workforce, a company in the North of England decides to use the lat...
Air Date: 1970-05-11
A military plane ditches into the sea whilst carrying three nuclear weapons on board. While the RAF mounts a search m...