The Protectors 51 years old
The Protectors is a British television series, an action thriller created by Gerry Anderson. It was Anderson's second TV series using live actors as opposed to electronic marionettes, and also his second to be firmly set in contemporary times. It was also the only Gerry Anderson produced television series that was not of the fantasy or science fiction genres. It was produced by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment production company. Despite not featuring marionettes or any real science fiction elements, The Protectors became one of Anderson's most popular productions, easily winning a renewal for a second season. A third season was in the planning stages when the show's major sponsor pulled out, forcing its cancellation. The Protectors first aired in 1972 and 1973, and ran to 52 episodes over two series, each 25 minutes long - making it one of the last series of this type to be produced in a half-hour format. It starred Robert Vaughn as Harry Rule, Nyree Dawn Porter as the Contessa Caroline di Contini, and Tony Anholt as Paul Buchet. Episodes often featured prominent guest actors.
Credits
Robert Vaughn
Harry Rule
Nyree Dawn Porter
Contessa Caroline de Conti
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| David Suchet He was 26 , now 77 years old | |
| Robert Vaughn He was 39 , 83 years old when he died | as Harry Rule |
| Iain Cuthbertson He was 42 , 79 years old when he died | |
| Patrick Mower He was 34 , now 85 years old | |
| Stuart Wilson He was 25 , now 77 years old | |
| Nyree Dawn Porter She was 36 , 65 years old when she died | as Contessa Caroline de Conti |
| Joss Ackland He was 44 , now 96 years old | |
| Joanna Lumley She was 26 , now 77 years old | as Liz |
| Kate O'Mara She was 33 , 74 years old when she died | |
| Eartha Kitt She was 45 , 81 years old when she died | |
| Donald Hewlett He was 52 , 90 years old when he died | |
| Georgina Hale She was 29 , now 80 years old | |
| Kieron Moore He was 47 , 82 years old when he died | |
| Olaf Pooley He was 58 , 101 years old when he died | |
| Stephen Greif He was 28 , now 79 years old | |
| Richard Hurndall He was 61 , 73 years old when he died | |
| Milton Johns He was 34 , now 85 years old | |
| Tony Anholt He was 31 , 61 years old when he died | as Paul Buchet |
| Angus Lennie He was 42 , 84 years old when he died | |
| Margaret John She was 45 , 84 years old when she died | |
| Peter Jeffrey He was 43 , 70 years old when he died | |
| Phil Brown He was 13 , 46 years old when he died | |
| Tom Bell He was 39 , 73 years old when he died | |
| Christopher Neame He was 25 , 63 years old when he died | |
| Gretchen Franklin She was 61 , 94 years old when she died | |
| Bernard Kay He was 44 , 86 years old when he died | |
| Clinton Greyn He was 39 , 85 years old when he died | |
| George Pravda He was 54 , 66 years old when he died | |
| Dinsdale Landen He was 40 , 71 years old when he died | |
| Maurice O'Connell He was 169 , 50 years old when he died | |
| Cyril Luckham He was 65 , 81 years old when he died |
Crew
| Name | Job title |
|---|---|
| John Goldsmith Writing He was 21 , now 73 years old | Writer |
| John Hough Directing He was 30 , now 82 years old | Director |
| Don Chaffey Directing He was 55 , 73 years old when he died | Director |
| Brian Clemens Writing He was 41 , 83 years old when he died | Writer |
| Harry Booth Directing He was 27 , now 24 years old | Director |
| Charles Crichton Directing He was 62 , 89 years old when he died | Director |
| Shane Rimmer Writing He was 43 , 89 years old when he died | Writer |
| Sylvia Anderson Writing She was 45 , 88 years old when she died | Writer |
| Roy Ward Baker Directing He was 55 , 93 years old when he died | Director |
| Cyril Frankel Directing He was 50 , 95 years old when he died | Director |
| Michael Lindsay-Hogg Directing He was 32 , now 83 years old | Director |
The Protectors (51 years)
Ended
- First Air Date: 1972-09-29
- Runtime: [25,30] minutes
- Number of Episodes: 52
