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Lambda 1

Lambda 1

1966 50mTV MovieScience Fiction

The future. The TAU-mode shuttle carries passengers to Australia through the earth's crust. When a routine TAU-shuttle becomes entombed in solid rock miles under the earth, the only means of rescue is the experimental LAMBDA-mode shuttle; which its creator is unsure about.

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The future. The TAU-mode shuttle carries passengers to Australia through the earth's crust. When a routine TAU-shuttle becomes entombed in solid rock miles under the earth, the only means of rescue is the experimental LAMBDA-mode shuttle; which its creator is unsure about.

Behind it

George Spenton-FosterGeorge Spenton-FosterDirectorColin KappStoryNorman KayNorman KayComposer

Cast

Ronald LewisRonald LewisEric Benedict
Sebastian BreaksSebastian BreaksPaul Porter
Charles TingwellCharles TingwellCpt. Dantor
Kate StoryJulie
Mary WebsterBridie
Jessica DunningMary Bone
Michael LeesMichael LeesFerris

Director

George Spenton-Foster

Writer

Colin Kapp

Release date

20 Oct 1966

Runtime

50m

Studio

BBC TV

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

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