CinemaOSSeries · 1976–1977 · 2 Seasons

The XYY Man

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The XYY Man is a 1976–77 British crime thriller television series created by Kenneth Royce, based on his novel series about reformed cat burglar William 'Spider' Scott, recruited by British intelligence for secret missions due to his unique genetic makeup (an extra Y chromosome), which supposedly predisposes him to crime. The plot follows his reluctant work for the secret service and his constant pursuit by the dogged Detective Sergeant George Bulman, leading to spin-offs like Strangers and Bulman.

Created byKenneth Royce

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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
July 3, 1976
Last aired
August 29, 1977
Seasons
2
Episodes
13
Network
ITV1

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
Stephen Yardley

Stephen Yardley

William 'Spider' Scott

Don Henderson

Don Henderson

DS George Bulman

Vivienne McKee

Vivienne McKee

Maggie Parsons

Dennis Blanch

Dennis Blanch

DC Derek Willis

Creative team
Created by
Kenneth Royce
Produced by
Richard Everitt

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