Astronauts. Image shows from L to R: Dr Gentian Foster (Carmen Du Sautoy), Commander Malcolm Mattocks (Christopher Godwin), Colonel Beadle (Bruce Boa), Technical Officer David Ackroyd (Barrie Rutter). Copyright: Central Independent Television
Astronauts
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1981 - 1983
- 13 episodes (2 series)
The first three British astronauts blast off to join up with an orbiting sky lab and have their wits and patience tested by ground controller, Beadle. Stars Christopher Godwin, Carmen Du Sautoy, Barrie Rutter and Bruce Boa.
Key cast & crew credits
| Christopher Godwin | Commander Malcolm Mattocks |
| Carmen Du Sautoy | Dr Gentian Foster |
| Barrie Rutter | Technical Officer David Ackroyd |
| Bruce Boa | Colonel Beadle |
| Graeme Garden | Writer |
| Bill Oddie | Writer |
| Douglas Argent | Director |
| Douglas Argent | Producer |
| Tony Charles | Producer |
| Allan McKeown | Executive Producer |
| John Baldwin | Editor |
| John Hickson | Production Designer |
| Rebecca Howard | Casting Director |
| Hugh Stevenson | Lighting Designer |
| Dave MacRae | Composer (Series 2) |
| David Beeson (as Dave Beeson) | Graphics (Series 2) |