The Day of the Triffids
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
About The Day of the Triffids
The Day of the Triffids is a 1981 English-language drama and sci-fi & fantasy series created by Douglas Livingstone. The cast is led by Jonathan Duttine, Emma Relph, Maurice Colbourne. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes and has concluded.
The Day of the Triffids was produced by BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on September 10, 1981, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Ken Hannam
- Created by
- Douglas Livingstone
- Writers
- Douglas Livingstone
- First aired
- September 10, 1981
- Last aired
- October 15, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (6 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC
The Day of the Triffids cast & crew
The Day of the Triffids was created by Douglas Livingstone and written by Douglas Livingstone.
The cast features Jonathan Duttine as Bill Masen, Emma Relph as Jo Payton, and Maurice Colbourne as Jack Coker.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Gunning and it was produced by David Maloney.
Is The Day of the Triffids worth watching?
With 1 season and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama and sci-fi & fantasy, The Day of the Triffids is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Day of the Triffids
Jonathan Duttine
Bill Masen
Emma Relph
Jo Payton
Maurice Colbourne
Jack Coker
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▸What language is The Day of the Triffids in?
The Day of the Triffids is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Day of the Triffids are there?
The Day of the Triffids has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
▸What is The Day of the Triffids rated?
The Day of the Triffids is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 39 ratings.
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