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The Day of the Triffids

The Day of the Triffids

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The Day of the Triffids

2009- 2009

1 Seasons

2 Episodes

5.9(150 votes)

Ended

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.

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BBC Cymru Wales

BBC

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Dougray Scott

Dougray Scott

Bill Masen

Joely Richardson

Joely Richardson

Jo Playton

Suzy Eddie Izzard

Suzy Eddie Izzard

Torrence

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Dennis Masen

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Durrant

Jason Priestley

Jason Priestley

Coker

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Osman

Troy Glasgow

Troy Glasgow

Troy

John White

Barricade Man

Nora-Jane Noone

Nora-Jane Noone

Lucy

Creative team

Created by: John Wyndham
Showrunner: Justin Bodle
Jay Firestone
Written by: Patrick Harbinson
Produced by: Stephen Smallwood

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