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The XYY Man
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The XYY Man

1976-07-03 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Crime · Drama

The XYY Man is a 1976–77 British crime thriller television series created by Kenneth Royce, based on his novel series about reformed cat burglar William 'Spider' Scott, recruited by British intelligence for secret missions due to his unique genetic makeup (an extra Y chromosome), which supposedly predisposes him to crime. The plot follows his reluctant work for the secret service and his constant pursuit by the dogged Detective Sergeant George Bulman, leading to spin-offs like Strangers and Bulman.

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Creators
Kenneth Royce
Production companies
Granada Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Stephen YardleyStephen YardleyWilliam 'Spider' Scott
Don HendersonDon HendersonDS George Bulman
Vivienne McKeeVivienne McKeeMaggie Parsons
Dennis BlanchDennis BlanchDC Derek Willis

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