Hyperdrive. Image shows from L to R: Diplomatic Officer Teal (Miranda Hart), Commander Henderson (Nick Frost), First Officer York (Kevin Eldon). Copyright: BBC
Hyperdrive

Hyperdrive

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 2006 - 2007
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Science fiction sitcom following the crew of a spaceship as they go about promoting Britain in the 22nd century. Stars Nick Frost, Kevin Eldon, Miranda Hart, Stephen Evans, Dan Antopolski and more.

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Series 1, Episode 5 - Clare

While hunting for drug smugglers, the ship crosses paths with a famous round-the-galaxy solo spacewoman.

Further details

While hunting for drug smugglers, the ship crosses paths with Clare Winchester, the famous round-the-galaxy solo spacewoman. Concerned that she might have gone a bit mad, and excited by the thought of meeting a real celebrity, Henderson drops in for an ill-advised visit. Things aren't made easier when the ship's cyborg pilot Sandstrom picks up a computer virus.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 8th February 2006
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Nick Frost Commander Henderson
Kevin Eldon First Officer York
Miranda Hart Diplomatic Officer Teal
Stephen Evans Navigator Vine
Dan Antopolski Technical Officer Jeffers
Petra Massey Pilot Sandstrom
Remi Nicole (as Remi Wilson) Piretti
Maggie Service Ship Computer (Voice)
Morwenna Banks Announcer (Voice)
Guest cast
Sally Phillips Clare Winchester
William Brand Danish Commander
Writing team
Kevin Cecil Writer
Andy Riley Writer
Production team
John Henderson Director
Alex Walsh-Taylor Producer
Jon Plowman Executive Producer
Andy Riley Associate Producer
Kevin Cecil Associate Producer
Jamie Hall Line Producer
David Yardley Editor
Simon Rogers Production Designer
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
Morgan Elliott Costume Designer
John Ignatius Director of Photography
Davy Jones Make-up Designer
Mark Thomas Composer
Jonathan Leather 1st Assistant Director

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