Series

The Day of the Triffids

★ 6.5(39)198126m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Douglas Livingstone
Release date: 1981-09-10
Runtime: 26m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

The Day of the Triffids — trailer

About The Day of the Triffids

The Day of the Triffids is a 1981 web series in the Drama and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres, created by Douglas Livingstone, starring Jonathan Duttine, Emma Relph and Maurice Colbourne. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 39 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Day of the Triffids in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries6 eps · 1981

Cast

Jonathan Duttine

Bill Masen

Emma Relph

Jo Payton

Maurice Colbourne

Jack Coker

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookminiseries

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Day of the Triffids in Canada?+

The Day of the Triffids is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Day of the Triffids on Netflix?+

The Day of the Triffids is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How many seasons of The Day of the Triffids are there?+

The Day of the Triffids has 1 season and 6 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Day of the Triffids?+

The Day of the Triffids stars Jonathan Duttine, Emma Relph and Maurice Colbourne.

When did The Day of the Triffids come out?+

The Day of the Triffids is a 1981 web series created by Douglas Livingstone.

What genre is The Day of the Triffids?+

The Day of the Triffids is Drama and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.

Who created The Day of the Triffids?+

The Day of the Triffids was created by Douglas Livingstone.