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 2, Episode 4 - Harvest

York is sacked from Space Force after footage of him beating up an innocent alien ends up on the news.

Further details

York is sacked from Space Force after footage of him beating up an innocent alien ends up on the news. Teal is delighted to be left in charge of the ship in the officer's absence - but she faces a tough challenge when the team discover the Red Shiny Robots of Vortis are about to attack.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 2nd August 2007
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
Waen Shepherd Captain Helix
Guest cast
Dan Tetsell Robot 1
Ben Crowe Robot 2
John Roy Humanoid Alien
Ewan Bailey Voices (Voice)
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
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
Robert Fabbri 1st Assistant Director

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