War Games (Space: 1999)

"War Games"
Space: 1999 episode
The Mark IX Hawk makes its sole appearance in this episode. The model was partly re‑painted orange to distinguish it from the Eagles.[1]
Episode no.Series 1
Episode 4
Directed byCharles Crichton
Written byChristopher Penfold
Editing byAlan Killick
Production code17
Original air date25 September 1975 (1975-09-25)[2]
Guest appearances
  • Isla Blair as Female Alien
  • Anthony Valentine as Male Alien
  • James Fagan as Astronaut Pete Johnson
  • Sarah Bullen as Kate
  • Robert Atiko as Alphan Operative
  • Paul Weston as 1st Decompression Victim
  • Colin Skeaping as 2nd Decompression Victim
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"War Games" is the fourth episode of the first series of Space: 1999. The screenplay was written by Christopher Penfold; the director was Charles Crichton. The final shooting script is dated 15 October 1974. Live-action filming took place Thursday 24 October 1974 through Thursday 7 November 1974.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference WM was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Fanderson - The Original Gerry Anderson Website. Original ATV Midlands broadcast date.
  3. ^ Destination: Moonbase Alpha, Telos Publications, 2010