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 & crew

Richard Cooper

Creator

B

Barry Angel

Martin Smith

J

Jack Galloway

Andy Rutherford

Philip Locke

John Doll

Peter Cellier

Sir Hugh Francis

Debbie Farrington

Sue Kleiner

John Malcolm

Edward Froelich

G

Geoffrey Collins

Peter Farley

Gorden Kaye

Frank Broadhurst

S

Steven Mann

Barry Smith

S

Sonia Fraser

Mrs Smith

P

Paul Gale

Ted

C

Chris Jenkinson

Harold

Stephen Churchett

Controller

Ray Mort

Mr Smith

Ivor Roberts

Sir Roderick

O

Owen Holder

Admiral

Alexei Jawdokimov

Pilot

Edmund Pegge

Naval Officer

D

David Beale

Headmaster

David Gooderson

Maths Teacher

Seasons

5 episodes

Miniseries1981 · 5 episodes