Object Z

*Object Z*
Object Z
Genre	Science fiction
Written by	Chris McMaster
Directed by	Daphne Shadwell
Starring	Ralph Nossek; Trevor Bannister; Celia Bannerman
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
No. of series	1
No. of episodes	6
Production
Production company	Rediffusion London
Original release
Network	ITV
Release	19 October –; 23 November 1965

Object Z is a six-part British television science fiction series made by Rediffusion, first transmitted by ITV in 1965.

Plot

A mysterious object is found to be approaching Earth by Prof Ramsay. Its impact could destroy life on Earth, which causes panic. TV producer Barry and his assistant Winters become involved in events.

Cast

Ralph Nossek as Professor Ramsay
Trevor Bannister as Peter Barry
Celia Bannerman as Diana Winters
William Abney as Ian Murray
Julian Somers as Sir John Chandos
Terence Donovan as Captain Wade
Arthur White as Keeler
Jeffry Wickham as Dr. Baranov

Production

The series was produced and directed by Daphne Shadwell.

Sequel

A 6-episode sequel, Object Z Returns, was broadcast in 1966, between 22 February and 29 march, but the episodes were subsequently wiped from the archives.

Home media

The entire series one was released on Region 2 DVD and Blu-ray in 2025.

References

↑ "The Encyclopedia of TV Science Fiction" by Roger Fulton, 1995
↑ Sherman, F. A. (2022). The Aliens Are Here: Extraterrestrial Visitors in American Cinema and Television. United States: McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers.
1 2 Lentz, H. M. (1994). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits: Through 1993. United States: McFarland.
↑ McGown, A. D., Docherty, M. J. (2003). The Hill and Beyond: Children's Television Drama - An Encyclopedia. United Kingdom: British Film Institute.

External links

Object Z at IMDb

[1] "The Encyclopedia of TV Science Fiction" by Roger Fulton, 1995

[2] Sherman, F. A. (2022). The Aliens Are Here: Extraterrestrial Visitors in American Cinema and Television. United States: McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers.

[lentz-3] 1 2 Lentz, H. M. (1994). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits: Through 1993. United States: McFarland.

[4] McGown, A. D., Docherty, M. J. (2003). The Hill and Beyond: Children's Television Drama - An Encyclopedia. United Kingdom: British Film Institute.