All existing episodes of the iconic bbc 1970s cult sensation, that regularly attracted over 12 million viewers. Bbc series investigating the dangers of new technologies and modern political, environmental and scientific threats to society. Starring john paul, simon oates and robert powell. Doomwatch is the name of the department of measurement of scientific work. Under the oversight of nobel prize winning physicist, dr. Spencer quist, the doomwatch team struggle to keep an eye on world affairs, and advise the government and private research sectors in order to prevent disasters occurring through the misuse of technology and scientific discoveries. Such dangers the team face across the three series range from a plastic eating bacteria to hyper intelligent rats, mind destroying sound waves to toxic waste and genetic mutations. The doomwatch team initially consisted of quist former intelligence agent, dr. John ridge eager young researcher toby wren technician and computer specialist colin bradley and secretary pat hunnisett. If you are a fan of black mirror, you should check out the original what if series about technology gone wrong. Trailer ground breaking, intelligent, prescient 1970s drama. For fans of vintage british television drama with an edge, this is potent stuff and is thoroughly recommended. Den of geek‚ vintage 70s apocalypse drama still has the power to chill the guardian doomwatch‚ remains an incredible viewing experience, just as relevant and likeable as it was back when it was brand new. Sci fi now episode list disc 1 s01, e01 the plastic eaters s01,e04 tomorrow the rat s01,e05 project sahara s01,e06 re entry forbidden disc 2 s01,e07 the devil s sweets s01,e08 the red sky s01,e10 train and de train s01,e11 the battery people disc 3 s02,e01 you killed toby wren s02,e02 invasion s02,e03 the islanders s02,e04 no room for error disc 4 s02,e05 by the pricking of my thumbs s02,e06 the iron doctor s02,e07 flight into yesterday disc 5 s02,e08 the web of fear s02,e09 in the dark s02,e10 the human time bomb disc 6 s02,e11 the inquest s02,e12 the logicians s02,e13 public enemy disc 7 s03,e04 waiting for a knighthood s03,e06 hair trigger s03,e12 sex and violence never transmitted extra the cult of doomwatch documentary running time 1030 minutes region region 2 release date 04 04 2016 read full doomwatch review here