5. The First of Many
The stalled rocket ship stops Captain Jet and his crew from returning to Earth. 1958 classic set in 1965. Stars Andrew Faulds.
The stalled rocket ship prevents Captain Jet Morgan and his crew from making their return to Earth.
Starring Andrew Faulds and Guy Kingsley-Poynter.
Written and produced by Charles Chilton.
Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy Barnett …. Alfie Bass
Doc …. Guy Kingsley-Poynter
Mitch …. David Williams
Other parts played by:
David Jacobs
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 April 1958.
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