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10 July 1979 (UK) morePlot:
Complex, involved science-fiction series about a special force of interdimensional operatives whose... moreUser Comments:
Sapphire and Steel have been assigned... more (18 total)Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 2 of 30) | Joanna Lumley | ... | Sapphire (34 episodes, 1979-1982) |
 | David McCallum | ... | Steel (34 episodes, 1979-1982) |
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UK:25 min (34 episodes) | USA:30 min (34 episodes)Country:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoFilming Locations:
BBC Elstree Centre/ATV Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UKFun Stuff
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[someone knocks on the door]Robert Jardine: Who is it?
Steel: Robert Steven Jardine?
Robert Jardine: Yes?
Steel: You asked for help.
Robert Jardine: I did, yes!
Steel: Then unlock the door.
Robert Jardine: [unchaining the locks] That was quick. I'd only just phoned.
[Sapphire and Steel enter]
Robert Jardine: I don't know you! Only... the policeman at the Point!
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A star-scape, trumpeting music, a booming voice announcing the entrance of those mysterious elemental agents...
So began each installment of the fantastic, and very underrated, "Sapphire and Steel" starring David "Man from UNCLE" McCallum and Joanna "Purdey" Lumley.
Produced by ATV in the late 70s and early 80s, this show certainly left the audiences divided. You either loved it or hated it.
Some, baffled by its weighty plots, weird characters and bizarre set pieces found it an instant turn off. Other, perhaps more patient people, who stuck with the series were rewarded with some of the best TV science-fiction this country has ever produced.
Innovative out of necessity rather than choice given its miniscule budget, "Sapphire and Steel" was a triumph of experimentation. Weird music, disturbing imagery, film noir-esque lighting and solid performances from almost every actor to feature in it, everything about the show is a joy to behold.
Now deleted on video, but with a rumoured DVD release in the offing, it is well worth catching this enthralling show. Only 6 stories were ever produced and its short run makes this gem all the more worthy of cherishing. So if you're sick of time travelling Doctors, battles in space and little green men on Mars, then give this intelligent and brooding fantasy treat a try!