Space: 1999
Space: 1999 is a British science-fiction television programme that ran for two series from 1975 to 1977. In the premiere episode, set in the year 1999, nuclear waste stored on the Moon's far side explodes, knocking the Moon out of orbit and sending it, as well as the 311 inhabitants of Moonbase Alpha, hurtling uncontrollably into space.
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| Created by | Gerry and Sylvia Anderson
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based on
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developed by
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screenplay by
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story by
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| Directed by | Ray Austin, Tom Clegg, Kevin Connor, Charles Crichton, Val Guest, Lee H. Katzin, Bob Kellett, Robert Lynn, Peter Medak, David Tomblin
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presented by
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judges
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voices of
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narrated by
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music by
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theme music composer
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opening theme
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ending theme
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom
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| Original language | English
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| No. of seasons | 2
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| No. of episodes | 48 (list of episodes)
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PRODUCTION
| Executive producer | Gerry Anderson
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| Producer | Sylvia Anderson (Year One)
Fred Freiberger (Year Two) |
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news editor
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animator
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| Editor | Bill Blunden, Mike Campbell, Derek Hyde Chambers, Alan Killick, David Lane, Ray Lovejoy, Alan Pattillo
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| Running time | 48–50 minutes
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| First shown in |
first shown in
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| Original release | 4 September 1975 –
5 November 1977 |
CHRONOLOGY
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preceded by
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followed by
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related shows
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