Writer: TERRY NATION
Series producer: TERENCE DUDLEY
'Incredible, isn't it? We are of the generation that landed a man on the moon and the best we can do is talk of making tools from stone.'
Set among the survivors of a deadly global virus. A scientist accidentally infects himself in a laboratory. Unaware of the danger he travels to various countries, infecting everyone in his path.
Also in this episode was Len Jones, the voice of Joe 90, as "First Youth".
Starring
Carolyn Seymour: "Abbey Grant"
Lucy Fleming: "Jenny Richards"
Talfryn Thomas: "Tom Price"
With
Peter Bowles: "David Grant"
Peter Copley: "Dr Bronson"
Callum Mill: "Dr Gordon"
Director: Pennant Roberts
Designer: Austin Ruddy
'From now on money isn't going to mean anything. The rich will be the ones who've got "things"... there'll be plenty of people who'll be glad to work for a good meal or a warm coat or something.'
Abby realises that the world has changed forever and the only way she will survive is to adapt to her new situation and make contact with more survivors.
Starring
Carolyn Seymour: "Abbey Grant"
Ian McCulloch: "Greg Preston"
Lucy Fleming: "Jenny Richards"
Talfryn Thomas: "Tom Price"
With
George Baker: "Arthur Wormley"
Brian Peck: "Dave Long"
Director: Gerald Blake
Designer: Ray London
'Abby... listen... you know it's odds against this being Peter... the only description you have is of a boy about ten in a school blazer... nothing more than that... what I'm saying is... well, if it's not him... be ready for it.'
Abby is fearful that if survivors break into separate groups, there will be disagreement as different ideas clash. They could have a war on their hands.
Also in this episode was Robert Fyfe, "Howard" from Last Of The Summer Wine, as "Phillipson".
Starring
Carolyn Seymour: "Abbey Grant"
Ian McCulloch: "Greg Preston"
Lucy Fleming: "Jenny Richards"
Talfryn Thomas: "Tom Price"
With
Brian Peck: "Dave Long"
Director: Terence Williams
Designer: Richard Morris