Codename Icarus (1981) is a action & adventure, drama web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Codename Icarus online in HD.
Codename Icarus — Storyline
Codename Icarus is a five-part British television serial produced by the BBC. Combinijg elements of teen drama and Cold War era conspiracy thriller, young prodigy Martin Smith is recruited by the mysterious Icarus Foundation, a shadowy organisation that exploits gifted children to develop advanced weapons, including a 'quark bomb'.
The serial was broadcast twice-weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 8-9 December, 15-16 December, and 22 December. It is well remembered for being intelligent and hard-hitting, respectful of its young audience, and tackling complex themes, primarily the militarisation of science.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Richard Cooper
- Starring: Barry Angel, Jack Galloway, Philip Locke, Peter Cellier, Debbie Farrington, John Malcolm, Geoffrey Collins, Gorden Kaye
Codename Icarus — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1981-12-08 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 5 |
| Genre | Action & Adventure, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | CBBC |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 6.5/10 (2 votes) |
Codename Icarus — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: Part 1 (1981-12-08) — Royal Navy missile tests are failing mysteriously. Martin Smith, a maths prodigy at a school unable to recognise his talents, is noticed by the Icarus Foundation via his secretive
- E2: Part 2 (1981-12-09) — Martin tries to settle in at Falcon Lee with its bizarre teaching methods, tutors, pupils and games. Meanwhile, British intelligence realise that child prodigies may be doing the r
- E3: Part 3 (1981-12-15) — Falcon Lee turns up the pressure on Martin and British intelligence is warned off investigating them. Martin and Sue begin to understand that the challenges set for them by John Do
- E4: Part 4 (1981-12-16) — British intelligence infiltrates Falcon Lee and Martin tries to leave but his mental conditioning stops him. Martin's family become concerned about his lack of communication and hi
- E5: Part 5 (1981-12-22) — British intelligence springs Martin and Sue from Falcon Lee. It becomes apparent that Falcon Lee has friends in high places with school across the globe. The head of Icarus makes o
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Codename Icarus have? 1 season(s) with 5 episodes.
Who created Codename Icarus? Richard Cooper.
Where can I watch Codename Icarus? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
