Codename Icarus

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

Barry Angel

Martin Smith

Jack Galloway

Andy Rutherford

Philip Locke

John Doll

Peter Cellier

Sir Hugh Francis

Debbie Farrington

Sue Kleiner

John Malcolm

Edward Froelich

Geoffrey Collins

Peter Farley

Gorden Kaye

Frank Broadhurst

Steven Mann

Barry Smith