Serial – Fusion Patrol

Finally, we take a look at one of the seminal pieces of science fiction television: The Quatermass Experiment – Nigel Kneale’s 1953 pioneering original television serial. Logistical problems galore as Simon and Eugene discuss this “lost” classic. Episode Synopsis Part One – Contact Has Been Established The British Experimental Rocket Group and its leader, Professor Bernar

Simon and Eugene look at the fourth and final Quatermass adventure. One could almost call it, “The Quatermass Conclusion.” Almost. Synopsis: Chapter 1 – Ringstone Round Aged Bernard Quatermass has been invited to London to appear on a BTV program about the hands of friendship space hookup between the USA and the USSR. He’s not ... Read more

John Wyndham’s novel seminal post-vegetable-apocalyptic novel, The Day of the Triffids has been adapted several times, but possibly most faithfully by the BBC in 1981. Simon and Eugene look at the 6-part Day of the Triffids. Story Synopsis: Triffids are plants bioengineered by the Soviet Union to be an efficient fuel additive. They are unique ... Read more

It’s time once again for another re-telling of the classic, timeless tale by H.G. Wells, War of the Worlds. This time the BBC have hired Peter Harness, acclaimed writer of Doctor Who’s Kill the Moon to put his unique spin on this beloved tale. Simon and Eugene discuss. Episode Synopsis: It’s War of the Worlds, ... Read more

After the wild success of Nigel Kneale’s Quatermass Experiment, the BBC brought Kneale’s Quatermass back again in 1955 for Quatermass II. Simon and Eugene discuss. Fusion Patrol is a listener supported podcast. Find out how you can help support us at patreon.com/FusionPatrol. Episode Synopsis: A radar post observes the arrival of yet another meteor. Under ... Read more

A creepy village in the south of England, a stone circle and a black hole make for some creepy happenings. Simon and Eugene discuss the Children of the Stones. Synopsis: Professor Adam Brake and his son Matthew arrive in the small village of Milbury to conduct a 3 month research project . Milbury is built ... Read more

For our 400th episode, we look at the absolute classic BBC serial, Quatermass and the Pit. Simon and Eugene discuss. Story Synopsis: Respected scientist Bernard Quatermass of the British Experimental Rocket Group is drawn into a strange mystery when fossils of human ancestors are discovered at an excavation at Hobs Lane. Dated to 5 million years ... Read more