Very British Futures

Star Cops


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Mankind is busy colonising the solar system. Space stations in orbit, a busy moonbase, and pioneers on Mars. A new frontier however brings new opportunities for crime: industrial, political and personal. That's where the International Space Police Force (ISPF) come in, known sardonically as the Star Cops. Now career cop Nathan Spring has been reluctantly sent into space to shake up the volunteers and turn them into a real police service.

Created by Chris Boucher, writer for Blake's 7 and Shoestring amongst other shows, Star Cops was broadcast to little acclaim in 1987, but has built up a cult following over the years and is widely regarded as one of great lost opportunities of British SF television. Taking an appreciative look back with host Gareth Preston are Peter Grehen, Kevin Hiley and Dr Rebecca Wray.

Music by Chatri Art chatriart.bandcamp.com

Produced by Gareth Preston

Follow us on Twitter @FuturesVery or visit garethpreston.blog for more information

For more information on Peter Grehen's novels and other writings visit petergrehanwriter.weebly.com

For more information on Kevin Hiley and Westlake Films visit westlakefilms.blogspot.com

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