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The Day of the Triffids
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The Day of the Triffids

2009-12-28 · 90 min / episode · ★ 5.9

Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Drama

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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Creators
John Wyndham
Production companies
BBC Cymru Wales, BBC
Countries
United Kingdom, Australia
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Dougray ScottDougray ScottBill Masen
Joely RichardsonJoely RichardsonJo Playton
Suzy Eddie IzzardSuzy Eddie IzzardTorrence
Brian CoxBrian CoxDennis Masen
Vanessa RedgraveVanessa RedgraveDurrant
Jason PriestleyJason PriestleyCoker
Shane TaylorShane TaylorOsman
Troy GlasgowTroy GlasgowTroy
John WhiteBarricade Man
Nora-Jane NooneNora-Jane NooneLucy
Adam SinclairAdam SinclairAshdown
Steven ElderSteven ElderDoctor Koch
Tim FrancesColonel
Lizzie HopleyLizzie HopleyHilda
Willie JonahWillie JonahOld Man
William IlkleyJeff
Kathryn SumnerKathryn SumnerBill's Mother
Paul ChahidiPaul ChahidiVronsky
Eva SayerEva SayerGirl in Street
Claire-Louise CordwellClaire-Louise CordwellGirl's Mother

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