1. Countdown to Peril
Set to be the first men on the moon, Jet Morgan and his crew blast off. 1958 classic series set in 1965. Stars Andrew Faulds.
It’s 1965. Captain Jet Morgan is in Australia.
He's there to prepare for 'Operation Luna' - set to be man's first trip to the Moon.
Starring Andrew Faulds and Alfie Bass.
Written and produced by Charles Chilton.
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy Barnett …. Alfie Bass
Doc …. Guy Kingsley-Poynter
Mitch …. David Williams
Other parts by John Cazabon.
Music composed and orchestra conducted by Van Phillips.
The original 1953 recordings of this futuristic series were erased.
This series was re-recorded and first broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1958.
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