Force of Life

"Force of Life"
Space: 1999 episode
Episode no.Series 1
Episode 2
Directed byDavid Tomblin
Written byJohnny Byrne
Editing byAlan Killick
Production code9
Original air date11 September 1975 (1975-09-11)[1]
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"Force of Life" is the second episode of the first series of Space: 1999. The screenplay was written by Johnny Byrne; the director was David Tomblin. The original title was "Force of Evil". The shooting script is dated 15 May 1974; the final shooting script is dated 24 May 1974. Live-action filming began Wednesday 29 May 1974 through Friday 7 June 1974. After a three-week hiatus, filming resumed Monday 1 July 1974 through Friday 5 July 1974;[2] the hiatus was planned, as the Landaus' contract guaranteed them time off for a summer holiday.[3]

  1. ^ Fanderson - The Original Gerry Anderson Website. Original ATV Midlands broadcast date
  2. ^ Destination: Moonbase Alpha, Telos Publications, 2010
  3. ^ Anecdotes & Armadillos, Lulu Enterprises, 2005