Series

Codename Icarus

★ 6.5(2)198129m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Richard Cooper
Release date: 1981-12-08
Runtime: 29m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5
Network: CBBC
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

Codename Icarus — trailer

About Codename Icarus

Codename Icarus is a 1981 web series in the Action & Adventure and Drama genres, created by Richard Cooper, starring Barry Angel, Jack Galloway and Philip Locke. It spans 1 season and 5 episodes, and originally aired on CBBC. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Codename Icarus in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Codename Icarus is a five-part British television serial produced by the BBC. Combinijg elements of teen drama and Cold War era conspiracy thriller, young prodigy Martin Smith is recruited by the mysterious Icarus Foundation, a shadowy organisation that exploits gifted children to develop advanced weapons, including a 'quark bomb'. The serial was broadcast twice-weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 8-9 December, 15-16 December, and 22 December. It is well remembered for being intelligent and hard-hitting, respectful of its young audience, and tackling complex themes, primarily the militarisation of science.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries5 eps · 1981

Cast

Barry Angel

Martin Smith

Jack Galloway

Andy Rutherford

Philip Locke

John Doll

Peter Cellier

Sir Hugh Francis

Debbie Farrington

Sue Kleiner

John Malcolm

Edward Froelich

Geoffrey Collins

Peter Farley

Gorden Kaye

Frank Broadhurst

Steven Mann

Barry Smith

Themes & keywords

child prodigyminiseriesteen dramaconspiracy thrillermilitarization

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Codename Icarus in Australia?+

Codename Icarus is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Codename Icarus on Netflix?+

Codename Icarus is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How many seasons of Codename Icarus are there?+

Codename Icarus has 1 season and 5 episodes in total.

Who stars in Codename Icarus?+

Codename Icarus stars Barry Angel, Jack Galloway, Philip Locke, Peter Cellier and Debbie Farrington.

When did Codename Icarus come out?+

Codename Icarus is a 1981 web series created by Richard Cooper.

What genre is Codename Icarus?+

Codename Icarus is Action & Adventure and Drama series.

Who created Codename Icarus?+

Codename Icarus was created by Richard Cooper.