6.8 /10 1 Votes
Country of origin United Kingdom Running time 30 minutes First episode date 1 May 1981 Network BBC | 6.8/10 IMDb No. of episodes 4 Original network BBC Final episode date 22 May 1981 Number of episodes 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Created by Robert HolmesDavid Wiltshire (novel) Starring James WarwickCelia ImrieMaurice Roëves Cast Similar Return of the Saint, Sutherland's Law, The Riff Raff Element, After You've Gone, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sarah jane adventures the nightmare man part one bbc one tv trailer
The Nightmare Man is a science fiction and horror television serial, produced by the BBC in 1981.
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- Sarah jane adventures the nightmare man part one bbc one tv trailer
- 1 may 1981 bbc1 the nightmare man
- Michael Gaffikin
- Fiona Patterson
- Dr Symonds
- Inspector Inskip
- Colonel Howard
- Production
- Release
- References
An adaptation of the novel Child of Vodyanoi by David Wiltshire, The Nightmare Man is set on a small Scottish island with the population gripped by fear following a series of savage murders and the discovery of a strange craft on the local beach.
The four-part serial was adapted for television by Robert Holmes, produced by Ron Craddock and directed by Douglas Camfield. Both Holmes and Camfield had worked extensively on Doctor Who.
1 may 1981 bbc1 the nightmare man
Michael Gaffikin
Described as a sassenach, being English, dentist Michael Gaffikin (James Warwick) is a keen golfer and in love with the island's pharmacist.
Fiona Patterson
Played by a young Celia Imrie, Patterson is a pharmacist and also an illustrator and cartographer.
Dr Symonds
A Canadian bird-watcher, Dr. Symonds (Tony Sibbald) is on the island watching birds. Canadian actor Sibbald is perhaps best known for playing American parts on television such as Mr Huckle in Doctor Who (Terror of the Zygons - also directed by Douglas Camfield), and Chuck Marshall in Quatermass.
Inspector Inskip
A muppet of a policeman from Glasgow, recently settled on the island, Inskip is played by Maurice Roëves.
Colonel Howard
A somewhat mysterious character, Colonel Howard (Jonathan Newth) arrives at the start of the story and quickly makes the acquaintance of the other main characters.
Production
The serial was shot in the Cornish village of Port Isaac. It was made entirely using outside broadcasting video facilities.
Release
The serial has been released on DVD (Region 2, UK) by BBC Worldwide as part of their Cult TV range. The DVD included a booklet detailing the serial's background and production.